BREAKING: Panthers drop HC Andrew Brunette and hire replacement on the spot

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June 22, 2022 (10:22)

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The Florida Panthers have just learned that interim head coach and last season's top-ranked finalist, Andrew Brunette, will not be returning to that position, but may be returning elsewhere in the team's organization.

According to several sources, Paul Maurice will take his place behind the bench.

Big news in Florida! Andrew Brunette will not be returning as coach, instead Paul Maurice will be replacing him!

I guess if it had done better against the Lightning, Brunette would have had a better fate!

More details to come...

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