In a surprise move, the Florida Panthers have traded defenseman Sergei Samonov's fellow Russian-born teammate, defenseman Sergei Samoskevich, to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for draft picks. The 22-year-old Samoskevich, who was drafted 44th overall in 2020, had been a key contributor to the Panthers' defensive unit, but the team's front office has opted to shake things up ahead of the upcoming NHL season. As the Kraken look to bolster their roster, Samoskevich is expected to bring a much-needed boost to their defense. With the Panthers now holding additional draft picks, the team may be positioning itself for a strong rebuild or a potential playoff push in the near future.

Samoskevich traded to Kraken by Panthers for draft picks  NHL.com