Samoskevich signed a three-year, $11.55 million contract with the Kraken on Wednesday.
Samoskevich was a restricted free agent after completing his one-year, $775,000 contract for the 2025-26 campaign. The 23-year-old had 12 goals and 32 points in 77 outings with Florida in 2025-26, and the Panthers dealt him to Seattle on Sunday. Samoskevich is likely to serve in a middle-six capacity with the Kraken in 2026-27.
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Kraken's Mackie Samoskevich: Acquired in trade
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Seattle acquired Samoskevich from Florida on Sunday in exchange for the No. 25 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft and a conditional 2027 second-round selection.
Samoskevich accumulated 12 goals, 32 points, 161 shots on net and 136 hits across 77 appearances during the 2025-26 campaign. The 23-year-old will be in the mix for a middle-six role with the Kraken, and he will also likely see power-play time in the 2026-27 season.
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Panthers' Mackie Samoskevich: Gets another goal in win
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Samoskevich scored a goal and blocked two shots in Monday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.
Samoskevich has six goals and two assists over his last nine outings. The 23-year-old is up to 12 goals, 31 points, 161 shots on net, 136 hits and a minus-7 rating over 76 appearances. That matches his point total from 72 regular-season outings a year ago, though the lack of growth on offense is likely due to the Panthers' team-wide struggles. He's thrived in a more prominent role down the stretch as the team has been pummeled by injuries.
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Panthers' Mackie Samoskevich: Produces three points in win
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Samoskevich scored a goal on three shots, added two assists and went plus-3 in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Maple Leafs.
Samoskevich was listed as the top-line left wing, but he finished the game with a team-low 13:37 of ice time. The minutes were distributed fairly evenly, and two of his points came in the third period, so he should be fine moving forward. The 23-year-old is at three goals and two assists over six contests in April for a total of 30 points, 160 shots on net, 135 hits and a minus-7 rating across 75 appearances this season. He's worth some streaming consideration in fantasy since the Panthers play two more non-playoff opponents to end the campaign.
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Panthers' Mackie Samoskevich: Extends goal streak in loss
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Samoskevich scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Saturday's 9-4 loss to the Penguins.
Samoskevich has scored in four straight games to get to 10 tallies on the season. The 23-year-old forward has benefited from injuries opening up a larger role for him, though he figures to slip back into the bottom six if the Panthers are healthy to start 2026-27. This year, he's at 27 points, 148 shots on net, 130 hits, 31 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating over 71 appearances, with his offense a little down from last year while the non-scoring numbers have held steady.
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Panthers' Mackie Samoskevich: On three-game goal streak
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Samoskevich scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and logged three hits in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Bruins.
Samoskevich has scored in three straight contests. While he was briefly caught up in the wave of injuries the Panthers are dealing with, he limited his absence to three games and is currently filling a middle-six role with power-play time. It hasn't led to consistent increases in ice time, but Samoskevich could be a decent streaming option for the rest of the campaign. The 23-year-old has earned nine goals, 26 points, 145 shots on net, 128 hits, 31 blocked shots and 28 PIM through 70 appearances.
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Panthers' Mackie Samoskevich: Breaks up shutout bid
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Samoskevich scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Rangers.
Samoskevich was playing in his second game back after missing three due to a neck issue. The 23-year-old forward spoiled Igor Shesterkin's shutout bid with a shot that broke his stick and got bumped into the net by the Rangers' goalie. Samoskevich has struggled a bit this season with seven goals, 24 points, 142 shots on net, 125 hits and a minus-8 rating over 68 appearances. He's shooting just 4.9 percent, compared to 11.6 percent in the 2024-25 regular season when he had 15 goals and 31 points in 72 contests as a rookie.
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Panthers' Mackie Samoskevich: Might be available for Thursday
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Samoskevich (neck) might be available for Thursday's game against Minnesota, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.
On Monday, Samoskevich received a timetable of 7-10 days, so it would be surprising if he plays against the Wild on Thursday. The 23-year-old has six goals, 23 points, 26 PIM and 123 hits across 66 appearances in 2025-26. Samoskevich will probably serve in a middle-six capacity if he draws back into the lineup.
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Panthers' Mackie Samoskevich: Out for 7-10 days
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Samoskevich (neck) is expected to miss 7-10 days, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports Monday.
Samoskevich sat out Friday's 4-1 loss to Calgary after a skate cut the back of his neck in Thursday's 4-0 win over Edmonton. He has contributed six goals, 23 points, 139 shots on net and 123 hits across 66 appearances this season.
