Samoskevich Heads to Kraken

Mackie Samoskevich, Florida’s last first-round pick, heads to Seattle in a blockbuster deal that sends a first and second-round pick to the Kraken — a move that leaves the Panthers without a first-round pick until 2030. At just 23, Samoskevich is eager to grow with a team that values his game, reunite with former college teammate Matty Beniers and current Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour, and spend more time with his pro hockey-playing twin sister Maddy. Signed for just $750K last season, he’s now locked in for a big payday with Seattle — a move he’s thrilled about, even with the bittersweet goodbye to Florida. The Panthers’ draft future is now on hold, and fans will be watching the 2024 Draft without a first-round pick for the first time since 2019. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/15f45d5be2643484