Panthers Trade Mackie Samoskevich to Kraken, Fans React

WHO:

Pro Hockey Rumors - Mackie Samoskevich, a winger, was traded from the Florida Panthers to the Seattle Kraken.

Pro Hockey Rumors - Jason Botterill is the General Manager of the Seattle Kraken.

Pro Hockey Rumors - Bill Zito is the General Manager of the Florida Panthers.

WHAT:

Pro Hockey Rumors - The Seattle Kraken acquired Mackie Samoskevich from the Florida Panthers.

Pro Hockey Rumors - The Kraken sent the 25th overall pick in the current draft and a conditional second-round pick in 2027 to the Panthers.

Pro Hockey Rumors - Samoskevich scored 15 goals in one season and 12 goals in the following season.

Pro Hockey Rumors - Samoskevich's shooting percentage regressed to 7.5% in the last season.

Pro Hockey Rumors - The Panthers now have over $15.2 million available to address their goaltending situation and replace Samoskevich.

WHERE:

Pro Hockey Rumors - The trade involves the Florida Panthers and the Seattle Kraken, both teams in the NHL.

WHEN:

Pro Hockey Rumors - The conditional second-round pick in 2027 will be determined based on which selection, originally owned by Winnipeg or Columbus, ends up higher.

WHY:

Pro Hockey Rumors - The Panthers decided to trade Samoskevich as they are set to bring in a blue-chip prospect with the ninth overall pick in the current draft and he needs a new contract as a restricted free agent.

Pro Hockey Rumors - The Kraken needed more firepower and targeted Samoskevich for months.

HOW:

Pro Hockey Rumors - The trade was confirmed by both the Seattle Kraken and the Florida Panthers.

Mackie Samoskevich has been traded from the Florida Panthers to the Seattle Kraken, with the Kraken sending the 25th overall pick in the current draft and a conditional second-round pick in 2027 to the Panthers. Samoskevich, who scored 15 goals in one season and 12 in the next, saw his shooting percentage drop to 7.5% last season, prompting Florida to make the move as they prepare to draft a blue-chip prospect with the ninth overall pick. The trade has been confirmed by both teams, and the Panthers now have over $15.2 million available to address their goaltending situation and replace Samoskevich.