The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team competing in the National Hockey League's (NHL) Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. They initially played at Miami Arena before moving to Amerant Bank Arena in 1998. As the NHL's southernmost team, they serve the Greater Miami area and have had local broadcasting rights held by Bally Sports Florida since 1996. The Panthers are affiliated with the Charlotte Checkers (AHL) and the Florida Everblades (ECHL).
As of 2024, they have appeared in the Stanley Cup Finals twice, in 1996 (losing to the Colorado Avalanche) and in 2023 (losing to the Vegas Golden Knights). During the 1996-2020 period, the Panthers only made the playoffs five times without winning a series. This also included a notable 10-year absence from the playoffs between 2001-2011. However, a revival in form saw them win their first playoff series in more than two decades in 2022 and bettered this by reaching the Stanley Cup finals only for the second time in 2023.
Who is Florida Panthers Head Coach 2024?
According to the NHL, Paul Maurice serves as the head coach of the Florida Panthers as of 2024. He was named head coach on June 22, 2022, and brought over 25 seasons of NHL coaching experience with him.
Paul Maurice was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 12th round (252nd overall) of the 1985 NHL Draft while playing in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) for the Windsor Compuware Spitfires (presently the Windsor Spitfires). His OHL journey saw him play for four seasons before an eye injury derailed his playing career. He soon transitioned into coaching with the Spitfires before joining Detroit Jr. Red Wings of the OHL and leading them to an OHL championship in the 1994-95 season.
Maurice began his NHL head coaching career with the Hartford Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes during the 1995-96 season and continued to coach the team until 2003-04. He then left to join the Toronto Maple Leafs but returned for a second spell in 2008. In his entire time with the Hurricanes, he led them to the Stanley Cup Final in 2002 and the Eastern Conference Final in 2009.
Maurice then joined the Winnipeg Jets in the 2013-14 season and coached the team until the 2021-22 season. Under his leadership, the Jets reached the Western Conference Final in 2018. He left the Jets in December 2021 and was later appointed as the head coach of the Florida Panthers in June 2022. In his first season with the Panthers, he led the team to win the Prince of Wales Trophy and secured the franchise’s first victory (Game 3) in the Stanley Cup Finals. This also marked Maurice’s second appearance in the Stanley Cup Final as a coach.
Paul Maurice's physical attributes
| Paul Maurice | Physical Attributes |
| Age | January 30, 1967 (age 57) |
| Height | 6’2” (188 cm) |
| Weight | 185 lbs (84 kg) |
Paul Maurice age
Paul Maurice was born on January 30, 1967, and is 57 years old, as of 2024.
Paul Maurice height
Paul Maurice stands 6 feet 2 inches tall (188 cm) as per Insight News
Paul Maurice weight
Paul Maurice weighs 185 pounds (84 kg) as per Insight News.
Florida Panthers Head Coaches year by year
According to Statmuse, The Florida Panthers have had several head coaches over the years. Paul Maurice has been the coach since 2023, with a record of 105-60-15 in the regular season and 29-16 in the playoffs. Joel Quenneville coached in 2021-2022, finishing with a 95-32-11 regular season record and 6-10 in the playoffs. Other notable coaches include Bob Boughner (2018), Gerard Gallant (2015-2017), and Peter Horachek (2014). Kevin Dineen, Peter DeBoer, and Jacques Martin also had significant stints as head coaches in the early 2000s.
| COACH | YEARS | RECORD (REG) | RECORD (PST) |
| Paul Maurice | 2023-2025 | 105-60-15 | 29-16-0 |
| Joel Quenneville | 2021-2022 | 95-32-11 | 6-10-0 |
| Bob Boughner | 2018 | 44-30-8 | |
| Tom Rowe | 2017 | 24-26-10 | |
| Gerard Gallant | 2015-2017 | 96-65-25 | 2-4-0 |
| Peter Horachek | 2014 | 26-36-4 | |
| Kevin Dineen | 2012-2014 | 56-62-28 | 3-4-0 |
| Peter DeBoer | 2009-2011 | 103-107-36 | |
| Jacques Martin | 2006-2008 | 110-100-36 | |
| John Torchetti | 2004 | 10-12-4-1 | |
| Rick Dudley | 2004 | 13-15-9-3 | |
| Mike Keenan | 2002-2004 | 45-73-23-12 | |
| Duane Sutter | 2001-2002 | 22-35-8-7 | |
| Terry Murray | 1999-2001 | 79-79-31-11 | 0-4-0-0 |
| Bryan Murray | 1998 | 17-31-11 | |
| Doug MacLean | 1996-1998 | 83-71-33 | 13-14-0 |
| Roger Neilson | 1994-1995 | 53-56-23 |
Florida Panthers Managers 2024
This is a look at the managers in the Florida Panthers team as per the NHL official site -
| Managers | Position |
| Jamie Kompon | Assistant Coach |
| Sylvain Lefebvre | Assistant Coach |
| Tuomo Ruutu | Assistant Coach |
| Myles Fee | Assistant Coach |
| John Congemi | Assistant Video Coach |
| Robb Tallas | Goaltending Coach |
| Maxim Ivanov | Skills Coach |
Florida Panthers Staff 2024
This is a look at the other staff in the Florida Panthers team as per the NHL official site -
| Staff | Position |
| Dave DiNapoli | Head Athletic Trainer |
| Brian Riedel | Assistant Athletic Trainer |
| Tim Wittenauer | Director of Sports Performance & Rehabilitation |
| Mike Valcy | Massage Therapist |
| Derick Anderson | Director of Sports Psychology |
| Teddy Richards | Head Equipment Manager |
| Dakota King | Assistant Equipment Manager |
| Thomas Anderson | Assistant Equipment Manager |
| Joe Wieszczek | Assistant Equipment Manager |
Read More: Paul Maurice Coaching History
FAQs on Who is the coach of the Florida Panthers?
A. Paul Maurice has coached the Hartford Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes, Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets, and Florida Panthers.
A. Paul Maurice was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 12th round of the 1985 NHL Draft but did not play in the NHL.
A. Paul Maurice was born on January 30, 1967, making him 57 years old.
A. Paul Maurice has been coaching since 1988.
