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Ed Jovanovski News & Rumors

Florida Panthers' Ed Jovanovski enjoys the ride to the playoffs
March 23
Miami Herald
 
"One of Dale Tallon's first targets on July 1, the opening day of the free agency market, was a familiar name to hockey fans in South Florida. Ed Jovanovski, the five-time All-Star, came back to the Panthers after Tallon offered a four-year deal worth $16.5 million. Jovanovski, 35, wouldn't have gotten that kind of money nor that long of a term from anyone but the Panthers."
Florida Panthers Ed Jovanovski nears return
February 22
Miami Herald
 
"The Panthers' Achilles' heel of late has been getting the puck in the net, as Florida has been outscored 10-3 during the past three games. But mired in a three-game slump and in a crowded race for the Southeast Division crown and perhaps the last spot in the playoffs, Florida will take whatever help it can get. That's why fans at the Saveology.com Iceplex on Tuesday were pleasantly surprised to see Ed Jovanovski practicing for the first time since breaking his hand on Jan. 16. "I've felt like we have quality team leadership," coach Kevin Dineen said. "But when you're tested under circumstances — losing — you need all hands on board.""
Panthers Ellerby gets long-awaited opportunity with Jovanovski injured
January 18
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Keaton Ellerby, the spare cog in the Panthers' defense this season, received an inspirational talk from coach Kevin Dineen on Monday. The message, essentially: Keep working hard, opportunity will come. The young defenseman didn't have to wait long. Monday night, veteran Ed Jovanovski injured a hand in a fight with Boston's Daniel Paille. With Jovanovski out indefinitely — he will be examined by a specialist Wednesday in South Florida while the Panthers begin a three-game trip in Colorado —Ellerby goes from odd-man out to man on the spot on the blue line. A healthy scratch for the past eight games, Ellerby has been used sparingly all season while rookie Erik Gudbranson meshed with the"
Florida Panthers' Ed Jovanovski sees parallels for success stories
December 20
Miami Herald
 
"Ed Jovanovski has been part of a surprising success story before. And not just as a rookie with the 1996 Panthers. In 2009, the Phoenix Coyotes went into the season considered to be one of, if not the, worst team in hockey. Before the season started, the team filed for bankruptcy and the league stepped in and took control of the team. Few knew what to expect from the Coyotes, but instead of foundering, Phoenix took off and had its best regular season in franchise history — setting records for wins and points to advance to the playoffs for the first time since 2002."
Florida Panthers' defense is as deep as ever
September 22
Miami Herald
 
"The Panthers' blue line is as deep as ever, with eight defensemen in camp who have NHL experience. When things settle down and the season opens, Florida is expected to keep seven of them. Of those seven, barring injury, the Panthers have a solid mix of experience, youth and those coming into their own. Ed Jovanovski is the elder statesmen, logging 1,019 NHL games since coming up with the Panthers in 1994. On the other side of that spectrum is 19-year-old Erik Gudbranson, Florida's first-round pick in 2010 who is still awaiting his NHL debut. "These are big guys who can skate well and move the puck well. That's a combination that can be lethal," Jovanovski said. "We all know that"
Panthers sign G Theodore, F Upshall, D Jovanovski, C Goc
July 1
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"It took about an hour after free agency began at noon Friday for Panthers General Manager Dale Tallon to strike. Tallon signed veteran goalie Jose Theodore to take the place of Tomas Vokoun, left wing Scottie Upshall to provide scoring on the top line, and former Panthers No. 1 pick Ed Jovanovski to mentor the younger defensemen. They added veteran 6-1 center Marcel Goc, a stellar faceoff artist, who has appeared in the playoffs in six of his seven years in the NHL. Jovanovski, 35, the overall top pick of the 1994 draft, will receive a reported $16.5 million over four years. He played his first three-and-a-half seasons in South Florida, scoring 29 goals with 54 assists. He was traded to"
Ed Jovanovski set for full-speed return
April 5
Arizona Republic
 
"He wouldn't open his eye. What will I see? he wondered. Will I see anything? It took a few minutes before Coyotes defenseman Ed Jovanovski opened his left eye after he collided with Atlanta Thrashers forward Patrice Cormier's helmet in a game Feb. 17 at Jobing.com Arena. He left the ice hunched over, dabbing at his face and scared for what was to come. Nearly seven weeks later, Jovanovski is back with the Coyotes. He's expected to make his return to game action Wednesday in Los Angeles against the Kings. Except for a bed of pink under his left iris, Jovanovski looks the same as before he was injured. "People tell me I look better," he said with a smile. But Jovanovski is not the same. He"
Ed Jovanovski could be cleared for contact by weekend
March 30
Arizona Republic
 
