Moves By Bill Zito Built Florida Panthers into a Powerhouse

The Florida Panthers come into this year’s Stanley Cup Final a team that has evolved over the past few years — and impressively so. 

Two years ago, the Panthers won the Presidents’ Trophy but were eliminated by Tampa Bay in the second round of the playoffs.

General Manager Bill Zito was determined to improve the team.

Welcome Matthew Tkachuk and Paul Maurice.

Last season, the team reached the Stanley Cup Final, but it lost to the Vegas Golden Knights.

More improvement was needed.