Arena
Attendance
602,823 total
14,703 per game
14,703 per game
1997 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
3
56
Vratislav Cech D
RetroSeasons
RetroSeasons recaps past sports seasons through stories, photos, videos, and stats from every team, league, and stadium in history. Coverage includes the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL, as well as vintage media from defunct teams and leagues.
Florida Panthers
1996-97 Season Recap
The 1997 Florida Panthers, coached by Doug MacLean, lost the Conference Quarterfinals after finishing the NHL regular season in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division with a 35-28-19 record.