Rod Brind’Amour will return to handshake line after respecting Paul Maurice’s request

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’amour said on Tuesday that he is planning to join the traditional post-series hand line in the future after leaving for the request of Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice, after the loss of last season in the game 5 of the Eastern Conference final. Although toast ‘did not expect the request, Said he respected Maurice’s reasoning – Even if I did not fully agree.

“They are the players. Of course, it is,” said Brind’amour. “These guys are the ones who fight there and we are just sitting there. Not along the walk. We have invested a ton. So I have their point. It’s about players. I guess now I take it, sitting on top, reflection, we talk about losing grace and I have had some shocking memories and moments in this line as a coach who passes.”

Brind’amour said that the hand -stroke line still has a personal sense for him, pointing to Carolina’s first round’s victory over New Jersey, where several ancient hurricanes were on the devil’s list.

“I think moving forward, I will probably return only because it is a sign of respect,” said Brind’amour. “This is how I look at it. We are not out of the ice fighting, but we’re fine with these guys. So it’s my dam. I think you are right to anyone you want. He won, so I went,” OK, I will follow your leadership. But I think it’s important, however, to show respect for players. “

Maurice explained his stance after the series victory sent by the Stanley Cup champion returning to the final, saying that he wanted the moment to belong only to the players. A brief ice exchange near the banks caught their attention when the coaches shared what seemed to be an animated but respectful conversation about the decision.

“There is something to me visually, with the camera only of the men who played, they blocked traits, who fought for each other, is the end of the season, it is excited by the other,” said Maurice. “The last one deserved by a carolina hurricane player is 50 more boys in costumes. They have no idea who they are, and this is not negative. There is something really beautiful about the camera of the men who played in their hand. And we should respect it.”

Florida faces Edmonton Oilers in a final comeback of the Stanley Cup, with game 1 on Wednesday.