Paul Maurice signed a multiyear contract to remain coach of the Florida Panthers on Tuesday.
The 57-year-old is 98-58-15 since being named coach of the Panthers on June 22, 2022.
In his two full seasons with the Panthers, Maurice has led them to the Stanley Cup Final in each, defeating the Edmonton Oilers in seven games last year to win their first championship after losing to the Vegas Golden Knights in five games in 2023. Maurice helped the Panthers win an Atlantic Division title last season (52-24-6). Their 110 points was the second-highest point total in team history (122 points in 2021-22).
"Paul has resolutely led our organization to unprecedented success during his relatively short tenure in South Florida," Panthers general manager Bill Zito said. "He is a superb communicator and leader for our staff and players, possessing a keen strategic mind for the game. We are excited for Paul and his staff to continue to keep the Florida Panthers as a destination franchise for the foreseeable future."
Maurice had coached 1,985 games -- 1,848 in the regular season and 137 in the Stanley Cup Playoffs -- the most by a coach in NHL history without winning the Cup.
During 27 seasons with the Panthers, Winnipeg Jets, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Carolina Hurricanes/Hartford Whalers, Maurice is 873-738-145 with 99 ties. He ranks second in regular-season games coached (1,855), trailing Scotty Bowman (2,141), fourth in wins and is 70-67 in the playoffs.
The Panthers (4-2-1) host the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday (6:30 p.m. ET; FDSNNO, FDSNWI, SCRIPPS).
