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He was drafted second overall in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
15 Interesting Facts About Jason Spezza
Jason Spezza was a highly skilled Canadian center who played 19 seasons in the NHL, accumulating 995 points and serving as captain for the Ottawa Senators before retiring with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#19
Status
Retired
Teams
10
Facts
15
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He retired with 995 career NHL points, the most of any player who never reached 1,000 points.
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He set an Ottawa Senators franchise record with 71 assists in the 2005-06 season.
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He was featured on the cover of the NHL 2K8 video game.
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He served as team captain for the Ottawa Senators.
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He became only the third 16-year-old in history to make Canada's World Junior team, following Wayne Gretzky and Eric Lindros.
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He played for the Rapperswil-Jona Lakers of the Swiss National League A during the 2012-13 NHL lockout.
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His first NHL hat-trick and a career-high six-point game occurred on February 9, 2008, against the Montreal Canadiens.
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He was traded to the Dallas Stars on July 1, 2014, after requesting a trade from his former team.
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He played his 1,000th career NHL game on October 30, 2018.
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He finished tied for first in goals scored at the 2009 World Championships with seven.
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He successfully appealed a six-game suspension in 2021, which was reduced to four games by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman.
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His 2005 AHL season saw him outscore Michael Cammalleri by eight points to capture the John B. Sollenberger Trophy as the league's leading scorer.
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The second overall pick used to draft him in 2001 originally belonged to the New York Islanders before being traded to the Ottawa Senators.
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He made his professional debut in the 2002 Calder Cup playoffs with the Grand Rapids Griffins.
About Jason Spezza
Jason Spezza was a highly skilled Canadian ice hockey centre who played 19 seasons in the NHL for the Ottawa Senators, Dallas Stars, and Toronto Maple Leafs. Drafted second overall in 2001, he was known for his playmaking abilities and leadership, serving as captain for the Senators. He retired in 2022 with 995 career points and transitioned into a front office role.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Les Cunningham Award (AHL MVP)
2005
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John B. Sollenberger Trophy (AHL Leading Scorer)
2005
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Ottawa Senators Franchise Record for Assists in a Season
2005-06
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Spengler Cup Champion
2012
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World Championship Gold Medal
2015
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Jason Spezza.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 19
Status: Retired
Age: 42 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 3" (191 cm)
Weight: 214 lbs (97 kg)
Born: Mississauga, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 19
Goals: 363
Assists: 632
Points: 995
Teams: 10
Drafted: 2001
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Brampton Battalion Mississauga IceDogs Windsor Spitfires Belleville Bulls Grand Rapids Griffins Binghamton Senators Ottawa Senators Rapperswil-Jona Lakers Dallas Stars Toronto Maple Leafs
Jason Spezza played for 10 different teams during his 19 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Ottawa Senators in 2001.