Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour rejected Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice's suggestion to remove coaches and staff from the playoff handshake line. Maurice aims for a more visual connection to players’ efforts on the ice, highlighting the non-participation of the staff. Brind'Amour, however, values the moment as a tradition of 'gracious losing', recalling personal experiences and connections made during the handshake. He believes it’s a sign of respect, asserting he will continue to partake in the handshake line in future seasons, regardless of Maurice's stance.
"There's this long list of people in suits and track suits. We had like 400 people on the ice...but not one of them was in the game."
"Sitting back on it and reflecting, I've had some pretty impactful memories... as a coach going through it."
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