October 10, 2008 Former Tampa Bay Lightning head coach John Tortorella, who now does television broadcasts for TSN in Canada, had some choice words for Ottawa center Jason Spezza, according to Sun Media. "If Jason Spezza doesn't learn how to be a pro, (the Senators are) going nowhere ... And the last thing -- just shut up and play. I watch his interviews and it's like he has three Stanley Cup rings already. You haven't won squat. Play," said Tortorella.
Our View:Tortorella has won a Stanley Cup, but he was also fired from the Lightning last year, and replaced by ESPN analyst Barry Melrose. Spezza has played two games this season, and three points on a goal and two assists.
October 4, 2008 Jason Spezza generated a goal and an assist in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Pittsburgh.
Our View:Spezza averages 34 goals and 55 assists over his last two seasons with Ottawa, and looks to stay on par in 2008, making him a strong choice as a fantasy center.
September 21, 2008 Jason Spezza scored a shorthanded, unassisted goal for the Ottawa Senators in their 3-2 preseason victory over the New York Rangers.
Our View:Spezza, like his teammate Dany Heatley, should be an early selection for fantasy owners in their drafts. He put up 92 points last season, with a +26 and 66 PIM.
