That moment — one of many from the first 12 hours or so of the Cup being in the possession of the newly crowned champion Panthers — was a long time coming, helping cap what really was a four-year process of rebuilding the team's roster, coaching staff and style of play with hopes of making this title a reality.
forward took a few steps off the sand and into the water of Fort Lauderdale Beach, then dove in while hanging onto his new best friend.That moment — one of many from the first 12 hours or so of the Cup being in the possession of the newly crowned champion Panthers — was a long time coming, helping cap what really was a four-year process of rebuilding the team's roster, coaching staff and style of play with hopes of making this title a reality.
And the push to the mountaintop started with the hiring of general manager Bill Zito in September 2020. “These guys are different,” Maurice said. “It’s the way they treat each other. They love each other. It starts with Barkov and filters down. We have nine new guys this year and then we brought in Okposo and Tarasenko and you can’t tell that they’ve 10 years. It’s nothing to do with the coach. Nothing. That room has been special since Day 1.”
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