The Career of Jason Spezza
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- He has announced his retirement today, so let's discuss his career.
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No one seems to remember this, but for the Stars, he formed a great line with Benn-Seguin for a little bit in 2014-15
Good point! I began following NHL at large that season and I remember Spezza with that Stars line. 🏒🥅🎯🌟✅
Ill never forget his incredible line of Spezza, Alfredsson and Heatley !! Perfect balance with complete players...too bad Ottawa didn't have an equivalent second line and top offensive defenseman to help them...At least the cup run was pretty fun !
As a bruins fan watching that line made me fall in love with hockey as a kid.
Well they had Wade Redden who was elite for a cup of coffee and Mike Fisher was an excellent 2nd line centre but yeah he didn't have much help
That line also tortured Sabres fans on many occasions...
the CASH line! they were fantastic
Redden and Phaneuf on defence
Spezz is a beauty of a human being, we're lucky to have him in Toronto, Jason is all heart
Spezzas character is what always stood out to me. Just always seemed like a standout guy and he really loved hockey. Such a smart hockey player. He will be missed in the league
Fun fact: With 995 career points, Spezza retires as the player closest to 1,000 points without reaching 1,000 points. Second place is Paul Kariya with 989 points.
And Glenn Anderson closest to 500 goals with 498.
Spezza has always been my favourite player since childhood, thank you Spezza from all you ever did for Ottawa and we wish you best of luck in your retirement
Good for him sticking with the Leafs Front Office with Dubas. I'll still remember him when he was in Ottawa.
he could easily be on the bench too if he and the team wanted
Friend of mine's wife used to work at The Works restaurant in Ottawa years ago and Spezza used to go and order massive amounts of broccoli. To the point where they had to ask him to call in advance type thing haha. See kids, gotta eat your greens!
Jason Spezza had one heck of an NHL career; he was part of two scoring lines with the senators and stars then was a veteran leader for the maple leafs. I enjoyed watching him play.
Guy was an absolute gem as a mentor for the Leafs in his final years. Glad Toronto immediately snapped him up into the organization. He should probably be able to even make the odd inspirational speech in the dressing room still.
I'd love to see that!
Should have mentioned that his draft pick was from the Yashin trade... the trade that really set the future for the Sens.
Congrats to Spezza. An integral of one of the best lines in the cap era with Heatley and Alfredsson
A lot of people forget that he was the captain of Ottawa between Alfie and Karlsson. Only for 1 season, but still. Spezza will always be one of my favourite ex-Senators. Up there with Alfie.
As time goes on he'll definitely be remembered as a Senator and as one of the best. It feels like a long time ago when he was traded, but he's one of the few players Sens fans still talk about and will in the future when talking 00s and 10s Sens teams.
5 points short of a thousand. Bloody lockouts!
Man was the Sabres vs Sens era fun and frustrating. Spezza, Alfredsson, Heatly, Emery all made high school me bite my nails in the 05/06 and 06/07 playoffs. It was a short lived, but very heated rivalry. Props to Spezza on the career. I hope in 10 years I am in half that good of shape.
One of the last players from my childhood. Gonna miss him in the league
Spezza was one of my favorite players. I was sad to see him go, and angry with some sens fans who scapegoated him a lot. He was legendary for us
As a Nashville fan, I remember when he rejected that trade. We booed him so hard in his first game with Dallas at Nashville. After that we didn’t care anymore because of what we avoided.
I wouldn't be surprised if Spezza wasn't already acting like an assistant gm during his tenure in Toronto as a player anyway, but it's nice to know he will have input when it comes to drafts, player development and trades. He's perfect for this job.
Good point, if they leaned on him to speak in the dressing room you can bet Dubas or Shanny were poking his brain now and then as well.
Sad to see him retire, happy that his journey continues with Leafs. Congrats to a great person with a great career!
I've been following Spezza since I red there was a 15 year old playing for Brampton that was very promising. He's my all time favorite player and his run with Alfredsson and Heater in 07 is one of the best NHL memories I have.
I have a lot of personal memories in parallel to following his career, so I have a good idea where my life was when he got like drafted, first play-offs, hattricks, got married, traded etc, while in my turn I got say my driving license, retired hockey, broke up with girlfriends, battling depression, jobs etc.
