The number nine has been worn by a total of seven Florida Panthers in franchise history, Its original holder was journeyman forward Jamie Leach and it is now sported by veteran center Brian Boyle. Let’s take a look at Florida’s seven of nines.
Jamie Leach
The son of 1970s goal-scorer Reggie Leach, Jamie was the first Panther to wear the number nine. Leach played two games for the Cats during the 1993-94 expansion season and scored a goal. The games and goal were his last in the NHL. Prior to joining the Panthers, Leach played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, where he got his name on the Stanley Cup in 1992 by appearing in 38 regular season games, and Hartford Whalers.