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Ottawa Senators fans will be celebrating more than Canada Day this weekend, as team captain Daniel Alfredsson will be playing another season in the nations capital. Alfredssons agent, J.P. Barry, confirmed the news to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger on Friday morning. "He brings to the table not only talent, but the intangibles are just as important for the most part: leadership, character, the willingness to work with young players," Senators general manager Bryan told TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun of ESPN.com. "Its nice to hear that he wants to play. Now its just a matter of getting a contract done with him." Murray also said he is ready to get to work on a new deal for his captain. "We were informed late this morning by Daniels agent, JP Barry, that Daniel has made a decision and is committed to play next year for the Senators," Murray said Friday in a statement. "We now will begin the process of negotiating a contract, which we hope to have completed in the near future." Swedish television station SVT World spoke to Alfredsson this week. "Ive never been so tired after a season earlier, even though it was so short," Alfredsson told the station. "I needed some time to think about the future, but the important thing is that the urge is there." Alfredsson returned to Sweden with his family following their postseason exit. He met with Murray prior to leaving and said he would likely give him a decision on his future by Draft Day. "I came home to Sweden on Monday and felt I can do this one more summer," he said. "I feel a little excited to get going and start exercising. "The body has felt good lately. I missed a game this season and that was because I had a cold. In this way it has been positive, I have been freshened and it has affected my decision." The 40-year-old, whos an unrestricted free agent, must now negotiate a new contract with Murray. 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Playing with James Harden?in a wide-open offensive system run by Mike DAntoni -- for a franchise with a much better tradition than New Orleans -- appealed to him.After starting for the majority of his time in New Orleans, Gordon signed a four-year, $53 million deal to come off the bench for the Rockets.In 18 of 26 games off the bench, Gordon has emerged as a leading early-season candidate for Sixth Man of the Year. Hes second in bench scoring at 17.6 points per game, shooting 45.2 percent from the field and making 46.4 percent of his 3-point shots (higher marks than hed posted as a starter in Houston). Gordon has made at least three 3-pointers in the past 11 games, tied for the fifth-longest streak in league history.When the Pelicans visit the Rockets on Friday night, theyll see a healthy and happy Gordon on the floor.It was definitely time for me to leave, Gordon said. Coming here in coach DAntonis system and Ive been familiar with a lot of the guys that are here. I just thought it was going to be good for me -- a good organization, a good training staff. I just thought they had the whole package for me and all I had to do is just play and not worry about injuries and put that stuff in the past and just revive myself.Gordon was part of the 2011 blockbuster deal that sent Chris Paul to the LA Clippers and Gordon to the Pelicans. Hopes were high, but Gordon missed 115 games in his first three seasonss with various injuries.dddddddddddd In July 2012, as a restricted free agent, he signed a four-year, $58 million offer sheet with the Phoenix Suns, hoping to escape. The Pelicans pulled him back in by matching it. Gordon stuck with it, but wins were lacking and injuries mounting.When I look back on it, the only guys thats been there is Anthony Davis, and since me and Ryan left, theres been a lot of transition, a lot of guys in and out, Gordon said. So whats the stability there? Im not really worried about whats going on down there, but I just know what happened down there and my role changed year by year. So we really had only one good year (2014-15). Its been tough -- it was a roller coaster there.When it came time for Gordon to seek a new home, he lost weight and rededicated himself to the cause while looking for a place that fit his skill set.Gordon can beat defenders off the dribble, shoot with confidence from 3-point range and defend. All of which is perfect for DAntoni.I think hes confident, he physically feels better, DAntoni said. He lost some weight this summer, he really got himself in shape [and] hes been injury-free, knock on wood, has been rededicated in the weight room and the training room and I think he feels that. And once you feel good, you become more confident. The offense is tailor-made to him and playing with James is tailor-made for him, and I think there are a lot of good things going on and hes taking advantage of it.When Gordon is on the floor, the Rockets offensive rating is 112.3 with an effective field-goal percentage of 54.4 percent.Those close to Gordon say he is more relaxed and confident.Hes happy, hes playing at a super-high level and really being used to the best of his ability, Anderson said. Hes such a great, talented guy -- hes an All-star, in my opinion. Its really good to see him in his element playing at the peak of his game. I know that hes happy. Wholesale NFL Womens Jerseys China Womens NFL Jerseys Nike NFL Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys Outlet Cheap NFL Jerseys Wholesale Wholesale NFL White Jerseys Discount Jerseys ' ' '