"Defenseman Ed Jovanovski, who was injured Feb. 17 and is recovering from orbital-bone surgery, was expected to be cleared for contact drills this weekend. "He's coming along fine," coach Dave Tippett said. "He'll get checked out by the doctors, and if things all fall into place there, he could be available to us next week." Jovanovski's return for the last three regular-season games could provide a boost for the Coyotes, still battling to secure a playoff spot. His injury led to the trade that brought in Rostislav Klesla. Meanwhile, young defenseman David Schlemko, in his second season, has been rewarded with playing time for his steady efforts. "I think the hardest thing to do when you"
Jovanovski optimistic about returning
March 2
Arizona Republic
 
"Defenseman Ed Jovanovski, recuperating from orbital bone surgery, will begin off-ice work this week, and he hopes to start skating by next week. "(That) will be a good time to get on skates again, get the legs going," he said. "I'll be at the three-week mark ... progress from there." He is optimistic about returning this season. "It's one of those things, where you're off coming back at a crucial time in the year, full of vinegar and ready to progress.""
Phoenix Coyotes' Ed Jovanovski likely out several weeks with orbital bone fracture
February 19
Arizona Republic
 
"Ed Jovanovski, whose season already was compromised with injuries and bouts with the flu, will miss several weeks after undergoing surgery Friday for an orbital bone fracture. The veteran defenseman was injured late in Thursday night's game against Atlanta when he and the Thrashers' Patrice Cormier collided, face to face, as the second period was coming to an end. He was placed on injured reserve. His absence comes at a critical time for the Coyotes, who lead the Pacific Division by one point and begin a five-game road trip Saturday in Nashville."
Tempers flare after Ed Jovanovski injury in Phoenix Coyotes' win vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
January 14
Arizona Republic
 
"Infrequent foes in the Phoenix Coyotes and Toronto Maple Leafs should have dealt a clean contest in Thursday night's 5-1 Coyotes win at Jobing.com Arena. But one look at the penalty column tells a different story. The 5-1 win for the Coyotes is almost a footnote to what caused the commotion after whistles during the later stages of the second period. A shoulder hit by Leafs forward Mike Brown with 58 seconds remaining in the middle frame clipped the jaw of Ed Jovanovski and sent the Coyotes defenseman to the ice in visible pain. Once he recovered and was skating toward the Coyotes bench, Jovanovski engaged Brown and a crowd of shouts and pushing ensued. That type of extracurricular"
Jovanovski questionable for tonight
March 5
Arizona Republic
 
"At this point of a long season when a team is battling for a playoff spot, every game takes on an added significance. For the Coyotes, you could even say tonight's 7 p.m. game against the Colorado Avalanche at Jobing.com Arena is a "must" win, although 18 games remain. The Coyotes, who have lost three straight on home ice, are fifth in the Western Conference, only a point ahead of the Avs, who have played one less game. Defenseman Ed Jovanovski has an upper-body injury and is listed day to day."
Coyotes defenseman Ed Jovanovski suspended 2 games
January 12
Arizona Republic
 
"Coyotes defenseman Ed Jovanovski was suspended two games without pay by the NHL for elbowing Islanders center John Tavares in the head area during Saturday's game. He had been suspended for two games in December and is considered a repeat offender under the terms of the collective-bargaining agreement."
Jovanovski suspended for 2 games
December 9
Arizona Republic
 
"The NHL has suspended Coyotes defenseman Ed Jovanovski for two games, without pay, for an incident against the Minnesota Wild Dec. 7. The suspension will cost Jovanovski more than $67,000. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund. Jovanovski delivered a forearm to the head area of Minnesota's Andrew Ebbett, although no penalty was assessed on the play."
Jovonoski returns for Coyotes
December 6
Arizona Republic
 
"The Coyotes did just enough to pick up their fourth win in a row. "Disturbing" is how coach Dave Tippett described it. The Coyotes moved into sixth place in the Western Conference following their 3-2 victory over Ottawa in front 8,642 at Jobing.com Arena on Saturday night. They defeated a reeling team, as the Senators lost for the fourth straight time on their five-game road trip. "We played maybe 10 minutes to get a good start, and after that Bryzy (goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov) was really, really good. After 10 minutes, we decided it was going be a nice easy game and stopped doing things that we needed to do to be successful." Bryzgalov, wining for the 16th time this season, carried a 3-0"
Jovanovski, Michalek back with team
November 27
Arizona Republic
 
"It could be looked at as a break-even trip. The Coyotes lost back-to-back games in Edmonton and Calgary, but they gained two players in the process. Defensemen and assistant captains Ed Jovanovski and Zbynek Michalek, both out with lower-body injuries, returned Wednesday night, each logging about 20 minutes of ice time. The Coyotes host the Dallas Stars at Jobing.com Arena Friday night, with a chance to move back into the top eight in the Western Conference with a victory. The Coyotes defeated the Stars 3-2 in an earlier meeting in Glendale, giving coach Dave Tippett a victory over the team that dismissed him at the end of last season."