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The New York Rangers signed forward Eeli Tolvanen to a one-year contract (reported to be around $1.5 million), adding a 27-year-old winger who had 12 goals and 36 points in 78 games for Seattle last season. Tolvanen, a first-round pick by Nashville in 2017, has 92 goals and 190 points in 423 NHL games with Nashville and Seattle and has represented Finland at the World Juniors and Olympics.
Barrett Hayton’s one-year offer sheet from New Jersey was matched by the Utah Mammoth, keeping him with the team; while Shane Wright of Seattle was floated as a potential target, his metrics are mixed—strong defensive impact but underwhelming offense—making him a poor fit for Sunny Mehta’s puck-centric Devils, so they’re likely to avoid Wright.
Seattle selected Chase Reid, a 6'3" right-shot defenseman from the Soo Greyhounds, with the 7th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft—a surprising choice as Seattle’s first-round defenseman. Reid led draft-eligible OHL defensemen in goals, points and points per game and is lauded for mobility, size and hockey sense. He’s committed to Michigan State and is projected to develop into a top-pairing, power-play contributor after further time in college and the AHL, potentially earning a future spot in Seattle's lineup.
The Florida Panthers pull off a blockbuster trade to land Brady Tkachuk from Ottawa, then immediately move Mackie Samoskevich to Seattle; Pittsburgh Hockey Now also runs a Penguins draft-picks retrospective, framing the latest NHL chatter around trades, draft capital, and the looming draft/free-agency period.
Seattle Kraken forward Bobby McMann re-signed for six years and $34.5 million to stay with Seattle through 2031-32 after gauging the team’s direction; he tallied 29 goals last season and had a 10-goal, 4-assist burst in 18 games after arriving mid-season, as Seattle added forward Mackie Samoskevich to boost speed and depth as part of a broader plan to win and develop young players.
Bobby McMann signed a six-year contract with the Seattle Kraken (terms undisclosed). The 30-year-old forward posted career highs this season (29 goals, 17 assists, 46 points in 78 games) and added 14 points in 18 games with Seattle after a March 6 trade from the Maple Leafs. An undrafted free agent, he has 105 points in 218 regular-season NHL games and three playoff assists. The Kraken also bolstered their lineup by acquiring Mackie Samoskevich from the Panthers for a 2026 first-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick.
Seattle acquires Mackie Samoskevich from Florida in exchange for a 2026 first-round pick (No. 25, formerly Tampa Bay’s) and the better 2027 second-round pick from either Winnipeg or Columbus. Samoskevich, 23, can become a restricted free agent on July 1, posted a career-high 32 points this season, won the 2025 Stanley Cup with Florida, and joins former Michigan teammate Matty Beniers in Seattle.
Seattle Kraken acquired Florida Panthers right winger Mackie Samoskevich (23) for a 2027 conditional second-round pick, adding a speedier, right-handed shooter who helped Florida win the 2025 Stanley Cup. A former Michigan teammate of Matty Beniers, Samoskevich is expected to slot into Seattle’s top lines and provide more offensive options for coach Lane Lambert as the Kraken look to bolster their four-line, puck-driven game.
Florida Panthers acquire Tampa Bay’s 2026 first-round pick and Seattle’s 2027 second-round pick from the Kraken in exchange for forward Mackie Samoskevich; the 2027 pick is conditional to be the higher of Winnipeg or Columbus’ second-round selections, and Samoskevich posted 63 points in 156 games for Florida.
The Seattle Kraken are nearing a trade to acquire winger Mackie Samoskevich from the Florida Panthers, sending the 25th overall pick plus a conditional second-round pick in 2027 in return. Samoskevich, a pending restricted free agent, has long been on Seattle’s radar, and Florida has become more amenable to moving him as they rebuild with a high draft pick this year.
Melinda French Gates is joining the Seattle Kraken ownership group and its umbrella organization, a high-profile move that could raise the profile of the team and intensify discussions about NBA expansion to Seattle.
The Seattle Kraken announced that assistant coach Jessica Campbell will be exploring other NHL coaching opportunities as her contract expires, ending four years with the team that included making history as the first full-time female assistant coach behind the bench in an NHL regular season. Campbell previously coached the Kraken’s AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, helping them reach the Calder Cup Final in two seasons. Kraken GM Jason Botterill expressed support for her decision and confidence in her coaching future.
Seattle Kraken and the City of Kirkland announced a privately financed $60 million, 80,000-square-foot iceplex at the former Houghton Park & Ride on Kirkland’s Eastside, featuring two NHL-size rinks, a community center, a public restaurant, and a team store; the project is expected to generate about $7 million annually in economic activity, break ground in May 2026, and open in fall 2027, with Kraken headquarters remaining at Northgate and public programming planned, and a potential future home for the Seattle Torrent.
The Los Angeles Kings clinched a berth in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 5-3 victory over the Seattle Kraken, led by Quinton Byfield’s two goals and Trevor Moore’s goal and assist, with Adrian Kempe adding another score and Anton Forsberg making 28 saves.
Ron Francis will step down as Seattle Kraken President of Hockey Operations after the 2025-26 season, with Jason Botterill taking over as GM. The Kraken have struggled since their playoff run, felled by costly signings and a cautious roster, and Francis may be linked to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ GM opening.