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Breaking News: Florida Panthers Trade Mackie Samoskevich To Seattle Kraken

There’s been plenty of noise around the Panthers and possible trades as of late, but the one that broke on Sunday hadn’t been one of them. Florida has traded Mackie Samoskevich to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for a 2026 first-round pick and a conditional 2027 second-round pick.

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Mackie Samoskevich News / Daily Faceoff / June 21

Kraken aquire Samoskevich from Panthers for draft picks

A young winger is moving across the country. On Sunday, the Seattle Torrent acquired Mackie Samoskevich from the Florida Panthers. In exchange, the Panthers are receiving a first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a conditional 2027 second-round pick.

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Mackie Samoskevich News / NHL Trade Talk / June 21

Kraken and Panthers Make a Trade, Mackie Samoskevich Going to Seattle

The Florida Panthers and Seattle Kraken made a trade on Sunday. It has been confirmed that Seattle is getting forward Mackie Samoskevich, and going back to the Panthers is the 25th pick this year, a conditional second next year (either Columbus or Winnipeg pick).

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Mackie Samoskevich News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 21

Kraken Acquire Mackie Samoskevich

The Kraken have acquired winger Mackie Samoskevich from the Panthers. Seattle is sending the 25th overall pick in this year’s draft plus a conditional second-rounder in 2027 the other way.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / NHL Trade Talk / June 21

Better Trade Option Available: No Wonder the Panthers Good With Bobrovsky Walking Away

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Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / June 18

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Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 18

Panthers rumors: Florida could lose depth forward in free agency after career-best season

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Jordan Staal had interesting comments after winning Stanley Cup

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Trade Rumors Around The Florida Panthers

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Former NHLer Jesse Puljujärvi loses World Championship medal, fans urged to check karaoke bars

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Cooper Black News / Daily Faceoff / June 8

Panthers sign Cooper Black to two-year contract extension

The Florida Panthers have agreed to terms on a two-year, two-way contract extension with goaltender Cooper Black, the club announced Monday afternoon. Black, 24, posted a 25-13-4 record, one shutout, and a .903 save percentage in 42 games with the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers during the 2025-26 regular season.

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 8

Panthers Sign Cooper Black To Two-Year Contract

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Panthers’ 17-Goal Guy Going to Market: Oilers Make a Lot of Sense

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