Hockey

Alfredsson Hiring Proves 'Battle' Of Ontario Is Nothing More Than A Tickle Fight

By Ken Campbell The Hockey News

Perhaps it's because he's Swedish and it's been scientifically proven impossible to hate Swedish people. The passage of time probably has something to do with it as well.

But when Daniel Alfredsson gets hired as an associate coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, it means people either have really short memories, or the so-called rivalry between the Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators was more hype than swipe.

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This story was originally published July 7, 2026 at 4:40 PM.

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