Florida Panthers Acquire 2026 First-Round Selection and 2027 Second-Round Selection from Seattle Kraken
Florida Panthers swap forward Mackie Samoskevich for two upcoming NHL draft picks, sparking talk of future roster moves.
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The brief
Yahoo Sports highlighted Samoskevich as a former first‑round pick, while MLive.com noted his status as an ex‑Michigan standout. The New York Times reported the pair of draft picks as the return for the forward.
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Quick answers
Which player did the Panthers trade to Seattle?
The Panthers traded forward Mackie Samoskevich.
What did the Panthers receive in return?
They received a 2026 first‑round draft selection and a 2027 second‑round draft selection.
Which outlets reported on the trade?
Yahoo Sports, MLive.com, and The New York Times covered the transaction.
Coverage (3)
- Panthers trade former first round pick Matthew Samoskevich on Sunday. Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- Ex-Michigan standout traded for two high NHL draft picks MLive.com · 5h ago
- Panthers trade forward Mackie Samoskevich to Kraken for pair of draft picks The New York Times · 5h ago
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