Florida Panthers coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-maurice" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paul Maurice</a> set aside his focus on the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stanley-cup" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2025 NHL Stanley Cup</a> Final to comment on the firing of his friend and colleague Pete DeBoer as head coach of the Dallas Stars, following three consecutive seasons ending in the Western Conference Finals.



Despite strong regular-season performances, DeBoer was unable to lead the team beyond the conference finals in the playoffs, after a Game 5 loss to the powerful Edmonton Oilers led by captain Connor McDavid. Unable to elevate the performance of the team led by star Mikko Rantanen, his tenure came to an end.



Maurice and DeBoer have known each other for a long time, and the Panthers coach was close to facing DeBoer in the league final if Dallas had defeated Edmonton. Currently, with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Florida</a> playing the series against the Oilers, the experienced 58-year-old tactician offered a clear reaction.



<h2>Maurice’s message for DeBoer</h2>



“He’ll be alright. He’s a good coach. I think when you get elite teams, you’ve got to push them real hard to get to where they get to, and then at some point you need a summer off, pick your spot. He’s going to be OK,” Maurice said at a press conference, answering a question from The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun.



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Pete DeBoer of the Stars weighs in on the rematch between the Oilers and Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Friendship between DeBoer and Maurice</h2>



Pete DeBoer and Paul Maurice share a long-standing friendship that dates back to their days as teammates with the Windsor Spitfires in the Ontario Hockey League. This early bond laid the foundation for mutual respect and understanding that has lasted throughout their NHL coaching careers.


 

 

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Their connection goes beyond friendship, as Maurice has consistently spoken highly of DeBoer’s coaching skills and character. Maurice’s public support following his colleague’s dismissal after his stint with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-stars" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stars</a> reflects the loyalty and admiration between them.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers">Florida Panthers</a> entered Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final with confidence and control—but left with heartbreak. In a game that saw momentum swing dramatically, the Panthers were stunned in overtime by the Edmonton Oilers, with a costly penalty from forward Tomas Nosek playing a pivotal role.



With just under two minutes left in the extra frame, Nosek accidentally sent the puck over the glass from his own defensive zone. The resulting delay-of-game penalty handed the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/edmonton-oilers">Oilers</a> a golden opportunity, and Leon Draisaitl capitalized with the game-winning goal, completing Edmonton’s dramatic 4-3 comeback.



But in the aftermath of the defeat, head coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-maurice">Paul Maurice</a> delivered a message that went beyond strategy or statistics—it was one of compassion, unity, and long-term belief.



<h2>A veteran’s mistake, a Coach’s message</h2>



Rather than focus on the error, Maurice quickly reminded the team and media of the larger context. “You remind him after the game of being down two nothing to Toronto,” he said, alluding to Florida’s second-round rally against the Maple Leafs. The Panthers lost the first two games of that series before roaring back to win it in seven.



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Maurice refused to let Nosek shoulder the burden alone. “Make sure he doesn’t eat alone tonight. That he’s got a lot of people sitting at his table reminding him of how good he’s been to us,” the veteran coach added. It was a telling comment, reflecting the tight-knit identity that has helped Florida reach the Final for a second straight year.


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<h2>A game of highs and a harsh Finish</h2>



Florida came out flying in Game 1. Sam Bennett netted two goals, and Brad Marchand added a power-play tally to give the Panthers a 3-1 cushion early in the second period. They looked poised to steal home-ice advantage—until the Oilers flipped the script.



Edmonton clawed back with goals from Viktor Arvidsson and Mattias Ekholm to tie the score by the end of regulation. Then came Draisaitl’s overtime winner—his third sudden-death goal of this postseason, tying an NHL record. For Florida, the loss was not only painful but eerily familiar to playoff collapses of years past.



<h2>Choosing support over blame</h2>



In the locker room and beyond, Maurice made sure the focus remained on resilience. “It’s going to be tough when he’s going to eat that for a day,” he admitted. “But from his penalty kill to that line, really changed the flow of that Toronto series, we’re going to remind him of that a whole bunch of times before the puck drops.”



The Panthers know adversity well—and have conquered it repeatedly. Their journey through the postseason has been defined by comebacks, character, and chemistry. One costly mistake won’t undo the identity they’ve built.


