Why was Jason Spezza traded?
CRACKS OF DON: How the Spezza trade seven years ago could have solved Ottawa’s goaltending woes today. “Any suggestion that Jason Spezza asked to be traded from Ottawa in 2014 because he could no longer handle the pressure of playing in the nation’s capital is laughable.”
When was Jason Spezza traded to Dallas?
July 1, 2014
On July 1, 2014, Spezza was traded to the Dallas Stars (along with Ludwig Karlsson) in exchange for Alex Chiasson, Alex Guptill, Nick Paul and a second-round pick in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.
Who was Jason Spezza traded for?
In 2001, Spezza was drafted second overall by the Ottawa Senators and, luckily for the Spitfires, he was sent back to the OHL for 2001-02. However, the team traded him to the Belleville Bulls at the deadline for 18-year-old local playmaker Kyle Wellwood, who had an extra year in the league.
When did Jason Spezza leave the Sens?
JASON SPEZZA: Why I chose Toronto over Ottawa Back to video Originally taken second overall by the Senators in the 2001 NHL entry draft and he served as the club’s number one centre for a decade before being traded to the Dallas Stars in 2014.
Did Spezza get traded?
Jason Spezza has been traded from the Ottawa Senators to the Dallas Stars. The Senators traded their captain to the Stars on Tuesday for forward Alex Chiasson, forward prospects Alex Guptill and Nicholas Paul and a second-round pick in next year’s draft. Dallas also receives forward prospect Ludwig Karlsson.
When was Jason Spezza drafted?
July 1, 2019Toronto Maple Leafs
July 1, 2014Dallas Stars2002Ottawa Senators
Jason Spezza/Dates joined
How much has Jason Spezza made in his career?
Jason Spezza’s net worth / earnings / salary history. He made US$89,627,927 (US$107,031,133 in today’s dollars), ranking #33 in NHL / hockey career earnings.
Who was #1 overall pick 2001 NHL draft?
Ilya Kovalchuk
Round one
Pick | Player | NHL team |
---|---|---|
1 | Ilya Kovalchuk (LW) | Atlanta Thrashers |
2 | Jason Spezza (C) | Ottawa Senators (from NY Islanders) |
3 | Alexander Svitov (C) | Tampa Bay Lightning |
4 | Stephen Weiss (C) | Florida Panthers |
Who was the first Russian born player to be drafted number 1 by an NHL team?
SUNRISE, Fla. — The Atlanta Thrashers made Ilya Kovalchuk the first Russian ever chosen No. 1 in the NHL entry draft Saturday, moments before the Ottawa Senators traded Alexei Yashin to the New York Islanders for the second pick.