NHL Coach Rankings: No. 3 Could Become All-Time Games Coached Leader

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice, currently ranked No. 3 in The Hockey News's NHL coach rankings, is on track to break Scotty Bowman's all-time record for most NHL games coached within approximately one-and-a-half seasons. The 59-year-old Maurice has coached multiple NHL franchises including the Carolina Hurricanes, Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets, and Florida Panthers, where he led the team to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2024 and 2025. His remarkable longevity and recent success are cited as key factors in his high ranking.