David R, the host of the FLA Cats Hockey Podcast, shared a photo of the new logo on X. However, it's still unknown whether he took the original photo and is said employee who was fired or was merely reposting it.
Many hope the Panthers reconsider their decision and offer the employee a second chance, as it could reflect poorly on a team that recently celebrated a Stanley Cup victory. This incident brings to mind past controversies involving the team, such as when head coach Gerard Gallant was unceremoniously fired while on the team bus and left on the side of the road with his luggage.