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Kraken Sign Mackie Samoskevich to a 3-Year Contract

Kraken Sign Mackie Samoskevich to a 3-Year Contract

The Seattle Kraken have signed Mackie Samoskevich to a three-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $3.85 million. Samoskevich was drafted 24th overall by the Florida Panthers in the 2021 NHL Draft but didn’t make his debut until the 2023-24 season, when he played in seven games.

Mackie Samoskevich News / Daily Faceoff / July 1
Kraken sign Mackie Samoskevich to three-year extension

Kraken sign Mackie Samoskevich to three-year extension

The Seattle Kraken are making sure one of their recent acquisitions will be sticking around. On Wednesday, the team announced that they have signed forward Mackie Samoskevich to a three-year contract extension.

Mackie Samoskevich News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1
Kraken Sign Mackie Samoskevich To Three-Year Deal

Kraken Sign Mackie Samoskevich To Three-Year Deal

The Seattle Kraken announced that they have signed restricted free agent forward Mackie Samoskevich to a three-year deal. Per Elliotte Friedman, the deal carries a $3.85MM AAV ($11.55MM Total Value) and which will have Samoskevich under RFA status following the 2028-29 season.

Radko Gudas News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1
Panthers Bring Back Radko Gudas on Six-Year Deal

Panthers Bring Back Radko Gudas on Six-Year Deal

The Florida Panthers have officially reunited with one of the franchise’s most beloved defensemen, signing veteran blueliner Radko Gudas to a six-year contract carrying a $1.5 million annual cap hit.

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In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

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Radko Gudas News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1
Panthers Sign Radko Gudas To Six-Year Deal

Panthers Sign Radko Gudas To Six-Year Deal

According to a team announcement, the Florida Panthers have come together on an extension with defenseman Radko Gudas before the start of free agency. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman followed up on the announcement, indicating that it would be a six-year, $9MM ($1.5MM AAV) contract for Gudas.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1
Panthers, Eetu Luostarinen Finalizing Eight-Year Extension

Panthers, Eetu Luostarinen Finalizing Eight-Year Extension

July 1st: According to the team over at PuckPedia, the extension between the Panthers and Luostarinen is expected to be an eight-year, $40MM ($5MM AAV) agreement.

A.J. Greer News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30
Ducks Sign A.J. Greer To A Four-Year Deal

Ducks Sign A.J. Greer To A Four-Year Deal

The Ducks have signed forward A.J. Greer to a four-year $17MM contract, according to TVA Sports’ Renaud Lavoie. The contract will carry an AAV of $4.25MM and have a ten-team NTC (No Trade Clause) for the duration of the deal, as reported by Elliotte Freidman with Sportsnet.ca.

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 30

Panthers closing in on extension with 2-time Stanley Cup Champion winger

The Florida Panthers have made some significant changes after missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026. Their big move was to trade for Brady Tkachuk, but they are on the doorstep of another solid move.

Eetu Luostarinen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30
Panthers Nearing Extension With Eetu Luostarinen

Panthers Nearing Extension With Eetu Luostarinen

According to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, the Florida Panthers are nearing an extension with forward Eetu Luostarinen, which could be signed as early as tomorrow.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 30
Grading the Jacob Markstrom trade: Devils continue strong summer as Panthers identify Bobrovsky replacement

Grading the Jacob Markstrom trade: Devils continue strong summer as Panthers identify Bobrovsky replacement

Despite a seemingly never-ending run of high-profile trades, many hockey fans have lamented the perceived dearth of talent that will become available tomorrow with the beginning of the NHL’s free agency period.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 30
Grading the Panthers’ Trade for Devils’ Jacob Markström

Grading the Panthers’ Trade for Devils’ Jacob Markström

The Florida Panthers have found their successor to Sergei Bobrovsky. Earlier today, they linked up with the New Jersey Devils to acquire Jacob Markström in exchange for forward Evan Rodrigues, among other pieces.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / June 30
Panthers combine experience and upside with new goalie tandem

Panthers combine experience and upside with new goalie tandem

It appears Sergei Bobrovsky’s days with the Florida Panthers are coming to an end. The Panthers are reportedly nearing a deal to acquire New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom in exchange for forward Evan Rodrigues.