I hope he gets into THG Hof one day as I don't think he's got enough accolades to get into the real one.
Honestly considering Jumbo Joe might be done too it'll be kinda crazy to see three of the more iconic players of the 2000s (Spezz, Jumbo and Marleau) all retire without a Cup.
They'll still be able to get a ring if they join management (like spezza)
As a long time Senators fan I remember all of Jason's career in Ottawa and it was a ride and a half LOL. I used to love getting free pizza for a couple of years there and having a shot at the Stanley Cup was an excellent time in Ottawa. All the best to Mr. Spezza
You can also blame Babcock for why he doesn't have 1000 points too lol
One of my favourite players in his last years for the leafs, terrific motivator, showed up when no one else would. Best of luck in retirement Spez
Babcock was such a piece of work. Wild it took so long for him to fall out of favor. Watch Chelios cry when he didn't get put out for a single shift against Chicago during the winter classic under Babcock's ego trippin
His 05-06 and 06-07 seasons stand out as his best but I think 11-12 was his best season. He didn't have Heatley, didn't play with Alfredsson much 5v5 .... he made Michalek a 35 goal scorer and turned Colin Greening into an above average forward. He had the emergence of Karlsson to help him, but as someone who watched that entire season he was stellar throughout.
Was my favourite player growing up as a sens fan. Enjoy your retirement spezz.
Spezza used to live in the same neighbourhood as me before the trade to Dallas. That was always a fun fact to throw out when playing "two truths and a lie"
My heart is aching. Spezza was all heart, my favourite. I don't know how the Leafs are going to win anything without his leadership in the locker room and on the bench. Fantastic on faceoffs, still soft hands. he deserved a letter with toronto, deserved to play games 1 and 2 this playoffs, deserved to finish his career with another season and 1000 points and deserves his number in the rafters of the Senators' arena.
You did it Right wearing a Sens Jersey.....Spezza will always be remembered for being a part of one of the greatest Top Lines with Alfie and Heatley.
You did a great job explaining why Spezza’s number won’t be retired by the Sens without even acknowledging it 😂.
The Spezza, Alfie, Heat Daddy line was one of the best lines ever in hockey. He will always be remember in Ottawa.
Spezza was a great player on the ice and a classy guy off the ice... as an Ottawa Sens fan, always followed his career, cheered for him even if he wasn't playing for us... wishing him nothing but the best on his second career (maybe a assistant coaching job in the near future?). I think his number should be retired in Ottawa.
Spezza...."SOLID"!!!!!!!HOCKEY PLAYER!!!!!!!..You will be missed, Thank You for your Hard Work on the Ice!!!!!
Devils fan in 2003 playoffs Spezza, alfredsson, redden, Chara, havelet, heatley, hossa, etc were a scary bunch. Him and Mike Rupp were both rookie-esque that year. I thought we got lucky beating them in the 7th game. Spezza was a solid dude. Good career overall.
Growing up - even as a Leafs fan and him being a Sen, Spezza was one of, if not my favourite player. Up there with Ovi.
I remember going to McDonald's and getting his and Ovi's Star Sticks when I was like 7 years old, I even used a Jason Spezza branded Sher-Wood stick when playing.
Seeing him in a Leafs jersey was something I always wanted but never thought would actually happen and it felt surreal when it finally did. I wanted nothing more than to see him hoist the cup with a Leaf on his chest (or at all tbh, guy deserved it) and I'm bummed that won't happen now.
Hopefully he'll still get his name on it as a member of the management, just having him be a presence is great for this team.
I was actually hoping he would resign with Toronto because every time he was on the ice he gave everything he had and he had great hockey sense.
I wanted one more year from Spezza. I'm crossing my fingers he comes out of retirement and this is some grand plan. A perfect jersey to wear for many years to come!
I remember Jason Spezza when he played here with The Windsor Spitfires. A very good player and seemingly a very good human being. Good luck in retirement. He seems to be following Steve Yzerman in that regard.
