Panthers announce multi-year extension for head coach Gallant

The Florida Panthers signed head coach Gerard Gallant to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced Saturday.

The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the deal is believed to be for two years, keeping him with the club through 2019.

"We are pleased to agree with Gerard on a multi-year extension," general manager Dale Tallon said in a release. "He has done an excellent job of creating a winning culture and developing our young players in his time with the Panthers. He is an ideal fit for our group and we look forward to having him lead our team as we work towards our goal of winning the Stanley Cup."

Gallant helped lead the club to a 11-3-0 record in December setting a franchise record as the club's most successful month. The Panthers currently sit second in the Atlantic Division, just one point behind the Montreal Canadiens.

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