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Alan Cohen

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Sports Executive

The Resume

    (October 5, 1954- )
    Born in Miami, Florida
    Majority owner of the Florida Panthers (2001-09)
    Pharmaceutical salesman and founder of various pharmaceutical companies in and around Florida

Why he might be annoying:

    He was considered one of the worst owners in professional hockey, bad enough to make Harold Ballard look good.
    He hated the Panthers predominantly red uniform, opting to use the navy alternate as the primary home uniform.
    He hired and fired six general managers and six head coaches under his regime.
    Under his ownership, the team made no playoff appearances and essentially became the NHL's version of the Los Angeles Clippers.
    His micromanagement of the team led to many players requesting trades or leaving the team through free agency when their contracts expired.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He made most of his wealth through the pharmaceutical industry.
    He formed a consortium ownership group, which purchased the club from original owner Wayne Huizenga.
    He successfully lobbied former NFL star Bernie Kosar to join the group, despite the fact Kosar knew little about hockey.
    He was described as a hard working, driven, goal oriented man by former co-workers.
    He was instrumental in convincing the NHL to bring the All-Star Weekend to Sunrise (2003).

Credit: Ricky


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 18 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 21 Votes: 66.67% Annoying