Panthers Extend Bill Zito

     The Florida Panthers have signed general manager Bill Zito to a multi-year extension. He has also been given the new job title of president of hockey operations and general manager. 

     Zito joined the Panthers organization as their new general manager in September 2020. He was the assistant general manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets prior to his arrival in Sunrise. 

     The Panthers have made numerous achievements on Zito's watch. They will make their fourth consecutive Stanley Cup Playoffs appearance this weekend. Florida captured the Presidents' Trophy and the Atlantic Division in 2021-22. The Cats won the Eastern Conference title last season.