Alfredsson leaving Senators organization

Daniel Alfredsson is walking away from the Ottawa Senators.

The former star forward will vacate his role as senior advisor of hockey operations.

"After two enjoyable years learning about the front office of hockey with the Senators, I'm pleased to pass along that I've made the decision to step away from the game and will take this time to evaluate what professional challenge I will pursue next," he announced in a statement Saturday.

Alfredsson joined the Senators' front office in September 2015. He signed a one-year extension last June.

He's the Senators' all-time leader in goals, assists, points, game-winning goals, and power-play markers.

Alfredsson ranks second on Ottawa's all-time games played list, a single game behind Chris Phillips.