The Florida Panthers announced they have hired Gerard Gallant to become their new head coach. He replaces Peter Horachek, who served in an interim capacity following the dismissal of Kevin Dineen early last season.
Gallant, who scored over 200 NHL goals with the Detroit Red Wings and Tampa Bay Lightning, previously coached the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Panthers announced the hiring on their official site and included comments from general manager Dale Tallon:
We are pleased to welcome Gerard as the new head coach of the Florida Panthers. He is an individual with tremendous character, integrity and a strong passion for the game and has experience as an NHL head coach. Gerard is an excellent teacher and motivator who possesses the leadership qualities and hockey knowledge that are necessary to lead our team.
Gallant spent parts of three seasons in Columbus. He finished his run with a 56-76-6 record with four ties before getting let go during the 2006-07 campaign. The team was still in the building process at the time, which would have been difficult on any coach.
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch noted ...
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