On the Prowl: Panthers Sunday Links & Open Thread

LBC Notes

• First, we'd like to send our very sincere thanks to all who took the time to participate in submitting new logo designs over the past two weeks; we were humbled by the sheer volume - a testament to the size and enthusiasm of our growing Florida Panthers online community - and hope to offer similar opportunities in the future. We're thrilled to announce the "winning" design was authored by Francisco Oporta (known around these parts as National Mario); his logo - a small, rather pixelated teaser above - will be going "live" on Monday. Hope you enjoy our new masthead as we move into LBC v. 2.0.
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Panthers & Affliates News

• Harvey Fialkov scored some footage of Panthers forward prospect Rocco Grimaldi after a US camp practice. Sun-Sentinel
• George Richards comments on ESPN's recent organizational rankings. Like us, he seems pleased. Miami Herald
• Speaking of the Panthers organizational depth, it looks like several of those players are faring well during US Junior Evaluation Camp. USA Hockey
• Remember "Daria"? Here's what is likely the most unique theme-based team preview you'll find anywhere on the web. Hell On Ice
• In the market for a game-used Huberdeau sweater? eBay, via LBC member keith34
• The Rampage are looking toward an injection of Tallon goodness.  MySanAntonio.com

• Cincinnati coach Jarrod Skalde talks about the two newest Cyclones. CyclonesYoutube

The NHL and Beyond

• Yet another potential buyer for the Phoenix Coyotes has surfaced. CBS Sports
• Tallon seems to have won the Keith Ballard trade, but many folks believe the Canucks need to give him another chance to prove himself. Hockey Writers
• EJ Hradek takes a closer look at five players who made a big impression at the recent Ivan Hlinka Memorial Under-18 Tourney. NHL
• Anaheim knows they have a pretty good head coach in Randy Carlyle, signing him to a three-year deal to keep him behind the bench. SBN
• After the Shea Weber arbitration, Drew Doughty is taking his sweet time. Sporting News
• Interesting selection of game to rebroadcast (but seriously...what else could it be?). Lighthouse Hockey
• Looking for some potential fantasy late-round studs? Fox Sports looks at ten players who could bounce back statistically this upcoming season. Fox Sports
• Mike Brophy takes a look at the pay scale for some of the most expensive defensemen in the NHL; you'll be somewhat surprised at the list. SportsNet

• Scott Hannan has finally found a new team. Who'd have thought it would take a month and a half? TSN

• PD breaks down the organizational rankings released by ESPN earlier this week. You already know who's #1, but would you be surprised by #30? Puck Daddy
• Building the perfect blockbuster deal. DobberHockey
• A fascinating peek inside the Hurricanes' newly-renovated practice facility. Canes Country
• Not a recording: New York's Marian Gaborik due for "bounce back" year. Blueshirt Banter
• How important to success is a team's "image"  THN