The Florida Panthers needed to move off some money, and the Seattle Kraken are looking to bolster their offensive potential. With that, insider David Pagnotta is reporting that the two sides are completing a trade to send Mackie Samoskevich to Seattle. The Seattle Kraken are acquiring Mackie Samoskevich from the Florida Panthers, per @TheFourthPeriod Samoskevich had 12 goals and 32 points in 77 games last season. pic.twitter.com/YRDncuENTL — NHLMuse (@NHL_Muse) June 21, 2026 The full trade loo...
In The Athletic’s Every NHL team’s worst value contract in 2025-26 writer Harman Dayal tabbed defenseman Aaron Ekblad as the Florida Panthers example with “honorable” mention to forwards Sam Bennett and Carter Verhaeghe.
Florida’s Most Inefficient Contracts in 2025-26:
Aaron Ekblad Net Rating : -0.4 Cap Hit : $6.1 million Years : 7
Sam Bennett Net Rating : 5.1 Cap Hit : $8 million Years : 7
Carter Verhaeghe Net Rating : 3.7 Cap Hit : $7 million Years : 7
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Sergei Bobrovsky is seeking a five-to-six year deal, and around $7 million AAV, and as it stands right now, there's a very good chance the Florida Panthers walk away. 'Goalie Bob' has been a staple for the organization as they've turned a corner into a champion, but general manager Bill Zito isn't comfortable giving Bobrovsky a contract longer than three years, considering he's 37 years old.Last season the Russian goaltender's numbers dropped considerably, and he was one of the many reasons th...
The Florida Panthers could be facing a significant vacancy in net, and the trade market may hold their answer. Sergei Bobrovsky is a pending unrestricted free agent, his contract talks with Florida have stalled, and if he walks on July 1, the two-time defending champions would be without a proven NHL starter for 2026-27.
Nick Kypreos of Sportsnet recently linked Jordan Binnington to the Panthers on his trade board, and David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period independently suggested the same dest...
Sergei Bobrovsky's future with the Florida Panthers remains unclear.
The St. Louis Blues have some decisions to make this summer. Should they keep all three of their first-round picks? Should they move on from Jordan Kyrou? They also have…
Sergei Bobrovsky’s future has become one of the biggest storylines heading into NHL free agency 2026. The longtime Florida Panthers goaltender is reportedly seeking a contract worth as much as $42 million over six years. The 37-year-old is coming off…
The Florida Panthers missed the playoffs after two straight Stanley Cup championships, and will be looking to get back into contention next season. They ran into some serious injury issues…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have emerged as a potential suitor for Anaheim Ducks captain Radko Gudas. NHL insider Kevin Weekes reported that Toronto and the Florida Panthers are among the teams monitoring the veteran defenseman. Weekes wrote on X: “👀…
The Florida Panthers have been named a potential landing spot for a rival's Stanley Cup goalie to replace Sergei Bobrovsky.
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It could be quite the awkward first day of training camp in Toronto if this rumor were to come to fruition. The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of two teams connected to pending unrestricted free agent Radko Gudas. 👀 Per sources, I’m told @AnaheimDucks Captain D Gudas is gaining interest in the marketplace. If him & Ducks can’t get a deal done, @FlaPanthers @MapleLeafs are among potential fits.He’s physical, experienced, playoff tested, on a 2-3Yr term between 3.5M-4M+AAV #HockeyX pic.twitter.com/...
Connor Hellebuyck could be traded from the Winnipeg Jets this offseason. There has been a lot of noise surrounding Hellebuyck’s […]
Sergei Bobrovsky went 27-23-1 with an .877 SV% and a 5-on-5 goals GSAx of -12 with the Florida Panthers in 2025-26.
The Florida Panthers remain one of the NHL‘s biggest offseason storylines as uncertainty continues to surround veteran goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. According to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun, there is still no resolution between Bobrovsky and Florida with July 1 rapidly approaching.…
The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off the most brutal season after several disappointing years that preceded their performance in 2025-26. They were one of the favorites to win the Atlantic Division crown after injuries had hurt the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. While the Maple Leafs had traded star winger Mitch Marner […]
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The asking price for free agent goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, who has won two Stanley Cups with the Florida Panthers, has been revealed.Bobrovsky is finishing up his seven-year, $70 million contract with the Panthers after a very successful run in Florida that saw him lead the team to three straight Stanley Cup Finals, winning two of […]
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With the NHL offseason in full swing, the Florida Panthers have made offers to teams in an effort to improve their team. While that is happening, there is a chance they might lose a solid depth forward to free agency after he posted a career-best season, according to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. “A.J. Greer is very […]
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Add Connor Hellebuyck to the list of Team USA gold medalists potentially looking for a trade. Quinn Hughes was moved before the Olympics, Dylan Larkin has requested a move from the Detroit Red Wings, and Brady Tkachuk could be out of Ottawa. Now, The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun reports that Hellebuyck could be available in a […]
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A handful of notable NHL teams own top-10 picks in the 2026 NHL draft.
There’s simply no denying it — the Edmonton Oilers have goaltending issues, and it has been a persistent problem for several seasons. One year ago today, former Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner surrendered multiple costly goals to the Florida Panthers in Game 6 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, helping Florida capture another Stanley Cup at […]
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The Athletic’s Shayna Goldman’s Six realistic offer-sheet candidates NHL teams should target this offseason included Florida RFA forward Mackie Samoskevich, saying the following:
Not every offer-sheet candidate is in those top two compensation tiers. In some ways, it’s harder for a team to swoop in and steal players at this level because their extensions are generally more affordable and easily matched. AFP Analytics only projects Mackie Samoskevich’s next deal to carry a $3.08 million ca...
Over the weekend, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Florida Panthers swung a trade with one another, as the Panthers landed Oliver Okuliar from the Panthers in return for Emil Pieniniemi. And now, general manager Kyle Dubas hasn’t wasted any time getting his newest acquisition signed to a new contract for the upcoming 2026-27 season. The Pittsburgh […]
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On Monday, the Pittsburgh Penguins officially signed forward Oliver Okuliar to a one-year, two-way contract that runs through the 2026-27 season after acquiring him in a weekend trade with the Florida Panthers for defence prospect Emil Pieniniemi. The deal carries an NHL average annual value of $850,000. Okuliar, 26, from Slovakia, has no NHL experience […]
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Okuliar’s signing rights were acquired by Pittsburgh from the Panthers on Saturday.
The 2025-26 NHL season is over, and the Carolina Hurricanes have been named Stanley Cup Champions. We’re a little biased of course, but we are certainly happy with the result. And there are lessons to learn from their journey.
As we all know, the NHL is a little bit of a copycat league. It might be cliche at this point, but after the Florida Panthers just went back-to-back, we saw teams try to get some more physicality in their lineup (as they learned the wrong lessons from that incredibl...