Bill Zito's latest magic: Bolstering Panthers' core with Bennett, Ekblad, Marchand deals
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Florida Panthers players celebrated their victory around the Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers. General Manager Bill Zito re-signed three key players, Sam Bennett, Aaron Ekblad, and Brad Marchand, while also securing Tomas Nosek for another year. Zito emphasized the players' desire to stay with the team, highlighting their investment in the community and team success. The players recognize Zito's strategic vision and leadership, contributing to the franchise's back-to-back Stanley Cup championships and their future competitive prospects.
'I didn't [do it]. It was those guys,' Zito said. 'There's no gray area whatsoever. ... It's those guys wanting to be part of something they created.'
'BZ is the man with the plan, right?' Ekblad said. 'That's why they brought him in. He has an idea of the way things should be run and what needs to be done to win.'
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