Let's talk about Stanley Cup Final jersey patch locations

Fans have voiced their displeasure with the jersey location of this year's Stanley Cup Final patch

There has been a lot of discussion about Stanley Cup Final patches over the past couple days.

On Monday, I snapped a photo of a Matthew Tkachuk jersey with a Final patch on the chest and posted it on social media.

Lets clear up any confusion.

The Stanley Cup patch is on the left side of the chest on Panthers jerseys because the right side is designated for jersey advertisement logos.

This is a change from past years, where the patch has been on the right side of the chest. 

The jersey advertisements were new for the 2022-23 season. 

The Panthers and Autonation agreed on a 3-year deal for the company's logo to be on Florida's away jerseys just prior to the season. 

Technically there are four spots a jersey ad can go: left and right chest and left and right shoulders.

Florida's jerseys have player numbers on the shoulders, so that's out as an option.

Tkachuk's jersey looks cluttered with the patch because his jersey also features the "A" for alternate captain in the same area, but that's where the captain letters go, so no ad space on that side.

It's exactly the same as earlier in the season when Florida wore patches for the All-Star Game.

They were also on the left side of the jersey front. See below: 

If you're wondering about Vegas, they have ad logos on their home jerseys but not on the road. 

Like Florida, the Golden Knights also have logos and numbers on the shoulders of their jerseys. 

At the end of the day, Final patches on the same side as captain letters may not be the most aesthetically pleasing, but may I remind you that this only happens when your team makes it to the Stanley Cup Final.

Again, the Florida Panthers.

Are in.

THE STANLEY. 

CUP. 

FINAL.

Does it really matter where the little silver patch on the jersey goes?