Kraken Expected To Acquire Mackie Samoskevich
The Seattle Kraken have completed their first offseason trade, acquiring forward Mackie Samoskevich from the Florida Panthers.
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The brief
The Seattle Kraken acquired forward Mackie Samoskevich from the Florida Panthers. In exchange, the Panthers received a 2026 first-round selection and a 2027 second-round selection.
Coverage from NHL.com, ESPN, Sportsnet.ca, and The Seattle Times emphasizes the specific draft assets exchanged and notes that this represents the Kraken's first trade of the offseason. Pro Hockey Rumors also reported on the expected acquisition.
Future developments will depend on the integration of Samoskevich into the Kraken roster and the eventual realization of the draft picks acquired by Florida.
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Quick answers
Who did the Seattle Kraken acquire?
The Kraken acquired forward Mackie Samoskevich.
What did the Florida Panthers receive in the trade?
The Panthers received a 2026 first-round selection and a 2027 second-round selection.
Is this the Kraken's first trade of the offseason?
Yes, according to The Seattle Times, this is the team's first offseason trade.
Coverage (5)
- Kraken acquire Mackie Samoskevich from Panthers for two draft picks Sportsnet.ca · 5h ago
- Kraken land forward in first offseason trade The Seattle Times · 5h ago
- Florida Panthers Acquire 2026 First-Round Selection and 2027 Second-Round Selection from Seattle Kraken NHL.com · 5h ago
- Kraken acquire Mackie Samoskevich in trade with Panthers ESPN · 5h ago
- Kraken Expected To Acquire Mackie Samoskevich Pro Hockey Rumors · 5h ago
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