Radko Gudas News / The Hockey Writers / June 30
Panthers Secure Defensive Structure with Radko Gudas Trade

Panthers Secure Defensive Structure with Radko Gudas Trade

The NHL Entry Draft has come and gone for the Florida Panthers, who ultimately made their selections and decided not to make any big trades during the event.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 30
Panthers acquire Markstrom, Crookshank from Devils for Rodriques, Boqvist, Steeves

Panthers acquire Markstrom, Crookshank from Devils for Rodriques, Boqvist, Steeves

Sunny Mehta is dipping back into his old team’s arsenal, while a veteran netminder is returning home. On Tuesday, the Florida Panthers re-acquired goaltender Jacob Markstrom, along with forward Angus Crookshank, from the New Jersey Devils.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30
Panthers acquire Jacob Markstrom in five-player trade

Panthers acquire Jacob Markstrom in five-player trade

The Florida Panthers are nearing a trade for New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom.

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Jacob Markstrom News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30
Florida Panthers Reportedly Closing In on Jacob Markstrom Trade

Florida Panthers Reportedly Closing In on Jacob Markstrom Trade

The Florida Panthers may be on the verge of making one of the biggest moves of the offseason. According to a report from Spittin’ Chiclets’ “Rumor Boyz,” Florida are believed to be closing in on a trade that would bring veteran goaltender Jacob Markstrom back to the organization where his NHL career began.

Akira Schmid News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 29
Florida Panthers Acquire Akira Schmid

Florida Panthers Acquire Akira Schmid

The Florida Panthers have acquired netminder Akira Schmid from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for a 2028 third-round pick, per a team announcement.

NHL News / Field Level Media / June 29
Panthers acquire rights to Radko Gudas from Ducks for rights to A.J. Greer

Panthers acquire rights to Radko Gudas from Ducks for rights to A.J. Greer

The Florida Panthers are trying to bring back a familiar piece to their blue line before free agency opens. Florida acquired the negotiating rights to defenseman Radko Gudas from the Anaheim Ducks on Monday in exchange for the rights to forward A.J.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 29
Ducks and Panthers Swap Rights in Rare Pre-Free Agency Trade

Ducks and Panthers Swap Rights in Rare Pre-Free Agency Trade

The Anaheim Ducks and Florida Panthers pulled off an unusual move ahead of NHL free agency, swapping the negotiating rights to two pending unrestricted free agents before Wednesday’s noon ET deadline.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 29
Panthers acquire Radko Gudas from Ducks for A.J. Greer

Panthers acquire Radko Gudas from Ducks for A.J. Greer

A couple of pending unrestricted free agents will swap teams ahead of July 1. On Monday, the Florida Panthers acquired the rights to defenseman Radko Gudas from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for the rights to forward A.J.

Radko Gudas News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 29
Panthers Acquire Rights To Radko Gudas

Panthers Acquire Rights To Radko Gudas

According to a team announcement, the Florida Panthers have acquired the signing rights to defenseman Radko Gudas from the Anaheim Ducks for the signing rights to forward A.J.

Florida Panthers News / Inside The Rink / June 28

Florida Panthers 2026 Draft Recap

The Cats were finally on the clock on day two of the NHL Draft with two second-round picks, a fourth, two sixths, and a seventh. With the 40th overall pick, Florida selected Simas Ignatavicius, who played in Switzerland last season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25
Panthers' latest trade could make them play like NHL's most hated team

Panthers' latest trade could make them play like NHL's most hated team

While this trade is not going to really raise eyebrows from a talent perspective, it is going to get the attention of the rest of the league for what it is going to mean for the Panthers' style of play.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25
Werenski's murky future with Blue Jackets the latest sign of changing NHL

Zach Werenski's murky future with Blue Jackets the latest sign of changing NHL

It's entirely possible that another member of the gold-medal winning U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey team could be on the move this summer.

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Bill Zito News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 23
Bill Zito drops ‘fantasy hockey’ revelation on Panthers’ roster construction

Bill Zito drops ‘fantasy hockey’ revelation on Panthers’ roster construction

The Florida Panthers formally introduced new team member Brady Tkachuk on Tuesday. General manager Bill Zito appeared with Tkachuk at his introductory press conference.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 22
Panthers acquiring Brady Tkachuk from Senators in blockbuster

Tkachuk brothers united in Florida: Panthers acquiring Brady Tkachuk from Senators in blockbuster

There are a lot of layers to this trade and what it means for both sides.

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Mackie Samoskevich News / Field Level Media / June 21
Kraken acquire F Mackie Samoskevich from Panthers for 2 draft picks

Kraken acquire F Mackie Samoskevich from Panthers for 2 draft picks

The Seattle Kraken added a young right-shot winger Sunday, acquiring Mackie Samoskevich from the Florida Panthers for two draft picks ahead of this week's NHL Draft.

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