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22 days
Kraken trade 25th overall pick, conditional 2nd rounder for F Mackie Samoskevich
Let’s set the scene with an appropriate song. The Seattle Kraken announced today that they have traded their 25th overall pick this year and a conditional 2nd round for 2027 (which is either going to be Winnipeg or Columbus’ picks) for Florida’s Mackie Samoskevich. COAST 🔀 COASTWe've acquired forward Mackie Samoskevich from the @FlaPanthers in exchange for the 25th overall pick in the 2026 #NHLDraft and a conditional second-round pick in 2027 → http://bit.ly/SEAMackie— Seattle Kraken (Bot) (@notseattlekraken.bsky.social) 2026-06-21T17:39:51.221Z Samoskevich is a Connecticut-born forward who primarily plays Right Wing and Center. He is 5’11, and 180-pounds who came from the University of Michigan; playing with Matty Beniers in their National Title season. In the NHL, he has primarily played as a depth piece for the Florida Panthers through their cup runs in 2023-24 and 2024-25. Samoskevich is primarily described as a solid, analytically strong player with great skating speed who unfortunately has yet to truly break out in the NHL, with decent but low point totals. Of course, part of that was the Panthers top 6 was an absolute killer’s row, and when he was given additional ice time, he showed some flashes of potential; potential he only got to show when the Panthers were almost half Springfield Thunderbirds at one point. Mackie Samoskevich with 12 goals, 20 assists, and 32 points in 77 games during the 2025 seasonpic.twitter.com/I3UtZUSynI— RotoWire Sports Betting (@RotoWireSports) June 21, 2026 The trade for Samoskevich seems to indicate that the Kraken are trying to get a little younger, as even if he’s struggled to truly find his goalscoring form, he’s both an RFA and a 23 year old at that; potentially leaving one of Tolvanen, McMann, or Schwartz as the odd man out. It is also an acquisition for yet another middle 6 forward, so high-end skill is still a major need coming into the NHL Draft, and as NHL Draft theory goes; the higher the draft pick, the better chance of an NHLer coming out of the deal. If they kept this pick, EliteProspects.com suggests that the players potentially available at this position were Mathis Preston; a center who fell considerably throughout the year as his pedestrian season masked his otherwise strong skating ability, Juho Piiparinen; a Finnish defender who split time between Tappara and it’s U20 team, and Yegor Shilov; a Russian-born center from the QMJHL. It’s a bet, and given the price a potentially steep one if they’re losing out on Winnipeg or Columbus’ 2nd. But if Samoskevich keeps his form, there’s a good chance he could turn into a strong contributor for the team and remains so under a cost controlled contract; something that the Kraken could always use. Personally, I think this is a bet the Kraken should be taking if they can swing it. Get a high-skill forward at the draft, get an NHL-ready player just before, keep working the phones to get some more talent. As for how he meshes with the team? We’ll find out. Let’s all welcome Mackie to The Deep!
My Ballard
23 days
Construction begins on A.B. Ernst Park expansion in Fremont
Construction on the expansion of A.B. Ernst Park in Fremont is scheduled to begin in July, according to Seattle Parks and Recreation. The project will expand the park at 719 ... Read more
The Stranger
24 days
A Queer Summer Reading List
This story was originally published in The Stranger’s 2026 Queer Issue. In honor of Pride month—and in honor of highly complex queer dynamics that are at least one thing we can count on, from our relationships with each other to our relationships with this country—I’m bringing you a queer summer reading list which I hope […] The post A Queer Summer Reading List appeared first on The Stranger.
The Stranger
24 days
The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Weekend: June 19–21, 2026
Happy summer solstice and Juneteenth, Seattle! We hope you make it out to a celebration or two between other weekend events from the Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade to the Belltown Mural Festival Block Party and from Karaoke in the Park: A Capitol Hill Mutual Aid Fundraiser to the West Seattle Tour de Pints. For […] The post The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Weekend: June 19–21, 2026 appeared first on The Stranger.
My Ballard
24 days
Free summer beach shuttle returns to Discovery Park this weekend
A free summer beach shuttle will return to Discovery Park beginning Saturday, June 20, providing transportation between the park’s beach parking lots through early September. Seattle Parks and Recreation says ... Read more
My Ballard
24 days
Ballard Bridge closed for 90 minutes Thursday after heat-related issue
The Ballard Bridge reopened Thursday evening after a temporary closure caused by a heat-related mechanical issue, according to the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT). The bridge closed at about 7:30 ... Read more
The Stranger
24 days
World Cup Strikers
To everyone visiting Seattle for Friday’s World Cup match between the United States and Australia: welcome, can we interest you in some labor unrest? On Thursday, employees at a pair of unrelated, big-name hospitality businesses went on strike. Workers at the Hilton Embassy Suites, a hotel at Pioneer Square, began their strike at 6:30 a.m. […] The post World Cup Strikers appeared first on The Stranger.
The Stranger
24 days
Smoke Show
Dear Ballard neighbors, Please retire your meat smokers. As the Pacific Northwest gets smacked in the face by global warming, it’s relentlessly cruel and unusual to steal the joy of fresh air from your neighbors. The sick, saccharine smell of your hobby not only ruins the fun of flinging open a window with reckless abandon, […] The post Smoke Show appeared first on The Stranger.
The Stranger
24 days
Ticket Alert: Judah & the Lion, Letterkenny Live, and More Seattle Events Going On Sale This Week
Ready for your weekly ticket download? Synthy folk-pop duo Judah & the Lion has announced a new record and upcoming tour, stopping in Seattle for the first time in four years. Letterkenny Live brings the characters you know and love from the Canadian sitcom to the stage for a night of hilarious antics. Plus, queer […] The post Ticket Alert: Judah & the Lion, Letterkenny Live, and More Seattle Events Going On Sale This Week appeared first on The Stranger.
My Ballard
24 days
Ballard pier to reopen after city wins lawsuit over illegally moored vessel
A public pier in Ballard is expected to reopen after the City of Seattle won a lawsuit against the owner of a vessel that has occupied the site since 2020. ... Read more
My Ballard
24 days
Where to watch the World Cup in Ballard
Soccer fans will have several places to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Ballard, including neighborhood businesses and a free outdoor viewing event at Ballard Commons Park. On Friday, ... Read more
The Stranger
25 days
The ‘Neurotic Little Freak’ Behind the Curtain
This story originally appeared in The Stranger’s 2026 Queer Issue. Photos by Billie Winter Above a winding maze of clothing racks, dozens of styrofoam heads stare down at me. Sitting on three long rows of shelves, each head supports a carefully coiffed wig, tall, teased, and organized by color. Long pins stick out of some […] The post The ‘Neurotic Little Freak’ Behind the Curtain appeared first on The Stranger.
