Panthers officially unveil new crest logo, uniform design

Florida Panthers, we hardly recognize thee.

The organization continued its top-to-bottom offseason renovation Thursday with the unveiling of its new uniform and primary logo at a season-ticket holders event at BB&T Center.

The look eschews the classic leaping cat logo associated with the franchise since its launch in 1993, and introduces a more composed panther adorned on a definitive crest.

The military-style badge is stitched onto a thick horizontal stripe that wraps around the uniform, and the captain and alternates will have a small soccer-style patch on the arm to denote their expanded roles.

The Panthers' captains will wear the traditional letters on their left shoulders in addition to the sleeve patch.