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As Florida looks ahead to Game 2 on Friday night in Edmonton, the message is clear: no finger-pointing, only forward momentum. And as Maurice emphasized, what matters most now is making sure no one, especially Tomas Nosek, is left to carry the weight alone.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-maurice" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paul Maurice</a> truly values what his Florida Panthers are achieving by reaching their third consecutive <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stanley-cup" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL Stanley Cup Final</a>, once again facing the Edmonton Oilers. The experienced 58-year-old head coach has shared some words that resonate loud and clear.



Maurice, the current head coach of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panthers</a>, has coached in the NHL for over 30 years. He began his career as a head coach in 1995 with the Hartford Whalers at just 28 years old, becoming the second-youngest head coach in league history.



Now, years later, he is at the peak of his career, leading the Panthers toward a possible back-to-back championship while guiding stars like Matthew Tkachuk and Brad Marchand. Given the team’s potential, roster depth, and results, it’s reasonable to consider this a historic squad.



<h2>Paul Maurice’s statement about his Panthers</h2>



“I want to be really careful about not being disrespectful to the other teams I’ve coached. The team here, this is the best team I’ve ever coached. It’s not really that close,” Maurice admitted according to NHL insider Katie Engleson’s post on her X account (formerly Twitter).



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<h2>Maurice’s long coaching journey</h2>



In 2022, he took over the Panthers after coaching stints with the Hurricanes and Winnipeg Jets. His tenure is historic as he’s led Florida to three straight Stanley Cup Finals in 2023, 2024, and 2025, winning the league championship in 2024.


 

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In the 2024–25 season, Maurice’s Panthers defended their title with a 47–31–4 record. In the playoffs, they defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in five games, the Toronto Maple Leafs in seven, and the Carolina Hurricanes in five, advancing once again to the Stanley Cup Final.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-maurice" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paul Maurice</a> was part of a curious moment during Game 5 of the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> Eastern Conference Final against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Florida Panthers head coach, like Rod Brind’Amour, skipped the traditional postgame handshake line following a tense exchange.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panthers</a> clinched their third consecutive Stanley Cup Final appearance after a 5–3 comeback win over the Hurricanes, having rallied from a 2–0 deficit in the first period. As the players lined up on the ice to shake hands at the end of the game, Maurice and Brind’Amour met near the benches for a brief but animated conversation.



It was striking to see Maurice and Brind’Amour exchange words on the ice, a moment that at first glance appeared tense. The Panthers’ coach later clarified the interaction during his postgame media availability following the win over <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-hurricanes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Carolina</a>.



<h2>The exchange between Maurice and Brind’Amour</h2>



“It’s a personal belief, and I really appreciate what he did, because there’s a bit of a risk. I don’t believe that the coaches should shake players’ hands at the end. There’s this long list of people in suits and track suits. We had like 400 people on the ice. They’re all really important to our group. But not one of them was in the game,” Maurice clarified, according to CBS Sports.



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“There’s something for me visually, with the camera on of just the men who played, blocked shots, who fought for each other, it’s end of one’s season, it’s excitement for the other. The last thing that a player on the Carolina Hurricanes deserves is 50 more guys in suits. They have no idea who they are, and that’s not a negative. There’s something really kind of beautiful about just the camera on those men who played shaking hands. And we should respect that,” Maurice said.


 

 

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<h2>A necessary clarification</h2>



Maurice’s comments cleared up speculation about a verbal exchange between the two coaches. Apparently, it was something planned rather than a snub, as it might have seemed when watching the interaction. After a high-stakes game with emotions running high, the moment required an explanation.


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According to Maurice, what the two coaches discussed was an agreement to give the players a moment alone. In addition, the Panthers’ head coach mentioned that he had a similar conversation with Toronto Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube after their second-round series in early May.

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In Game 4 of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> Eastern Conference Finals, the Carolina Hurricanes avoided elimination by defeating the Florida Panthers 3–0. The team led by star Matthew Tkachuk missed the chance to sweep the series and clinch a direct spot in the Stanley Cup Final, prompting head coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-maurice" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paul Maurice</a> to reflect on the result.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Florida</a> has felt the absence of star forward Sam Reinhart, who missed his second straight game after suffering a lower-body injury in Game 2. For Maurice, dealing with those absences has been a significant challenge.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-tkachuk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tkachuk</a> hasn’t been able to make a difference on the scoreboard or break through the solid defense of Carolina goaltender Frederik Andersen, who was instrumental in the win, earning his second shutout of the playoffs by stopping all 20 shots he faced in a crucial game for the Hurricanes. In that context, Maurice was full of praise.



