The Seattle Kraken have traded for Mackie Samoskevich from the Florida Panthers, sending a first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a conditional second-round pick in 2027 back to Florida. Samoskevich, who previously played for the Panthers after being drafted 24th overall in 2021, will enter this season as a restricted free agent. He had notable contributions to the Panthers, including 31 points in the 2024-25 season during their championship run.

By the Numbers
  • Samoskevich scored 32 points (12 goals, 20 assists) last season.
  • In 156 career regular-season games, he has 63 points (27 goals, 36 assists).
State of Play
  • The Kraken aim to finalize Samoskevich's contract for a roster spot in the upcoming season.
  • The Panthers now hold two first-round picks and two second-round picks for the 2026 and 2027 drafts.
What's Next

Samoskevich's integration into the Kraken's lineup will be crucial as they prepare for the fall season. Future performance will determine if he can replicate or improve upon his scoring after a solid tenure with the Panthers.

Bottom Line

The acquisition of Samoskevich represents a strategic move for the Kraken, adding a promising young talent while giving the Panthers valuable draft capital to build for the future.