Bravo: Following their Stanley Cu… Read more victory, the Florida Panthers are focused as training camp gets underway.
Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice addressed reporters at Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on September 18, 2024. He acknowledges that the Panthers’ recent Stanley Cup victory will be a recurring topic this season, as they embark on their quest to repeat as champions—something only eight teams have achieved, with the last being the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020 and 2021.
While celebrations have filled the summer, with the ring ceremony and banner raising scheduled for Opening Night against the Boston Bruins, Maurice emphasizes the importance of focusing on the present. The team must channel the energy from their success into their performance on the ice, especially as they face heightened expectations and scrutiny.
Maurice is confident in his returning core, which has experienced both the agony of losing in the Stanley Cup Final two years ago and the joy of their recent victory. With training camp starting Thursday, the focus will shift to building a strong foundation for the upcoming season.
Players like Matthew Tkachuk and Aleksander Barkov quickly transitioned from celebrating their championship to preparing for the new season, recognizing the need to balance reflection with a commitment to future success. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky also noted the challenge of staying humble after the win, stressing the importance of teamwork and chemistry as they move forward.
As the Panthers prepare for the season, they remain driven to repeat their success, ready to tackle the details that will help them compete for another championship.
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