The Philadelphia Flyers announced that they have named Jason Smith the 16th captain in team history, according to club General Manager Paul Holmgren. In addition, Simon Gagne and Mike Richards have been named alternate captains.

“Jason (Smith) is a tremendous choice for us moving forward,” said Holmgren in making the announcement. “He plays the game the right way. He is an old pro and I think that in the (locker) room it was a popular choice as well.”
Jason Smith is the 16th captain of the Philadelphia Flyers. (Jack Cassidy)

“In Jason Smith, you have everything that you want in your captain,” said Flyers Head Coach John Stevens. “He has a lot of experience in this position. He is kind of a father figure that just naturally looks out for the group. We just thought that he was an ideal fit.”