So glad he went to Dallas and not Nashville. Forced Nashville to pivot into getting Forsberg and Johansen and set up the 2017 cup run.
spezza laugh is the best
Sens Jersey was the right choice. Love Spezza, unfortunate he's called it quits, glad he's still with the organization. You da man Jason👍.
So stoked Spezza was kept with the organization
He wanted to have a long run with the Leafs so bad and he was so close to 1000 points. Hopefully the team succeeds with him in the front office.
Respectable career!
I'm glad I got to see him tear it up with the Bingo Sens when I was a kid!
For someone who was expected to perform at some impossible level, he managed to be more consistent than most draft picks. Injuries did not help, obviously, and there comes a point in time where the team you were traded to just isn't doing much to spark your love for the game, and that contract seemed to have weighed heavy on him. A solid career, great guy, very knowledgeable, and is an excellent leader. I'm glad to see that he's still part of the organization.
My first and only piece of game used equipment is a stick from Spezza's time in Dallas. This man holds a special place in my heart ❤️
Great player. Had fun watching him. Happy retirement Spezza!
Happy retirement, Spezza. Good dude.
Spezza's retirement hit me especially hard because I'm the same age as him. I remember him being called up and it blew my mind that I was now old enough to play in the NHL. And now I'm too old to be a useful NHL player :(
Congrats to Spezza on a fantastic career, I always enjoyed watching him play. Glad he isnt leaving the game all together. Maybe after spending time in the Toronto front office he will take over Kyle Dufuses job and the Leafs might win a round!
Ottawa legend. Hopefully soon we can see his number in the rafters next to Yashin's
That 04 lockout AHL year was insane, just tore up the league.
Great player. I never liked Spezz, he played for the enemy for a long time. Thought Leafs getting him was a Marleau, Thornton type mistake, way past his prime 4th line throwaway. Man, was I wrong, what heart! His time in T.O was special and I will never forget him dropping his gloves for his teamates in a playoff game. What a warrior, has Gilmour and Clark type heart. I will miss Spezz it was an honor, he won me over. To bad no Cup. I don't hate Keefe, but he needs to go! Leafs management likes the idea of ELC types running the team. I'd like to see Spezz behind the bench, whats thre worst that happens? Spezz is out coached? Ha! I hate being that guy, that fan but Keefe is out coached every game. ( i do like Keefe has a person. must be said ) GLG Thank you Jason Spezza.
Great video. Always appreciate the sens content. Should be noted that Spezza actually asked for the trade out of Ottawa. Retiring his number seems like a stretch.. either way, it's definitely not happening while he's employed by the Leafs.
Good on you for wearing a Sens jersey for this one
LOVED Jason Spezza
all the best Jason
Spezza with Heatley was amazing
Good job Hockey Guy your way better then the screamer.
How about the career of Valtteri Filppula, the most recent Triple Gold Club member?
Love the guy.
He and the young up-and-coming Sens absolutely dominated the AHL during the lost season, oh man.
I used to drag my boyfriend to junior games in or near Kitchener back in the day. I remember telling my step father, a huge Islanders fan how awesome it was to get him at number two until we traded Yashin for him and Chara. Still can't believe that happened. Was so excited to have Ottawa draft him. I hope they retire his number in Ottawa. Was really hoping he could get a cup in Toronto as a player. He should go into coaching, he is very knowledgable about the game.
Class act. Thanks Jason!
I wonder what Nashville would've given up for spezza
Never liked who Spezza played for. But I couldn't help but love him. Man had a hell of a career.
When are you going to post the “looking at the St. Louis blues after a 2nd round exit” video
Give him later by today
The Pizza line was the best line in hockey for the time they where together and where mediocre when they where not.
I personally think he should be on the hall because when he was good he was great. Dangler and play maker.
My first Spezza memory was seeing him light up the OHL against the Plymouth Whalers.
Was he playing in Windsor at that time?
@@OnGod1007 Yes, this would have been when he was on the Spitfires
I'm a Spezza and Ottawa fan, but I don't see them retiring his number. If they won the cup with him in 07, maybe, but I just don't see it happening. I do think they will honour him in some way at some point though.
That's a dumb statement. The only other members are old school Frank Finnigan from the late 20s and 30s and Daniel Alfredsson, who only ended up with 160 more points than Spezza and who ALSO didn't win anything in '07. Who else in the Sens organization is comparable to those two? Just Spezza. He'll be retired there and you'll eat your words.
