Bill Zito: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Features

No one can accuse Florida GM Bill Zito of being afraid to make big moves. He stared and ended trade deadline week with a splash that shocked fans, both his own and opponent’s.

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 3

Panthers GM Bill Zito breaks silence on next moves after Seth Jones trade

The Florida Panthers are in a strong position to make another run at a Stanley Cup this season after winning it all in a dramatic final series over theEdmonton Oilers in 2024.

Florida Panthers News / Blade of Steel / March 3

Florida Panthers GM Bill Zito Breaks Silence on Matthew Tkachuk's Injury

Matthew Tkachuk's injury has been huge news in Florida recently, and now GM Bill Zito has commented on his potential return ahead of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 2

Panthers GM Bill Zito breaks silence on Seth Jones trade

The Florida Panthers shocked the NHL when they acquired Seth Jones from the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday. The trade came less than a week from the NHL trade deadline.

NHL News / Hockey Patrol / February 12

Former first-round pick Jesse Puljujarvi signs with new team

Jesse Puljujarvi's contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins was terminated this weekend, and he now finds himself with a Stanley Cup contender.

Sidney Crosby says he'll play in 4 Nations Face-Off despite recent injury

Who are the current captains of each NHL franchise?

The 'Stanley Cup-winning Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / January 20

Bill Zito Remembers His Friend Bob Uecker: ‘He Was Special’

Bob Uecker was known for many things in a life well lived. A part of Uecker’s life, one probably not mentioned in the many glowing remembrances written about the Hall of Fame broadcaster and American treasure, was his friendship with Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito.

NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / October 4

Thin Line Between Jubilation, Despair in Stanley Cup Final Displayed in New Series

There is rarely such a fine line that is drawn between glory and despair as was on display in this year’s Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers.

Florida Panthers News / Full Press Hockey / September 8

Bill Zito: “No Words Can Describe Winning the Stanley Cup”

The 2024-25 NHL season is right around the corner, and it has been four years since the Florida Panthers hired Bill Zito as their general manager. There have been many challenges and changes during his time with the Panthers.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / September 3

Bill Zito Transformed the Florida Panthers Through Trades, Free Agency

Monday marked the fourth anniversary of the Florida Panthers hiring Bill Zito as the team’s 11th general manager in their history. Before landing in South Florida, Zito was the senior vice president of hockey operations, associate general manager and alternate governor of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Florida Panthers News / Breakaway on SI / September 2

Panthers GM Shows How Quickly Championship Teams Are Built

When the Florida Panthers named Bill Zito as the new general manager, the goal was very simple: take the underachieving franchise with promise and turn them into a winner.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / August 16

Where Florida Panthers wingers Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe rank

NHL Network unveiled its top 20 wingers in the league right now and two members of the Florida Panthers were ranked within the top 10. Carter Verhaeghe, despite averaging 33 goals and 67 points over the past three seasons, was left off the list.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / August 15

Bill Zito Brings Stanley Cup Home to Milwaukee, Visits the Brewers

The Florida Panthers have kept to the tradition of sharing their day with the Stanley Cup with the community. General manager Bill Zito was no different.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 5

Top under-the-radar signings of NHL free agency so far

While the 2024 NHL free-agent class was top-heavy with big names and talented scorers, plenty of second-tier and depth players have inked contracts with new teams. Here are the five best under-the-radar signings of free agency so far.

Sharks sign No. 1 overall pick

Capitals sign 17-year-old draft pick

Hurricanes pursuing veteran winger

Leon Draisaitl's agent outlines timeframe for potential Oilers extension

Five NHL players who could still be traded this offseason

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

After winning the Stanley Cup, the Panthers have a big summer ahead

The Florida Panthers have won the 2024 Stanley Cup. Congratulations! Now, they have to quickly flip their focus to the summer. Within one week, Florida

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / June 10

Florida Panthers Bill Zito Loses NHL GM Award — Again

Bill Zito has been named a finalist for the Jim Gregory NHL GM of the Year Award three times in his four years with the Florida Panthers. Once again, Zito did not win.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / June 7

What the Maple Leafs can learn from Bill Zito’s time with the Panthers

When talking about how the Maple Leafs should be like the Florida Panthers the assumption is often that the narrative is about how the Leafs need to be tougher.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / June 6

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.

Florida Panthers News / Oilersnation / June 6

From dysfunction and irrelevance to consecutive Stanley Cup Finals — Getting to know the Florida Panthers

The Florida Panthers have won more playoff games in the past three years than they did over their first 27 seasons as a National Hockey League franchise.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 23

Patrik Allvin, Jim Nill and Bill Zito named finalists for Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award

The National Hockey League (NHL) announced that Patrik Allvin of the Vancouver Canucks, Jim Nill of the Dallas Stars and Bill Zito of the Florida Panthers are the three finalists for the 2023-24 Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 23

NHL announces General Manager of the Year finalists

The Canucks’ Patrik Allvin, the Stars’ Jim Nill and the Panthers’ Bill Zito were named finalists for the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award.

NHL head coaches with the most wins

The '1998-99 Dallas Stars' quiz

Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / April 22, 2024

Panthers' Bill Zito deserving of his extension, promotion

The Florida Panthers walk into the postseason as Atlantic Division champions with a record of 52-24-6 with 110 points. They are up 1-0 in their series against their big brother in the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Florida Panthers News / Oilersnation / April 15, 2024

NHL Notebook: Florida Panthers sign Bill Zito to contract extension as Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko nears return from injury

The Florida Panthers have signed general manager Bill Zito to a multi-year contract extension, the club announced Monday. Zito, 59, is in his fourth year at the helm of the Panthers, and has helped elevate them to one of the best teams in the NHL.

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 15, 2024

Panthers, Bill Zito agree to a multi-year extension

The Panthers have agreed to a multi-year contract extension with general manager Bill Zito, the club announced Monday. Zito has also been named the team’s president of hockey operations as part of the deal.

Panthers extend run of dominance over Sabres

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12, 2024

Team USA fills out management group for 4 Nations, 2026 Olympics

USA Hockey has announced the remainder of the management group that will complement Wild GM Bill Guerin for next season’s 4 Nations Face-Off and the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

Bruins' Don Sweeney, Stars' Jim Nill to manage Team Canada At 4 Nations

The best possible fictional hockey team

The 'NHL goals leaders' quiz

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 21, 2024

Panthers GM Bill Zito drops truth bomb on team’s trade deadline plan

After marching all the way to the Stanley Cup Final last June and coming within three wins of an inaugural championship, the Florida Panthers are back looking like one of the league’s best teams in 2023-24.