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Sergei Viktorovich Samsonov (Russian: Серге́й Ви́кторович Самсо́нов; born October 27, 1978) is a Russian former professional ice hockey forward who is now a scout for the Carolina Hurricanes. He played in the NHL with six teams from 1997 to 2011.
Sergei Samsonov is a former NHL player who played as a left wing for Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers and Atlanta Thrashers. He scored 235 goals and 336 assists in 888 games, won the Calder Trophy in 1997-98 and the Byng Trophy in 2000-01 and 2001-02.
- October 27, 1978
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Find out the career statistics and awards of Sergei Samsonov, a former NHL player from Russia who played for seven teams from 1997 to 2011. See his regular season and playoff totals, tournament results, and draft information.
SeasonTeamLgeGp2010-11NHL202010-11NHL582009-10NHL722008-09NHL81- Moscow, Russia
- Humble Beginnings
- CSKA Moscow and World Juniors
- Detroit Vipers IHL
- NHL Draft and Rookie Season
- Samsonov Continues Dazzling with Bruins
- Bruins Trade Samsonov to Edmonton
- Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks, and Carolina Hurricanes
- Retiring in Florida
- Post-Playing Days
Sergei Samsonov was born on October 27, 1978, in Moscow, Russia which was at that time still known as the Soviet Union. Viktor, Samsonov’s father, was an electrician in Moscow however, he quit his job so he could dedicate himself to Sergei’s promising hockey career. Every day Viktor drove Sergei to the rink and he would drive a cab during the night...
During the 1994-95 season, while playing for the Red Army junior team, Samsonov scored an incredible 110 goals in just 50 games. During that same season, the shifty and skilled forward made the jump to the Elite Russian squad CSKA Moscow. In his first season with the team, Samsonov appeared in just 13 games, scoring two goals and adding two assists...
The Russian phenom made the jump to North America ahead of the 1996-97 season playing with the Detroit Vipers of the International Hockey League. During his season with the Vipers, Samsonov won the Garry F. Longman Memorial Trophy as Rookie of the Year. Samsonov’s stellar play also helped lead the Vipers to a league championship, winning the Turner...
Boston held the 1st overall selection in 1997, which they used to draft Joe Thornton. In 1994, Boston made a trade, sending defenseman Glen Wesleyto the Hartford Whalers in exchange for the Whalers’ first-round picks in 1995,1996, and 1997. All of the Whalers first round picks turned out to be top-ten picks for the Bruins and they used the 8th over...
Samsonov, or “Mighty Mouse” as he was nicknamed played in parts of seven more seasons with the Bruins. His flashy hands and blazing speed created many highlight reel plays. Samsonov and Allison had great chemistry on a line together with both players enjoying career highs in the 2000-01 season. Samsonov put up 29 goals to go along with 46 assists f...
After returning to play, Samsonov was never able to replicate the same type of offensive production he once seemed destined for. In 2003-04 he put up a respectable 40 points in 58 games before heading back to Russia during the 2004-05 NHL Lockout. While there was no shortage of jaw-dropping plays made by Samsonov, the Bruins only ever won one playo...
After the Oilers’ magical playoff run, Samsonov found himself suiting up for the Montreal Canadiens. He played just one season with the Bruins’ sworn rivals, posting a disappointing 26 points in 63 games. In 2007-08 Samsonov found himself on the move yet again, this time to Chicago. He put up just four assists in 23 games with the Blackhawks before...
On February 28, 2011, the Florida Panthers acquired Samsonov in exchange for defenceman Bryan Allen. This marked the last stop of Samsonov’s playing career. He went on to play 20 games for the Panthers scoring just three goals and adding 11 assists. At the conclusion of the season Samsonov remained an unrestricted free agent and following the 2012-...
After his 13-year playing career, Samsonov joined the Hurricanes as a part-time scout in 2014. “He’s a good student of the game, and he’ll be a nice addition to our staff.” General Manager Ron Francis saidabout Samsonov joining the scouting department. In 2017 Samsonov became the director of forward development and the team has responded by continu...
- November 2, 1988
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