As the Florida Panthers prepare for their 25th anniversary season, they plan to pay respect to their past while also focusing on the franchise's future.
Look no further than the logo created to commemorate the occasion.
The emblem, which was unveiled Friday at a ceremony at Fort Lauderdale's Esplande Park, traces back to the franchise's beginning and pays homage throughout to the Sunshine State.
At the center is a modern version of the Panthers' original secondary logo depicting a crossed palm tree and hockey stick inside the sun. The logo rests upon a large silver "25" to touch on the team's silver anniversary with the Florida state flag serving as a backdrop.