Florida Panthers Sign Coach Paul Maurice to Extension
The Florida Panthers have given out another big extension, this time to their Stanley Cup-winning coach, Paul Maurice. The team announced on Tuesday that they had agreed on an extended contract with Maurice, who was in the final year of a three-year deal.
Contract Terms
The exact terms of the extension were not disclosed, but it is a certainty that the Panthers planned on keeping Maurice around after he took the team to the Stanley Cup Final in each of his first two seasons. Maurice is now one of the longest-tenured coaches in the National Hockey League, with 98 regular-season wins and 29 playoff wins with Florida, the most in team history.
Maurice’s Achievements
Maurice is second in NHL history in games coached, behind only Scotty Bowman, and fourth all-time in wins, behind Bowman, Joel Quenneville, and Barry Trotz. He is also the first Panthers coach to win a Stanley Cup in his first two seasons with the team.
Core Players
The Panthers have already signed several key players to long-term extensions, including forward Carter Verhaeghe to an eight-year deal. They have also signed forward Aleksander Barkov, Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Reinhart, Anton Lundell, and Gustav Forsling to contracts through at least 2030. The team is also in negotiations with forward Sam Bennett about a possible extension.
Conclusion
This latest extension is just the latest example of the Panthers’ commitment to building a competitive team for the long term. With Maurice at the helm and a core of key players signed for years to come, the team is poised to be a consistent contender in the Eastern Conference for the foreseeable future.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the terms of Paul Maurice’s extension?
A: The exact terms of the extension were not disclosed.
Q: How many games has Paul Maurice coached in the NHL?
A: Paul Maurice has coached 1,855 games in the NHL, second most in league history.
Q: How many Stanley Cups has Paul Maurice won?
A: Paul Maurice has won one Stanley Cup in his career, with the Florida Panthers last season.
Q: Who else has the Panthers signed to long-term extensions?
A: The Panthers have signed Carter Verhaeghe, Aleksander Barkov, Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Reinhart, Anton Lundell, and Gustav Forsling to contracts through at least 2030.
