Panthers-Michal Handzus

MICHAL HANDZUS
Position: Center
Shoots: Left
Height: 6' 5"
Weight: 215
Born: Mar 11, 1977
Origin: Banska Bystrica, SVK

"We have a good solid group at center and it starts with Michal."GM Perrault told reporters "Michal can control the puck real well, acuratly pass the puck and is always a threat to score. He is an unselfish player who has the ability to make plays happen. If all goes well he should be one of the league leaders this year."

Michal is expected to lead the power play this year and will split the top line honors with the other Panther centers Patrik Stefan and Stephen Weiss.

"I am looking forward to the upcomeing season." Michal said when asked about the upcomeing year "We hav a talented team with a good combination of youth and experience. I am excited about our chances to go all the way this year. If we can stay healthy and give lots of defensive support to Roberto we will improve our chances of success. Our team is pretty solid up front and scoreing shouldnt be a problem."

Michal will lead the power play that will be packing a punch with Bondra on the left and Nolan on the right.