Panthers Have A New Head Coach

The Florida Panthers are hiring Paul Maurice as their next head coach.

According to Darren Dreger, the Panthers are expected to announce soon that Maurice will be the team's 18th head coach in franchise history.

Word of a coaching change i. Florida. Jack Adams finalist, Andrew Brunette is out as head coach. Paul Maurice is believed to be in the process of being hired.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) June 22, 2022

The news comes after weeks of coaching interviews by the Florida Panthers, with names like Barry Trotz, Rick Tocchett and Pete DeBoer being considered for the job.

Paul Maurice, a veteran of 24 NHL seasons as head coach, holds a career 775-681-99 record in the NHL. In nine playoff appearances as a head coach, Maurice holds a .446 winning percentage with a 41-51 record.

Andrew Brunette, who Maurice is replacing, is expected to be offered a role with the team if he wishes to remain, according to Frank Seravalli.

Hearing #FlaPanthers are expected to introduce Paul Maurice as their next head coach soon, perhaps tomorrow.

Source says Andrew Brunette will be offered a “significant role” to remain with the team, if he’s interested.

First on Maurice hiring: @DarrenDreger.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) June 22, 2022