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Panthers trade Mackie Samoskevich to Kraken for draft picks

NHL News • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 8:19 PM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Panthers trade Mackie Samoskevich to Kraken for draft picks

Summary

Mackie Samoskevich has been traded from the Florida Panthers to the Seattle Kraken. In exchange, the Panthers receive a first-round pick (No. 25) in the 2026 NHL Draft and a conditional second-round pick in 2027. Samoskevich, who won the Stanley Cup with Florida in 2025, is set to become a restricted free agent on July 1. The Kraken are anticipated to utilize him on one of their top three lines, enhancing their right-shot options.

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•Mackie Samoskevich traded to Seattle Kraken on June 21.
•Florida Panthers receive first-round pick No. 25 and conditional second-rounder.
•Samoskevich won the Stanley Cup with the Panthers in 2025.
•He becomes a restricted free agent on July 1.
•Expected to contribute on the Kraken's top two trios.

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8:19 PMNHL News — Samoskevich traded to Kraken by Panthers for draft picks - NHL.com
5:00 PMNHL News — Kraken Acquire Panthers Wing Mackie Samoskevich - NHL.com

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The former college teammate of Matty Beniers comes over for the No. 25 overall pick in next week’s NHL Draft as well as a conditional second rounder in 2027
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