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Florida Panthers: Remembering Bill Torrey’s Legacy

He was the first president of the franchise and was a massive piece to the puzzle in the early seasons of the organization. Torrey also served as the general manager of the New York Islanders during their 1980s dynasty, in which the Islanders won four consecutive Stanley Cups.

We are mourning the loss of a true hockey legend and the pioneer of the Florida Panthers. Mr. Torrey, you are forever in our hearts.

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Torrey served as Panthers’ president for the first nine years of the franchise.