@@countrystud1986 The only other player whose # was retired was Chris Phillips who played his entire career in Ottawa. A career that started before Spezza's time with the Sens and ended afterwards. Chris Neil can say the same, but his number isn't hanging from the rafters. How about Heatley? He had back to back 50 goal seasons and I don't see his number up there. There is a lot of players who have been a part of Ottawa's history, but retiring a number requires more than a great career. Also, remember that Ottawa didn't decide to trade him, he asked for a trade. I'd put Karlsson up there before Spez. And this is coming from a Spezza fan.
They won't retire his number because Yashin is the best #19 in Sens history not Spezza.
@@rt-rd5of Yashin only played 7 years there you dumbass. And didn't have as many points as Spezza. Not even a comparison.
Best laugh in the business.
There should be a Hall of Very Good for Spezza, Turgeon, Damphousse, etc. Then we can debate among all the kind of pretty good players who's borderline and who should be in/out.
Great career, Jason!
cool so i just looked it up cuz i was wondering about 100 points in playoffs cuz that seemed like it might be rare too. so theres 93 players with 1000 in regular season (google) and 103 currently (nhl) and hedman is about to get there since hes currently at 98. Keith could too while at 91 but i doubt it. idk i just see getting to 100 in playoffs as an even bigger achievement than 1000 even though i do wish some players could just play one more season and get that cool milestone too
The Leafs owe Spezza a big paycheque after all the time he spent getting league minimum
No one held a gun to Spezza's head while he signed his contracts.
@@yammie75 Tell me you don't understand loyalty, without telling me you don't understand loyalty.
Definitely see the Senators retiring his number
Pizza Line 🔥
Yeah, kinda hoped he'd start the year as a player, get his 1000th point and then retire.
Favourite all time Sen. Honour his name, don’t retire numbers. Unless it’s 99 or 66
I dont see Spezza's jersey retired in Ottawa. It wasnt like for Alfredsson where he spent almost his entire career with Ottawa. He spent half of it. Good, absolutely, but his request to get traded halfway through his career, I really cant see his number retired.Alfredsson and Phillips absolutely deserved, Spezza..I dont think so.
Feel bad he couldn't win a cup but at least he came close in '07.
A fun early memory I have involving Spezza was being made fun of by some hockey bro gatekeepers itching their jocks over the fact I took Spezza in a fantasy draft. That was headed into his breakout 90 point season.
I knew he would be in office for the Leafs.
Best line in the league for 2 years at least. Maybe 3. Gave my Habs fits until 2007-2008 when Kostitsyn-Plekanec-Kovalev competed
Edit: meant this as a reply to Jean-Phillipe Doyon
Damn hadn't heard :( that sucks, 5 points away from 1k too...
BOOOOOO! That's just heart breaking. Gotta love Spezza!
Is it only me? I have no audio
Not sure if Spezza's number gets retired. Maybe just ring of honour. It's a tough one. I'd certainly be happy with retiring it, but batherson also looks great in 19 and might become the one getting retired jersey number
Yashin is better than Spezza and Batherson and also #19
Mike keane career video pls I need it so bad
Leafs didn't offer him a contract, obviously. So he retired. As a Leaf fan I have to wonder how many high-level management jobs do the Leafs need? 6-8 seems right but I count a minimum of 12 who fill high-level management roles with Toronto, and I"m being generous. Can you run a team by committee?
wow, you're quick!
I think the 19 looks good in the rafters but with batherson's name on it
Nope with Yashin's name on it.
I don’t see Ottawa retiring his number while working for the Leafs
Chris Johnston 2 for 2
I think a good comparison is Mike Gartner…..both guys won’t blow the doors off on any given night….but they are always out there, just beyond sight of the beach, hunting…
The fastest player in the NHL and most consisted goal scorer (until Ovi).
I am sure you never meant to but how many games did Jason Spezza play as Captain. That must be a statistic worth throwing into NHL career figures.
sens fan, hope they retire his number.
was my fav sen and was rly upset at the time when they traded him to dallas.
Shocked he retired at 995 points.