Author: Francisco Oporta

March Madness

By Francisco Oporta | Nov 1st 2016 | 1 min read |

Jonathan Marchessault had a very good first month as a member of the Florida Panthers....

Panthers Offseason in One Image

By Francisco Oporta | Oct 10th 2016 | 0 min read |

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The New Face of South Florida Sports Might Be A Panther

By Francisco Oporta | Sep 5th 2016 | 10 min read |

Whether you were a Miami Heat or basketball fan or indifferent, it was difficult to avoid the news that Dwyane Wade decided to leave to play for the C...

Smarter scheduling could help Florida Panthers attendance continue to rise

By Francisco Oporta | Aug 1st 2016 | 7 min read |

Another Florida Panthers attendance article? I know, I know. It all seems like excuses or justifications for why South Floridians aren’t breakin...

Florida Panthers 2016 Preseason Schedule Released

By Francisco Oporta | Jun 17th 2016 | 2 min read |

The defending Atlantic Division Champion Florida Panthers have released their 2016 preseason schedule. Florida will play seven games against their usu...

Breaking Down the New Duds: Part 5, The Uniforms

By Francisco Oporta | Jun 16th 2016 | 8 min read |

To see previous entries in this series: click here for Part 1 on the new Leaping Cat, click here for Part 2 on the new Cat and Flag shoulder logo, cli...

Breaking Down the New Duds: Part 4, The Panther Shield

By Francisco Oporta | Jun 13th 2016 | 6 min read |

To see previous entries in this series: click here for Part 1 on the new Leaping Cat, click here for Part 2 on the new Cat and Flag shoulder logo, and...

Breaking Down the New Duds: Part 3, the Script

By Francisco Oporta | Jun 9th 2016 | 3 min read |

For my take on the Panthers’ new Leaping Cat logo click here. For my views on the Panthers’ new shoulder logo click here. Typefaces are sp...

Breaking Down the New Duds: Part 2, Florida Pride

By Francisco Oporta | Jun 6th 2016 | 6 min read |

Welcome to part 2 of the analysis of the Florida Panthers re-brand. For part 1, click here. The NHL has the weirdest group of haters in any profession...

Breaking Down the New Duds: Part 1, the Leaping Cat

By Francisco Oporta | Jun 3rd 2016 | 5 min read |

It has been a long time coming. The Florida Panthers officially turned the page toward a new chapter in their history – and future – with ...