<h2>Maurice’s message after loss vs Carolina</h2>



“You’ll always look at it in your end, and you will be able to find lots of stuff where we were looking for something better. You will always play a slow game when you do that. I am exceptionally happy with the learning opportunity. Give <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-hurricanes">Carolina</a> credit. They were quick, they closed the gap, blocked some shots, hustled real hard. (They) played a great game,” Coach Maurice said according to NHL.com.



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Maurice’s remarks echoed those of Carolina center Sam Bennett, who also praised the opponent’s strategy. “When you’re down, you throw everything at it. You have nothing to lose, and they played a solid game. We didn’t play our best tonight, but we’re still in a good spot,” Bennett said.


 

 

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<h2>Carolina’s historic achievement</h2>



In many cases, winning a single game in a long series doesn’t mean much. However, for the Hurricanes, their 3–0 victory over the Panthers will go down in history, as it snapped a 19-year drought—marking Carolina’s first win in a Conference Final since 2006.

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The Panthers are looking nearly unstoppable in the NHL thanks to their impressive performances against the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Their recent form has done wonders to remind the rest of the league they are the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/florida-panthers-stanley-cup-pursuit">current Stanley Cup champions</a> and will stop at nothing to secure <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/nhl-teams-back-to-back-stanley-cup-wins">back-to-back cups</a>.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand">Marchand</a>, Tkachuk, and Florida are only one win away from their third straight Stanley Cup Final appearance, and they seem to have Carolina down to ruins and all figured out. However, the fourth win is always the hardest to secure in any <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> playoff series—and the matchup with the Hurricanes is no exception.



Ahead of Game 4 at home in Amerant Bank Arena, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-maurice">Maurice</a> dropped a stern statement to Tkachuk, Marchand, and company, warning them about the Canes. “They’ve got full desperation on their side. We’ve got full desire on our side,” Maurice stated, per Jameson Olive on X, formerly Twitter.



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<h2>One more</h2>



The Panthers have cruised to blowout victories in the first three games of the Eastern Conference Final, and though the Cats have visibly frustrated and deflated the Hurricanes, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-hurricanes">Carolina</a> is still standing—hobbling, yes—but a win on the road could throw them right back into the fight. The Hurricanes will look to snap a 15-game losing streak in this stage of the postseason, dating back to 2009.


 

 

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“It’s a seven-game series,” star Matthew Tkachuk reminded reporters during his press conference. “We’ve won three, but it doesn’t take three to win a series. That’s the simplest answer I’ve got. It takes four [wins]. We need one more. It’s the hardest one to win. They’re going to be ready, and I know we will as well.”



“You don’t think about [closing out a series],” Marchand admitted. “We’re prepared to go seven here. I think the biggest thing for this group is we’re really good at just focusing on what we need to do and staying in the moment and not looking ahead. You can’t start looking ahead.”



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250526_BUS_405174_Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Florida-Panthers-walks-to-the-ice-before-playing-the-Toronto-Maple-Leafs-in-1024x576_09e29953.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Brad Marchand #63 of the Florida Panthers walks to the ice before playing the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game Six of the Second Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena on May 16, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida" class="wp-image-400322" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/18141520/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Florida-Panthers-walks-to-the-ice-before-playing-the-Toronto-Maple-Leafs-in-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/18141520/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Florida-Panthers-walks-to-the-ice-before-playing-the-Toronto-Maple-Leafs-in-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/18141520/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Florida-Panthers-walks-to-the-ice-before-playing-the-Toronto-Maple-Leafs-in-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/18141520/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Florida-Panthers-walks-to-the-ice-before-playing-the-Toronto-Maple-Leafs-in-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/18141520/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Florida-Panthers-walks-to-the-ice-before-playing-the-Toronto-Maple-Leafs-in-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/18141520/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Florida-Panthers-walks-to-the-ice-before-playing-the-Toronto-Maple-Leafs-in-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/18141520/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Florida-Panthers-walks-to-the-ice-before-playing-the-Toronto-Maple-Leafs-in-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/18141520/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Florida-Panthers-walks-to-the-ice-before-playing-the-Toronto-Maple-Leafs-in.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Brad Marchand #63 of the Florida Panthers walks to the ice before playing the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game Six of the Second Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena on May 16, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida </figcaption></figure>



