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Jason Smith named Flyers captain

Defenseman Jason Smith was named the 16th captain of the Philadelphia Flyers today.

Defenseman Jason Smith was named the 16th captain of the Philadelphia Flyers today.

Simon Gagne and Mike Richards were named alternate captains.

The Flyers also waived defenseman Denis Gauthier. Given the injuries already in pre-season to NHL defensemen, he could be claimed. The Flyers are trying to lose salary and would save $2.1 million.

   - Tim Panaccio