What happened: The Florida Panthers have traded forward Mackie Samoskevich to the Seattle Kraken. In return, Florida receives a 2026 first-round pick and a conditional 2027 second-round pick.

Why it matters: The deal hands Florida added draft capital as the Panthers reshape their forward depth this offseason. For Seattle, acquiring a young forward signals a continued push to add controllable, cost-effective talent up front.

What to watch: Watch for the conditions attached to the 2027 second-round pick to be detailed, and how Seattle slots Samoskevich into its forward group ahead of the upcoming season.