<h2>Short-handed</h2>



In Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final, Tkachuk and Marchand will be without key teammates as an injury bug has taken its toll in the Panthers’ locker room. Florida will be without star Sam Reinhart, Niko Mikkola, and A.J. Greer, with Jesper Boqvist, Nico Sturm, and Uvis Balinskis filling in. Though the absences are impactful, Maurice made his thought process clear.



“The determination is that the three guys that I’m playing would perform better than those three men [who aren’t playing] would tonight,” Maurice stated during his media availability on Monday.

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The Florida Panthers have taken control of the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> Eastern Conference Final, leading the series 2-0 against the Carolina Hurricanes. Led by head coach Paul Maurice and stars <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-tkachuk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew Tkachuk</a> and Brad Marchand, Florida has shown clear dominance in the first two games played in Raleigh, including a commanding 5-0 victory in Game 2. However, not all news is good, as they’ll be without a key piece for Game 3.



Standouts like Tkachuk, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Marchand</a>, and even Sam Bennett have stepped up during this playoff run. The Panthers have managed to overcome injuries throughout the season, showcasing their roster depth. Still, losing a player in the postseason is always a blow.



Sam Reinhart left the ice in Game 2 after falling due to contact with Hurricanes’ forward Sebastian Aho. Although he tried to return, the 29-year-old forward was forced to exit in the first period, raising concerns for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Florida</a>. Head coach Paul Maurice had promised an update, and he has now provided one.



<h2>Will Reinhart play in Game 3 vs the Canes?</h2>



Reinhart will not play in Game 3, and his availability for the rest of the series remains uncertain due to a lower-body injury. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-maurice" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Maurice</a> said the forward is considered “day-to-day” and that no decision has been made about his return.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250524_BUS_404418_Sam-Reinhart-1024x576_2431d670.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Sam Reinhart" class="wp-image-403535" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/23090016/Sam-Reinhart-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/23090016/Sam-Reinhart-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/23090016/Sam-Reinhart-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/23090016/Sam-Reinhart-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/23090016/Sam-Reinhart-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/23090016/Sam-Reinhart-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/23090016/Sam-Reinhart-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/23090016/Sam-Reinhart.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Sam Reinhart of the Florida Panthers</figcaption></figure>



Forward Jesper Boqvist will replace Reinhart in the starting lineup for Game 3. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-hurricanes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hurricanes</a> are well aware of how significant this absence is and will look to capitalize on it to get back in the series.


 

 

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<h2>Reinhart’s impact on the Panthers</h2>



Sam Reinhart led Florida in regular-season scoring with 81 points and has remained a key contributor during the playoffs, marking 11 points in 14 games before being injured in Game 2. Now the Panthers will have to wait and see how soon he can return.


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The Eastern Conference Final series in the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Florida Panthers and the Carolina Hurricanes has taken a decisive turn in favor of head coach Paul Maurice’s team, which leads 2-0 after two dominant wins in Raleigh. Despite standout performances from <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-tkachuk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew Tkachuk</a>’s squad, also featuring veteran Brad Marchand, concern has grown over a potential injury to Sam Reinhart.



In Game 2, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Florida</a> delivered a commanding 5-0 victory, with a stellar performance from Sam Bennett, who tallied two goals and an assist. Tkachuk and Carter Verhaeghe also made significant contributions. After the second chapter of the series against the Canes, Maurice was clear and firm when addressing Reinhart’s situation.



Reinhart exited Game 2 due to a lower-body injury and is currently being evaluated. Coach Maurice praised the importance of the 29-year-old left winger, noting his vital impact alongside key players like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Marchand</a> and Tkachuk.



