Panthers pick up two picks from Kraken
SUNRISE, Fla. — Florida Panthers President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Bill Zito announced today that the club has acquired Tampa Bay’s 2026 first-round selection (previously acquired by Seattle) and a 2027 second-round selection (previously acquired by Seattle) from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for forward Mackie Samoskevich.
The acquired 2027 second-round pick is conditional to become the higher selection of the Winnipeg or Columbus 2027 second-round picks.
Originally drafted in the first round (24th overall) by Florida in 2021, Samoskevich appeared in 156 regular-season games with the Panthers, producing 63 points (27-36-63).
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