Sportsnet ranks Panthers' Hometown Remix jerseys among NHL's best

On Monday afternoon, the NHL announced the release of 32 Hometown Remix jerseys, with the Florida Panthers going with a pink sweater to pay tribute to the vibrant color schemes that have come to define Southern Florida for decades. Whether it’s a nod to the sun or the bright-colored shirts locals and tourists wear on the street, the organization set out to make sure their new threads represented the culture outside of Amerant Bank Arena. 

Of course, with any big release, major media outlets, like Sportsnet, ranked all 32 jerseys, giving the Panthers a favorable top 10 in their rankings. Meanwhile, if anyone hops on social media, there will be hundreds of posts about the love and dislike for so many of the league’s designs, questionable or not. 

Panthers’ Hometown Remix gets favorable reviews from Sportsnet

Love or hate the concept of the NHL releasing new jerseys every season is another debate for another time, but this annual cash grab is a way to introduce fans to a new side of a beloved team. Meanwhile, the club, like the Panthers, gets a chance to be creative and get eyeballs on their product - the team. In an era where social media dominates the conversation, a bold jersey design can attract attention far beyond a team's traditional fan base.

Although we're not privy to the NHL's marketing meetings, it raises an interesting question: Are these bright and loud jersey designs intended to capture attention on social media? Are these “bright and loud” jersey releases meant to light up someone’s social media feed? “Like, did you see those pink jerseys? What team is that?” Before anyone knows it, Florida finds a new follower, and with a little luck, die-hard fans who have been collecting jerseys for decades run out and add the team’s latest release to their closet.

At least, when it comes to the Panthers Hometown Remix jerseys, fans are actually getting a great sweater, according to Sportsnet, which gave the club the sixth-best ranking out of the 32 teams. Ultimately, the color scheme tied to sunrise, along with the palm tree and hockey stick design on the front, is going to be a hit with fans across the league.

As with any ranking, there has to be a top team and a bottom one. Only five teams beat out the Panthers on the Sportsnet list, led by the Anaheim Ducks, who paid homage to the Disney Mighty Ducks, followed by the Buffalo Sabres, Nashville Predators, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Washington Capitals. 

At the bottom of the rankings are Florida's next opponent, the Chicago Blackhawks, and a familiar Stanley Cup Final opponent, the Edmonton Oilers.

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