"As the time wound down and the Florida Panthers closed in on their second consecutive Stanley Cup, Panthers coach Paul Maurice huddled together his fourth line of left wing A.J. Greer, center Tomas Nosek and right wing Jonah Gadjovich. He told them they were going onto the ice for the final shift of the game. They were going to be the ones who get to celebrate first."
"'I'm still trying to figure out the feelings and the emotions that I have. It was an emotional roller coaster for me. ... It's an amazing feeling.' It's also a shining example of what has been cultivated by this Panthers team: Everyone, from captain Aleksander Barkov and star winger Matthew Tkachuk to the fourth line forwards and the scratches who don't make the lineup on a nightly basis, are seen as equals. Their successes are celebrated. And their efforts are appreciated."
"He'll make the league minimum again this season at $775,000, but the opportunity to chase another Stanley Cup with this team is one he didn't want to pass up. 'I can't wait to see those guys again,' Nosek said on a segment with NHL Tonight. 'We built such a strong chemistry, and it's a blessing to play here. I'm so happy to be back again and get a chance to make a run again.'"
Coach Paul Maurice honored the Panthers' fourth line by sending A.J. Greer, Tomas Nosek and Jonah Gadjovich onto the ice for the game's final shift as Florida closed in on its second consecutive Stanley Cup. Nosek said the moment gave him chills and called it an emotional roller coaster. The organization emphasizes collective contribution, treating stars, fourth-line forwards and scratches as equals and celebrating each player's effort. Nosek re-signed for the league minimum of $775,000 and expressed eagerness to return, citing strong chemistry and the opportunity to chase another Stanley Cup as reasons for staying.
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