Paul Maurice, in his usual self-deprecating way, tried to deflect the big news that came out prior to the Florida Panthers’ 5-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday that he signed a multi-year extension with the team. “I’m just thankful, and hopeful, I guess, that the ink dried on that thing,’’ Maurice said postgame after the loss.

Minnesota's Filip Gustavsson continued his sizzling start to the season by making 24 saves, Jake Middleton tied a career-best with three assists.

SUNRISE, Fla. – Florida Panthers President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Bill Zito announced today that the club has agreed to terms with Head Coach Paul Maurice on a multi-year contract extension.

The Panthers on Tuesday announced that coach Paul Maurice has agreed to a multi-year contract extension. The exact length and terms of the deal were not announced. Maurice was in the last season of his contract.

After a making two straight Stanley Cup Final's and achieving championship success, Paul Maurice will continue to be the Panthers bench boss for many years to come

The contract extension discussions between Paul Maurice and the Florida Panthers weren’t exactly of the back-and-forth variety. “There was really no negotiat

The Florida Panthers have signed coach Paul Maurice to a multi-year contract extension four months after he guided the franchise to its first Stanley Cup victory. Financial terms were not disclosed.

We are excited for Paul and his staff to continue to keep the Florida Panthers as a destination franchise for the foreseeable future.” Maurice ranks second in games coached behind just Scotty Bowman and sits fourth in career wins.

Paul Maurice led the Florida Panthers to their first-ever Stanley Cup championship last June, and the veteran head coach was rewarded for his continued efforts on Tuesday. Maurice was locked up on a multi-year contract extension,

The reigning Stanley Cup-winning coach signed an extension on Tuesday. On Tuesday afternoon, the Florida Panthers extended head coach Paul Maurice to a multi-year deal.