Florida -- Peter DeBoer the Florida Panthers head coach announced the club has named Ed Jovanovski as it's captain. Joining Jovanovski as assistant captains will be forwards Evgeni Malkin and Justin Williams.
"Ed was the best choice for our team," said DeBoer. "His leadership and experience are invaluable. He is a natural leader and works like a coach to the younger players in the room."
Jovanovski is playing his 7th season in the NsHL and has averaged 32 points per season. Ed has been a +82 over the course of his career and logged 654 penalty minutes. Jovanovski is playing his third season with Florida after signing as a free agent on October 15, 2007.
Many view newly appointed assistant captain, Evgeni Malkin as the club's future captain. He is the face of the franchise and it's best player. Malkin won the Wayne Gretzky Trophy in '09 and the Teemu Selanne Trophy in '08.
Justin Williams is easily one of the most popular players on the club and now will wear a letter on his jersey. All three leaders were acquired by current Panthers GM IronMike. They were brought in to make a difference and to take the organization to higher levels. This announcement is another step in that direction.
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