The Dany Heatley Era (1999–2005)
The brief but impactful tenure of Dany Heatley with the Ottawa Senators.
The Dany Heatley Era (2001–2004) refers to the period when forward Dany Heatley played for the Ottawa Senators. Heatley was drafted in 2000 and joined the Senators for the 2001–02 season, playing through the 2003–04 season.
Quick Facts
- Jersey number
- 15
- Draft
- 2nd overall, 2000 NHL Entry Draft
- Playing span with ottawa
- 2001–02 through 2003–04
- Departure
- Traded to Atlanta Thrashers, 2005
Lore & Background
Heatley was acquired by the Senators in a trade with the New York Islanders on the day of the 2001 NHL entry draft, as part of a deal that sent Alexei Yashin to the Islanders in exchange for Zdeno Chara, Bill Muckalt, and the second overall selection in the draft, which Ottawa used to select centre Jason Spezza. Heatley's tenure with the Senators coincided with the team's strong regular-season performances, including winning the Presidents' Trophy in 2002–03.
Reader's Guide
The Dany Heatley Era covers the 2001–02, 2002–03, and 2003–04 NHL seasons. During this time, the Senators made the playoffs each season, winning their first playoff series in 2001–02 against the Philadelphia Flyers and reaching the second round. The era ended after the 2003–04 season, following which the NHL experienced a lockout that cancelled the 2004–05 season.
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