Episode 51 - Top Cat - A Chat with Panthers Head Coach Paul Maurice

After three decades behind NHL benches, Paul Maurice finally reached the top of the coaching mountain last spring when his Florida Panthers held off the Edmonton Oilers to win the Stanley Cup.

Maurice visited with Neil and Vic Friday to discuss his long history as a coach, several recent acquisitions, preparing to defend the title and then...as the interviewed wrapped up, there was another piece of business the coach had to attend to.

There's also some unpacking to the trade deadline both from player and team perspectives as well as a discussion on growth of Ottawa Captain Brady Tkachuk.

IN THIS EPISODE:

[01:36] - In "Three Things You Need to Pay Attention To," Brad Marchand is a Florida Panther, Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky is taking a positive stand having to move recent acquisition Mikko Rantanen and two front-runners are emerging in the East Wild Card picture while the defending Presidents' Trophy winners flounder.

[12:52] - Paul Maurice joins the show and reflects on winning the Stanley Cup in 2024 and how the feeling gets better with time.

[17:18] - Neil and Paul embark on the journey of Maurice's long head coaching career dotted throughout with some terrific stories about people and hockey culture.

[40:00] - In advance of the trade deadline acquisition of Brad Marchand, Maurice speaks about several other additions the Panthers had brought in leading up to 3pm last Friday.

[44:35] - While the Panthers were bolstering their lineup, so too were other clubs around the NHL. Maurice addresses the importance of paying attention to other deals around the league.

[49:09] - A little levity. Maurice is one of the great humorists in the NHL and he tells us which comedian's style he's found effective in delivering his own messages.

[50:20] - The meaning of the Cup and its impact to others is brought home to wrap up the discussion.

[57:05] - Notable trade deadline debuts.

[1:00:08] - Brady Tkachuk has matured into one of the NHL's top leaders. We look at what has changed in Canada's capital.

[1:03:34] - With the trade deadline behind us, Neil takes Vic's $100 and evaluates the Western Conference powerhouses before placing his bet.

[1:15:22] - Player Notes

[1:20:44] - In the Human Side of the Story, a few things you may not have know about Panthers head coach Paul Maurice.

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