“I think the Panthers are going to trade for Dylan Larkin” — Rick Springhetti

A trade that came out of nowhere was finalized on Father’s Day.
A few hours ago, it was announced that Mackie Samoskevich was leaving the Florida Panthers to join the Kraken.
This trade is a win-win for both teams. The Kraken are acquiring a 23-year-old winger who was a member of the Panthers during both of their Stanley Cup victories. However, he only received the 2025 championship ring, since in 2024 he had played just seven games and did not appear in the playoffs.
As for the Panthers,