Nate Schmidt, the Florida Panthers defenseman, recognized his signing as a pivotal opportunity for his 12-year NHL career—a chance to win the Stanley Cup. With a roster that boasts 15 returning players from last season’s championship team, Schmidt is focused on fulfilling the team's winning formula. Coach Paul Maurice highlights the importance of having a mix of experienced champions and hungry newcomers, ensuring the team remains driven to succeed as they prepare for the Stanley Cup Final rematch against the Edmonton Oilers.
You saw a winning recipe that worked. You want to be able to fulfill that as much as you can.
It's good to have that mix in your room. You don't want necessarily the entire team back the next year where everybody's reasonably well fed.
We wouldn't be here without them.
A chance to win the Stanley Cup was what I waited 12 years for.
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