Kraken acquire RFA Mackie Samoskevich from Panthers
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 6:12 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The Seattle Kraken have traded for 23-year-old forward Mackie Samoskevich from the Florida Panthers. In the deal, the Kraken will send the No. 25 pick in this week's NHL draft back to Florida. This acquisition strengthens the Kraken's roster as they prepare for the upcoming season. Samoskevich, who has shown promise in his early career, is expected to contribute to the team's offensive strategies. The trade marks a significant move for both teams during this offseason.
- •Mackie Samoskevich joins the Kraken from the Panthers.
- •Kraken send No. 25 draft pick to Florida.
- •Samoskevich is 23 years old and a restricted free agent.
- •Move aims to enhance Kraken's offensive capabilities.
- •NHL draft is set for this Friday.
- 7:04 PMESPN — Kraken pick up RFA Samoskevich in Panthers deal
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Kraken acquire Mackie Samoskevich in a trade with the Panthers
"Samoskevich is a 23-year-old with 64 points in 160 regular-season and playoff games who gives the Kraken a much-need infusion talent after they missed the playoffs for the fourth time in their five years of existence.
"The Kraken have acquired 23-year-old forward Mackie Samoskevich in a trade with the Panthers that will send the No. 25 pick in Friday's NHL draft back to Florida.
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External links- ESPNJun 21, 2026, 7:04 PMKraken pick up RFA Samoskevich in Panthers deal
The Kraken have acquired 23-year-old forward Mackie Samoskevich in a trade with the Panthers that will send the No. 25 pick in Friday's NHL draft back to Florida.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 7:00 PMKraken acquire Mackie Samoskevich in a trade with the Panthers
Samoskevich is a 23-year-old with 64 points in 160 regular-season and playoff games who gives the Kraken a much-need infusion talent after they missed the playoffs for the fourth time in their five years of existence.
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