The Florida Panthers kicked off a busy week ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft by trading young forward Mackie Samoskevich to the Seattle Kraken for a 2026 first-round pick and a conditional 2027 second-round pick. General Manager Bill Zito then executed a blockbuster deal, sending multiple future first-round picks to the Ottawa Senators for captain Brady Tkachuk, who joins his brother Matthew on the Panthers. This acquisition further strengthens Florida’s already talented roster, while leaving them with over $7 million in cap space for the upcoming season. The NHL Draft is set for this Friday and Saturday in Buffalo, with free agency beginning shortly after on July 1.
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