Q 01/05

Which Blockbuster Video magnate was awarded the Panthers franchise in December 1992?

A) Vincent Viola

B) Wayne Huizenga

C) Alan Cohen

D) Cliff Viner

Answer · why

B) Wayne Huizenga

He already owned the Marlins and part of the Dolphins; the entry fee was $50 million.

Q 02/05

What name did the owner originally want for the team, before the NHL rejected it?

A) Everglades

B) Miami Manatees

C) Block Busters

D) Florida Gators

Answer · why

C) Block Busters

The uniforms would have been in the video chain's blue and gold.

Q 03/05

The Panthers were awarded on the same day as which other 1993 expansion team?

A) Nashville Predators

B) Ottawa Senators

C) Tampa Bay Lightning

D) Mighty Ducks of Anaheim

Answer · why

D) Mighty Ducks of Anaheim

Disney got the rights to Anaheim that morning; the two clubs entered the league together in 1993-94.

Q 04/05

The team is named for an endangered big cat native to which region?

A) The Florida Keys

B) The Everglades

C) The Panhandle

D) The Ocala forest

Answer · why

B) The Everglades

The club pledged money to panther preservation when the logo was unveiled.

Q 05/05

Which former Islanders general manager was named the Panthers' first president in 1993?

A) Bryan Murray

B) Bobby Clarke

C) Bill Torrey

D) Dale Tallon

Answer · why

C) Bill Torrey

Bobby Clarke was the first GM but left for Philadelphia after one season.