Rookie Reveal: Can Hockey's Fresh Faces Transform Your Fantasy Team in 2025-26?
Mackie Samoskevich’s role in the Panthers’ lineup
Samoskevich was taken seven picks after Bolduc and served in a similar role until after the 4 Nations Face-Off (with Matthew Tkachuk injured) when his ice time increased to 16:34 per game, producing seven goals and seven assists through 24 outings. While he proved he can hold his own in the role, the Panthers have a loaded top six that Samoskevich isn’t guaranteed to be a part of next season.
Jackson Blake’s ascent in the Carolina Hurricanes roster
After two strong seasons at North Dakota, Blake immediately jumped to the NHL and climbed his way up the depth chart. The 2021 fourth-round pick mostly stayed in the bottom six until the Hurricanes traded Martin Necas and Jack Drury to the Avalanche, opening a role in the top six. Blake found his stride down the stretch with 12 points over the final 14 games. He should be locked into the top nine next season with some stints on the first line included.
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