Florida Panthers Re-Sign Stanley Cup Sensation Mackie Samoskevich Sunrise, Fla. July 10, 2025

Florida Panthers Re-Sign Stanley Cup Sensation Mackie Samoskevich

Sunrise, Fla. – July 10, 2025

The Florida Panthers have officially locked in one of their rising stars for the 2025–26 campaign. The team announced today that restricted free agent forward Mackie Samoskevich has signed a one-year, one-way contract worth $775,000 .

General Manager Bill Zito praised the 22-year-old’s contributions last season, noting his versatility, maturity, and knack for scoring pivotal goals. “He showcased the ability to slot into any hole in our lineup and find success,” Zito commented .

In 72 regular-season games during the 2024–25 campaign, Samoskevich tallied 15 goals and 16 assists, totaling 31 points . His 15 goals were among the top rookie performances in franchise history—ranking seventh among Panthers rookies and fourth among U.S.-born rookies this season .

He also played in four playoff games, notching one assist as the Panthers captured their second consecutive Stanley Cup .

Samoskevich’s one-way deal signals the team’s confidence in his ability to make the NHL roster out of training camp. It also places the Panthers roughly $3.7 million over the salary cap, a scenario made manageable by their offseason maneuvering . The contract’s structure prevents other teams from poaching him via offer sheets (he was classified as a 10.2(c) restricted free agent), keeping him in the Florida organization .

Why this matters:

Depth scoring: Samoskevich offers reliable secondary scoring and excels in high-pressure moments—securing five game-winning goals last year .

Roster flexibility: His low cap hit gives the Panthers wiggle room to manage salary while keeping talent intact.

Future upside: At just 22, he’s still developing. A strong season could set him up for a bigger deal next summer .

With core veterans re-signed and promising young talent like Samoskevich secured, the Panthers are fully committed to a three-peat Stanley Cup run.

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