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Daniel Alfredsson says rehab is ‘on track’ after back surgery

Ottawa Senators v Boston Bruins

of the Boston Bruins of the Ottawa Senators on November 13, 2010 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Ever since he joined the team at 23 years old, Daniel Alfredsson has been an instrumental part in the Ottawa Senators’ rise to credibility. Year-in and year-out, the Swedish star provided the team with productive offense and reliable play in every area of the ice. While the cast around him kept changing, the steady Swede rarely let his team down.

Things seemed to sour a bit during the Senators’ rough 2010-11 campaign, though. Alfredsson couldn’t seem to get healthy as he was limited to 31 points and a -19 rating in 54 games played after eight straight seasons of 70+ games played.

A season-ending back injury seemed to be the main culprit, so Alfredsson decided to undergo back surgery about six weeks ago. The Senators captain told Ian Mendes that his rehab is on track, which means his recovery period should allow him to be ready for training camp in September (or at least the start of the regular season).

“The rehab is going well. I start skating next week and it’s another step in the process,” Alfredsson told reporters on Thursday morning in Ottawa.

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“I feel that so far it’s gone according to schedule. I can’t say I’m 100 (per cent) right now, but I’m feeling a lot better.”

Since the surgery, Alfredsson has been doing yoga two or three times a week to help stretch and strengthen his back. He will start with a light skating schedule next week and hopes to join his teammates for some informal skates before the start of training camp.


It’s easy to count out the Senators for next season. When you look at their rather threadbare roster, it’s going to come down to a Jason Spezza and Alfredsson reigniting their old magic, Craig Anderson standing on his head and a whole lot of grinding. Things would be more optimistic if Alfredsson is healthy at the beginning of the regular season, though.

So far, that outlook appears promising.