The Florida Panthers are the defending Stanley Cup champions , having captured the first title in franchise history last spring with a thrilling seven-game victory over the Edmonton Oilers.
And thanks to his efforts behind the bench, the Panthers have rewarded head coach Paul Maurice by making sure he won’t be coaching anywhere else. On Tuesday, the team announced that Maurice has agreed to a multi-year contract extension.
The announcement was made by general manager Bill Zito, who praised Maurice’s communication skills and strategic mind, via NHL.com…