Senators To Retire Alfredsson's No. 11

By ESPN

The Ottawa Senators will retire former captain Daniel Alfredsson's No. 11 on Dec. 29 when they host the Detroit Red Wings.

Alfredsson will become just the second player in club history to receive the honor. The other is No. 8, was worn by forward Frank Arthur Finnigan.

Alfredsson, currently the Senators' senior adviser of hockey operations, played 18 NHL seasons, all but one of them for Ottawa -- he played his final season (2013-14) in Detroit. He served as the Senators' captain for 13 seasons and holds many club records, including goals (426), assists (682), points (1,108) and playoff games (121).

The six-time All-Star twice helped Sweden win Olympic hockey medals (gold in 2006, silver in 2014).

Vermette Signs Deal With Ducks

Veteran forward Antoine Vermette has agreed to a two-year, $3.5 million contract with the Anaheim Ducks.

Anaheim announced the deal Monday.

The former Stanley Cup champion spent last season with the Arizona Coyotes, getting 17 goals and 21 assists. The Coyotes bought out the remaining $3.75 million on Vermette's contract earlier this month, making him a free agent.

Vermette has scored 471 points in 910 NHL games with four franchises, establishing a reputation as a steady two-way center with a knack for big goals. He scored the double-overtime playoff winner for the eventual champion Chicago Blackhawks in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals against the Ducks in 2015.