<h2>Will Reinhart be able to play in the playoffs?</h2>



“We’ll get him looked at tomorrow. So, Saturday I’ll have something (an update) for you,” Panthers coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-maurice" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paul Maurice</a> said during a press conference just minutes after Game 2 against the Hurricanes. Maurice confirmed that the forward will be evaluated on Friday after suffering an injury in the first period.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250523_BUS_403534_Paul-Maurice-of-the-Florida-Panthers-takes-questions-from-the-media-after-defeating-the-Toronto-Mapl-1024x576_e02241b1.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Paul Maurice of the Florida Panthers takes questions from the media after defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game Seven of the Second Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 18, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada." class="wp-image-403160" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/22135219/Paul-Maurice-of-the-Florida-Panthers-takes-questions-from-the-media-after-defeating-the-Toronto-Mapl-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/22135219/Paul-Maurice-of-the-Florida-Panthers-takes-questions-from-the-media-after-defeating-the-Toronto-Mapl-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/22135219/Paul-Maurice-of-the-Florida-Panthers-takes-questions-from-the-media-after-defeating-the-Toronto-Mapl-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/22135219/Paul-Maurice-of-the-Florida-Panthers-takes-questions-from-the-media-after-defeating-the-Toronto-Mapl-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/22135219/Paul-Maurice-of-the-Florida-Panthers-takes-questions-from-the-media-after-defeating-the-Toronto-Mapl-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/22135219/Paul-Maurice-of-the-Florida-Panthers-takes-questions-from-the-media-after-defeating-the-Toronto-Mapl-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/22135219/Paul-Maurice-of-the-Florida-Panthers-takes-questions-from-the-media-after-defeating-the-Toronto-Mapl-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/22135219/Paul-Maurice-of-the-Florida-Panthers-takes-questions-from-the-media-after-defeating-the-Toronto-Mapl.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Paul Maurice of the Florida Panthers takes questions from the media after defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game Seven of the Second Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 18, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. </figcaption></figure>



Reinhart left the ice in visible pain after taking a hard hit from Sebastian Aho and did not return to the game. It’s unpredictable how long he could be out—or even if he’ll play again in the series against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-hurricanes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Carolina</a>. For now, there is no immediate update.


 

 

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<h2>Reinhart’s impact on the Panthers</h2>



Reinhart’s potential absence presents a significant challenge for the Panthers, especially considering the recent injuries to other key players. Tkachuk, for instance, missed much of the second half of the season with a groin injury. Meanwhile, Marchand has also dealt with physical issues but has continued to contribute with his playoff experience.

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The Carolina Hurricanes and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers">Florida Panthers</a> meet in the 2025 NHL Eastern Conference Final in a long-awaited rematch of their 2023 showdown, when the Cats swept the Canes en route to the Stanley Cup Final. This time around, Rod Brind’Amour and Carolina are determined to even the scales—though they’ll need to win a game first, something they haven’t done at this stage since 2009. As the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again bring Rod Brind’Amour and Paul Maurice face to face, we take a look at the coaches’ salaries.



Brind’Amour is a living legend in Raleigh and he is treated like one, both by fans and the organization who signed him to a big contract extension in 2024. Brind’Amour was the Hurricanes’ captain during the franchise’s lone Stanley Cup championship in the 2005-06 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> season, and has been the head coach in North Carolina since 2018.



He has been able to replicate the success he found as a player, though. Brind’Amour and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-hurricanes">Hurricanes</a> have fallen at the gates of the Stanley Cup Final in two ocassions, suffering heartbreaking sweeps in both appearances, in 2019 against Boston and in 2023 against Maurice’s Florida. 



