Former longtime Ottawa Senator Daniel Alfredsson is joining the coaching staff of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Alfredsson, who had been serving as an assistant coach with Ottawa for the past few years, will now become an associate coach for his former team’s arch rival.
Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer released a statement on social media after the announcement. “One of the first moves we made after taking over the franchise was bringing Daniel Alfredsson back into the fold as an assistant coach in December of 2023. I quickly learned that Alfie embodied all the characteristics of what it meant to be an Ottawa Senator. While I wish he wasn’t joining an arch rival, Alfie is forever an Ottawa Senator and the door will always be open for his return. He has done so much for our organization and community and he has my full respect.”
The Leafs also announced the hiring of John Gruden and Brad Werenka as assistant coaches, while Mike Van Ryn and Derek Lalonde will not be returning.
(Written by: Cindy Clyne, Photo: MBC)
