{"id":796743,"date":"2026-07-12T08:40:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T08:40:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/796743\/"},"modified":"2026-07-12T08:40:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T08:40:16","slug":"you-said-it-alfie-gets-an-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/796743\/","title":{"rendered":"YOU SAID IT: Alfie gets an upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Article contentALFIE GETS AN UPGRADE<\/p>\n<p>Daniel Alfredsson knows which side his bread is buttered on. Toronto. The money, the loyal fans, a great city and a chance to work with the most valued and popular team in the NHL. It will only enhance his coaching resum\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s also now in the most difficult and stressful market. Let\u2019s see how he handles real pressure.<\/p>\n<p>Good luck, Alfie.<\/p>\n<p>CARLA ARMSTRONG<br \/>OTTAWA<\/p>\n<p>ALFIE DEFECTS AGAIN<\/p>\n<p>Daniel Alfredsson has defected again. Well, Ottawa Senators fans, what did you expect?<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a guy who was named the team captain, could not get it done, and eventually fled for the promised land of Detroit in order to win a Stanley Cup. He did not get it done there, either.<\/p>\n<p>And now, after spending a few seasons in Ottawa as an assistant coach, poof, he jumps again, this time to Toronto.<\/p>\n<p>Well, Leaf Nation, please hang on to him.<\/p>\n<p>DONALD MUNRO<\/p>\n<p>STANLEY RIGHT MAN FOR THE JOB<\/p>\n<p>As one of the only defencemen capable of manhandling Brady Tkachuk, the Ottawa Senators would be wise to sign up unrestricted free agent Logan Stanley (who stands six feet seven inches tall).<\/p>\n<p>VANCE WIRTH<\/p>\n<p>FORE!<\/p>\n<p>Gavin McKenna, the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft and a superbly talented young man, must be extremely proud of his achievements. Now he will be playing for our storied Toronto Maple Leafs, future all but assured.<\/p>\n<p>The cherry on the parfait? He gets to be on the golf course before most of the other NHL players after the regular season ends. Yeah, I know, a cheap shot, but true.<\/p>\n<p>BILL VERNON<\/p>\n<p>HAVE YOUR SAY<\/p>\n<p data-async=\"\">Your letters are welcome, at:\u00a0<a data-evt-val=\"{\" control_fields=\"\" link=\"\" data-evt=\"click\" data-evt-typ=\"click\" href=\"mailto:OttSun.Oped@sunmedia.ca\">OttSun.Oped@sunmedia.ca<\/a>.\u00a0Include your first and last name\u00a0AND city\/town. Keep your letters short \u2014 and please\u00a0try to be civil, even when criticizing or disagreeing. We edit for accuracy, length, clarity and legal concerns.<\/p>\n<p>Read More<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ottawasun.com\/opinion\/letters\/you-said-it-24-sussex-just-get-it-done\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"24 Sussex Drive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/24-Sussex-Drive-1.jpg\"  class=\"lazyload\" height=\"96\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"96\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>YOU SAID IT: 24 Sussex? Just get it done<\/p>\n<p> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/ottawasun.com\/opinion\/letters\/you-said-it-american-star-power\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brady Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers speaks at his introductory press conference at FTL War Memorial on June 23, 2026, in Fort Lauderdale.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2282422953_303883803.jpg\"  class=\"lazyload\" height=\"96\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"96\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>YOU SAID IT: American star power<\/p>\n<p> <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Share this article in your social network<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Article contentALFIE GETS AN UPGRADE Daniel Alfredsson knows which side his bread is buttered on. Toronto. 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