Kraken the Ice: Assessing Seattle’s Trade for Mackie Samoskevich, Bobby McMann Extension
Executing one of the most exciting days of transactions in the franchise's brief history, the Seattle Kraken made a bold move dealing a first round pick to Florida for 23-year-old Mackie Samoskevich and locked up their best scoring threat in Bobby McMann long-term.
Emerald City Spectrum writer Nick Lee examines the ramifications of dealing one of Seattle's two first rounders in the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft for Samoskevich, discusses why the young forward fits with the team's current timeline, highlights all the positives of locking up McMann for the next six seasons, and explores what could be the next move coming for the front office with a former first round selection.
Trade! Kraken Deal 25th Overall Pick for Panthers’ Mackie Samoskevich
The 2026 NHL Draft begins this Friday, June 26 with the first round in Buffalo, New York. With the Seattle Kraken holding two first round picks and three top-40 picks overall, it was a safe assumption that they would be making and fielding trade offers to better their team before the festivities kick off.
The first salvo has been fired ahead of next weekend’s draft. According to reports on Sunday, the Seattle Kraken traded their 25th overall pick this year and a second rounder next season to the Florida Panthers for the services of winger Mackie Samoskevich.
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