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Panthers' Mackie Samoskevich: Second goal in last 25 games
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Samoskevich scored the Panthers' only goal Thursday in a 6-1 loss to the Lightning.
It was his second goal in the last 25 games played. Samoskevich has six goals, 15 assists and 122 shots in 55 games this season. More was expected from him after he put up 15 goals and 31 games in 72 games last year, but this may simply be a prototypical sophomore slump, and Samoskevich's outburst will come next season.
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Panthers' Mackie Samoskevich: Contributes assist in loss
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Samoskevich notched an assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Lightning.
Samoskevich missed two games due to a lower-body injury, but he saw 18:14 of ice time in this loss, which suggests he's feeling fine now. He has three helpers over his last four outings. For the season, the 23-year-old forward is up to 18 points, 77 shots on net, 67 hits, 12 PIM and a minus-4 rating through 35 appearances in a middle-six role.
Samoskevich (lower body) will be a game-time decision versus Tampa Bay on Saturday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports, but is likely to play, according to head coach Paul Maurice.
Samoskevich missed the final two games before the Christmas break due to the injury. He was productive offensively in his last eight games, scoring once and adding four assists. Overall, the 23-year-old has four goals and 13 assists across 34 appearances this season.
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Panthers' Mackie Samoskevich: Unavailable Tuesday
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Samoskevich (lower body) won't play against Carolina on Tuesday, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.
Samoskevich will miss his second straight game, but the Panthers hope to get him back into the fold against Tampa Bay on Saturday. He has collected four goals, 17 points, 75 shots on net and 66 hits through 34 outings this season.
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Panthers' Mackie Samoskevich: Won't play Saturday
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Samoskevich will miss Saturday's game against St. Louis due to a lower-body injury, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Samoskevich suffered the injury during Friday's 4-3 shootout win over Carolina. He has four goals and 17 points in 34 appearances in 2025-26. Jack Studnicka is set to draw back into the lineup due to Samoskevich's absence. Samoskevich is considered day-to-day, so he still might be an option for Tuesday's clash against the Hurricanes.
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Panthers' Mackie Samoskevich: Three points in last two games
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Samoskevich delivered two assists in a 5-3 loss to the Penguins on Thursday.
Samoskevich has three points (one goal, two assists) in his last two games and six points, including four assists, in nine games this season. Perhaps most impressively, Samoskevich has 17 shots in his last four games. Last season, he put up 129 in 72 games, so he could be poised for a big sophomore season.
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Panthers' Mackie Samoskevich: Two assists in season opener
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Samoskevich delivered two assists in a 3-2 win over Chicago on Tuesday.
Samoskevich's role with the Panthers was cloudy all summer due to the team's veteran signings. However, injuries have opened the door for him to continue to develop his exciting skills. Samoskevich could be a great breakout story this season. Bare minimum, you need to tap into his opportunity early this campaign.
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Panthers' Mackie Samoskevich: Generates assist in playoff debut
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Samoskevich registered an assist and four hits in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Lightning in Game 1.
Samoskevich stayed on the second line for the playoff opener, which was his postseason debut. That could change if the Panthers opt to move Brad Marchand up to play alongside Sam Bennett and Matthew Tkachuk later in the playoffs. Samoskevich has been good in his first full NHL campaign -- he earned 15 goals, 31 points, 129 shots on net, 134 hits and a minus-4 rating over 72 regular-season outings.
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Panthers' Mackie Samoskevich: Playing Tuesday
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Samoskevich (rest) will play against Tampa Bay on Tuesday, per Rob Darragh of the Panthers' official site.
Samoskevich sat out Monday's 5-3 loss to the Rangers for rest. He has contributed 15 goals, 31 points, 126 shots on net and 133 hits through 71 appearances this season.
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Panthers' Mackie Samoskevich: Not playing Monday
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Samoskevich (rest) won't be in the lineup versus the Rangers on Monday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Samoskevich will get the game off to rest, but he could return to action versus Tampa Bay on Tuesday in Florida's regular-season finale. He has accounted for 15 goals, 31 points, 126 shots on net and 133 hits through 71 appearances this season.
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Panthers' Mackie Samoskevich: Nets another game-winner
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Samoskevich scored a goal Thursday in a 4-1 win over the Red Wings.
Samoskevich beat Cam Talbot over the glove with a turnaround wrister from the slot near the midpoint of the second period, and it held up as the winner. Samoskevich sits 10th among first-year scorers. He has 15 goals, 16 assists and 125 shots in 70 games this season. Five of Samoskevich's 15 goals have been game-winners, tying him for the team lead.
