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Alfredsson named new senior advisor of hockey operations for Ottawa Senators

Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk looks on as Daniel Alfredsson responds to a question during a news conference after signing a one day contract Thursday December 4, 2014 in Ottawa.
Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk looks on as Daniel Alfredsson responds to a question during a news conference after signing a one day contract Thursday December 4, 2014 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators have named Daniel Alfredsson as senior advisor of hockey operations.

Alfredsson rejoins the Senators in management after spending 17 seasons with the club as a player.

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The 42-year-old will serve as an advisor to general manager Bryan Murray and will support hockey operations at the NHL level from scouting to player development.

Alfredsson’s move into the front office has long been rumoured, especially after he and the Senators smoothed over their situation last year when he announced his retirement.

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