Author: Francisco Oporta

Getting Reacquainted with the Florida Panthers

By Francisco Oporta | Jan 4th 2021 | 8 min read |

It’s been a while since we’ve had hockey. It has been a while since we have had Florida Panthers hockey. It’s been a while since I have written ...

The Florida Panthers need a new Third Jersey

By Francisco Oporta | Apr 30th 2020 | 4 min read |

The Florida Panthers have avoided having an alternate uniform since rebranding in 2016. That has had many Cats fans clamoring for a new third jersey. ...

Florida Panthers chosen to host 2021 NHL All-Star Weekend

By Francisco Oporta | Jan 21st 2020 | 2 min read |

On January 21, 2020, George Richards of The Athletic broke the news over Twitter that the Florida Panthers and the BB&T Center (likely under the T...

Florida Panthers 2010s All-Decade Team

By Francisco Oporta | Jan 2nd 2020 | 11 min read |

The Florida Panthers may have only made two playoff appearances in the 2010s but that does not mean they were completely bereft of talent. From career...

Ugly Sweater Series: The Worst Jersey in Florida Panthers History

By Francisco Oporta | Dec 2nd 2019 | 6 min read |

When it comes to the Florida Panthers, there is one word you can describe them as: consistent. No, I don’t mean the Cats’ performance in the stand...

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...