Florida
Panthers
Florida set expansion-team
records for most wins and points in the 1993-94
season. Goalie John Vanbiesbrouck, acquired from
the New York Rangers, grounded the teams
defense; right wing Scott Mellanby, formerly of
the Edmonton Oilers, led the offense. Center
Brian Skrudland was team captain. Vanbiesbrouck
and right wing Bob Kudelski both represented the
Panthers in the 1994 NHL All-Star Game. The
Panthers collected 83 points in their inaugural
season of 1993-94, the most ever for an NHL
expansion team. Under the direction of head coach
Doug Maclean, they reached the Stanley Cup Finals
in 1996, their third year in the league. For even
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