Daniel Alfredsson thinks the shortened season could work in his favour. The 40-year-old captain has been training throughout the lockout, and is confident that his groin and hip flexors will be able to handle the shortened season. "If I could choose I would play 48 or 50 games every year," Alfredsson said. "Not just because I'm older, but because I think it would make for better hockey and a better product overall. For me selfishly it's not a bad thing." Alfredsson showed he can still compete at the NHL level last season, with 27 goals and 59 points in 75 games.