Pavelski was named captain by head coach Pete DeBoer on Monday, Curtis Pashelka of the Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pavelski has been on the Sharks for his full 10-year career and is coming off another great season, leading the team with 70 points in 82 games. The Stevens Point, Wisc. native is the first American-born captain in Sharks history. He's joined by Logan Couture and Joe Thornton as assistants.