Thanks, John Henry: "Panthers" could have started in 1991

[RECsGuy*]

"The NHL rejected Miami when financial backer John Henry decided the NHL`s franchise fee payment schedule was unreasonable and refused to give the league a non-refundable $5 million down payment."

http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1991-05-29/sports/9102280960_1_exhibition-authority-miami-arena-miami-sports

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[Acadmus]

Oh well, coulda shoulda woulda.

22 years ago now and only cost 2 years for the franchise...don't think this is all that important a news story. More like a slightly interesting footnote to team history.