Despite failing to register a single win in the Eastern Conference Final so far in his coaching career, the Hurricanes showed their trust and full confidence in Brind’Amour signing him to a five-year extension in 2024, in which he makes roughly $2M a year, according to Sportskeeda. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250522_BUS_403141_Rod-BrindAmour-of-the-Carolina-Hurricanes-speaks-with-the-media-following-the-series-win-over-the-W-1024x576_730dbf53.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Rod Brind&apos;Amour of the Carolina Hurricanes speaks with the media following the series win over the Washington Capitals in Game Five of the Second Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on May 15, 2025 in Washington, DC." class="wp-image-403179" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/22142340/Rod-BrindAmour-of-the-Carolina-Hurricanes-speaks-with-the-media-following-the-series-win-over-the-W-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/22142340/Rod-BrindAmour-of-the-Carolina-Hurricanes-speaks-with-the-media-following-the-series-win-over-the-W-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/22142340/Rod-BrindAmour-of-the-Carolina-Hurricanes-speaks-with-the-media-following-the-series-win-over-the-W-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/22142340/Rod-BrindAmour-of-the-Carolina-Hurricanes-speaks-with-the-media-following-the-series-win-over-the-W-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/22142340/Rod-BrindAmour-of-the-Carolina-Hurricanes-speaks-with-the-media-following-the-series-win-over-the-W-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/22142340/Rod-BrindAmour-of-the-Carolina-Hurricanes-speaks-with-the-media-following-the-series-win-over-the-W-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/22142340/Rod-BrindAmour-of-the-Carolina-Hurricanes-speaks-with-the-media-following-the-series-win-over-the-W-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/22142340/Rod-BrindAmour-of-the-Carolina-Hurricanes-speaks-with-the-media-following-the-series-win-over-the-W.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Rod Brind’Amour of the Carolina Hurricanes speaks with the media following the series win over the Washington Capitals in Game Five of the Second Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on May 15, 2025 in Washington, DC.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>How much does Maurice earn?</h2>



The Panthers’ recent success in the Stanley Cup Playoffs would be impossible to explain without Paul Maurice. The 58-year-old head coach changed the team’s identity entirely and it’s led to three straight Eastern Conference Final appearances with hope still alive for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/nhl-teams-back-to-back-stanley-cup-wins">back-to-back Stanley Cups</a>.


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While coaches’ salaries are not publicly disclosed—since there is no coaches’ union like there is for players—some details do emerge regarding how much NHL coaches earn. In <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-maurice">Paul Maurice</a>’s case, the Panthers’ bench boss is currently in the final year of the initial three-year contract he signed in 2022, which pays him approximately $3.9 million per year, per Sportskeeda.



However, starting next season, Maurice’s contract will shift to the multi-year extension he signed <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/florida-panthers-stanley-cup-pursuit">after hoisting the Stanley Cup in 2024</a>. While the terms and details of the deal haven’t been disclosed, it’s fair to assume it includes a generous salary increase—well deserved for the glorious run he’s led Florida on.


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Winning comes at a price, and the Panthers are more than willing to foot the bill after enjoying the best years in franchise history under Maurice’s leadership and a star-studded roster that has become the Mecca of the National Hockey League.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-tkachuk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew Tkachuk</a> has proven to be an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> star based on his performances with the Florida Panthers, who are tied 2-2 in the second-round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs. In recent days, rumors had been growing about the physical condition of the 27-year-old forward. However, coach Paul Maurice managed to make his assessment of the team’s key player clear.



The series is tied after the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panthers</a> came back from a 0-2 deficit in the first two games. The good news for Florida was not only finishing with a shutout, but also confirming that their star Tkachuk continues to contribute points for the team.



Returning from a long injury sustained in February during the 4 Nations Face-Off with Team USA hasn’t been easy for Tkachuk. Stepping onto the ice in the middle of the playoffs is a demanding challenge for a player who now wants to clear up any doubts about new ailments in the series against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-maple-leafs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Maple Leafs</a>.



<h2>Paul Maurice reacts to Tkachuk’s shape</h2>



Head coach Paul Maurice continues to manage the Panthers’ roster in a way that gives them the chance to repeat the title they won last season. From his experience, he knows that a healthy Tkachuk is the key player his team needs to go far in the playoffs.



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“I think his game last game was his best. I think his last three games that he’s played have been the best that he’s played in the playoffs. I think he has an incredible ability to adapt his game, and I think he was doing that in the Tampa series, almost straight through the Tampa series. But he is back,” Maurice said according to NHL.com. It is clear that Tkachuk is no longer involved in new injury rumors.


 

 

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<h2>The Panthers believe in Tkachuk</h2>



It wasn’t just Maurice who highlighted Tkachuk’s role. Players like defenseman Seth Jones have praised the 27-year-old forward. “I think Matthew is one of the most natural players on this team. You can feel his voice in the locker room, his leadership, the energy he brings to our team,” said Jones.


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