Jason Spezza was the second overall pick in the 2001 Draft, chosen by the Ottawa Senators and selected behind Ilya Kovalchuk. Braking out in 2005-06 with a 90 Point Season, Spezza followed that with 87 and 92 Point years, respectively, and was a top player on a contending team, though Ottawa continuously struggled in the playoffs. An All-Star twice (2008 & 2012), Spezza requested a trade to a contender in 2014, and he was dealt to Dallas. He concluded his career by signing with Toronto in 2019 as a Free Agent, where he provided a veteran presence on a team chasing the Stanley Cup
Spezza retired with 995 Points over a nineteen-year career, which was an impressive number for his era. Internationally, Spezza won a Gold Medal (2015) and two Silver Medals (2008 & 2009) representing Canada.
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