Author: Francisco Oporta

Eye On The Cats: Dan Ellis

By Francisco Oporta | Feb 27th 2019 | 3 min read |

Dan Ellis was brought into the Sawgrass via trade with the Dallas Stars for former Vezina and Conn Smythe winner Tim Thomas. Thomas had requested a mo...

The LBC Third Jersey Factory: Part One

By Francisco Oporta | Feb 27th 2019 | 11 min read |

The Florida Panthers have had three alternate uniforms in their history. The first two were just navy and red variations of their primary uniform set ...

The NHL's Sunbelt Franchises: Why the Hate? Part 1

By Francisco Oporta | Feb 27th 2019 | 10 min read |

(Ed. note: Part Two can be found here) With this series I look to explore the state and perception of the so-called “sunbelt” National Hoc...

Florida’s final home fight ends in 4-3 franchise record victory vs. Buffalo

By Francisco Oporta | Apr 8th 2018 | 6 min read |

The Panthers began the day scoreboard watching as they sat four points out of the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference that was held by the ...

Cardiac Cats Concoct Comeback to Close Out Coyotes 4-2

By Francisco Oporta | Mar 26th 2018 | 7 min read |

The Florida Panthers came home for a short one-game homestand to face the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday night. The Cats are still on the outside looking...