American ice hockey player (born 2000)
Ice hockey player
Mattias Samuelsson (born March 14, 2000) is a Swedish-American professional ice hockey defenseman and alternate captain for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League (NHL). He played collegiately at Western Michigan University .
Playing career
Junior
Samuelsson was drafted by the Sarnia Sting in the fourth round of the 2016 Ontario Hockey League draft, but chose not to play there.[ 1]
College
After originally committing to the University of Michigan , Samuelsson de-committed and went to Western Michigan University instead.[ 2] [ 3] [ 4]
Professional
Samuelsson was drafted in the second round, 32nd overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2018 NHL entry draft .[ 5] [ 6] [ 7]
Samuelsson made his NHL debut with the Sabres on April 18, 2021, in a 4–2 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins .[ 8] [ 9]
On October 12, 2022, he was signed to a seven-year, $30 million contract extension.[ 10] [ 11] Detroit Red Wings .[ 12]
On February 4, 2024, Samuelsson was ruled out for the rest of the 2023–24 season due to an injury sustained in a January 23 game against the Anaheim Ducks . During the season he recorded one goal and six assists for seven points in 41 games.[ 13] [ 14]
International play
Samuelsson played three seasons with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program . He was part of the team that won the silver medal at the 2019 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships ,[ 15] 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships .[ 16] [ 17]
Personal life
Samuelsson's father, Kjell , played 14 seasons as an NHL defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins , Philadelphia Flyers , New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning .[ 18] [ 19] [ 20]
Samuelsson grew up modeling his game after that of longtime NHL defensemen Mattias Ekholm [ 2] Victor Hedman .[ 21]
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
International
Year
Team
Event
Result
GP
G
A
Pts
PIM
2018
United States
U18
7
1
1
2
6
2019
United States
WJC
7
0
0
0
0
2020
United States
WJC
6th
5
0
0
0
6
Junior totals
19
1
1
2
12
Awards and honors
References
^ Isaac, Dave (June 19, 2018). "No more holding back for NHL legacy Mattias Samuelsson" . Courier-Post . Retrieved March 25, 2020 . ^ a b Mahiban, Dhiren (June 22, 2018). "NHL Draft 2018: Big defenseman Mattias Samuelsson follows in father's footsteps" . Sporting News . Retrieved March 25, 2020 . ^ "Mattias Samuelsson Signs with the Buffalo Sabres" . WMUBroncos.com . March 25, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2020 .^ LaBarbour, Jourdon (June 28, 2019). "Samuelsson led by example as a freshman" . Buffalo Sabres . Retrieved March 26, 2020 . ^ Dougherty, Tom (June 23, 2018). "From Voorhees to Sabres, Mattias Samuelsson continues family's NHL tradition" . NBC Sports . Retrieved March 25, 2020 . ^ Lysowski, Lance (February 26, 2022). "Mattias Samuelsson learning how to be a consistent physical presence for Sabres" . The Buffalo News . Archived from the original on February 26, 2022. Retrieved February 27, 2022 . ^ LaBarber, Jourdon (March 25, 2020). "Sabres, Samuelsson agree to 3-year deal" . NHL.com . Retrieved February 6, 2024 . ^ "Mattias Samuelsson Makes NHL Debut" . WMUBroncos.com . April 19, 2021.^ Harrington, Mike (April 18, 2021). "Mattias Samuelsson's solo lap a start of big day for Sabres prospect" . The Buffalo News . Archived from the original on April 19, 2021. Retrieved February 27, 2022 . ^ LaBarber, Jourdon (October 12, 2022). "Sabres sign Samuelsson to 7-year contract extension" . NHL.com . Retrieved February 6, 2024 . ^ "Samuelsson signs seven-year, $30 million contract with Sabres" . NHL.com. October 12, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2022 .^ "Sabres withstand Red Wings' rally, win 5-4 in shootout" . ESPN . November 30, 2022. Retrieved February 6, 2024 .^ Engel, Heather (February 4, 2024). "Samuelsson out for season, Quinn 6-8 weeks for Sabres" . NHL.com . Retrieved February 6, 2024 . ^ "Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson to miss rest of season" . ESPN.com . February 4, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2024 .^ "Sabres agree to sign prospect defenseman Mattias Samuelsson" . ESPN . March 25, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2020 .^ Isaac, Dave (March 25, 2020). "Voorhees' Mattias Samuelsson turns pro with Buffalo Sabres" . Courier-Post . Retrieved March 25, 2020 . ^ "Samuelsson to Captain USA at World Junior Championship" . WMUBroncos.com . December 24, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2020 .^ Yerdon, Joe (July 10, 2018). "Samuelsson develops physical style for Sabres similar to father Kjell" . NHL.com . Retrieved March 25, 2020 . ^ Lysowski, Lance (April 30, 2021). "Sabres' Mattias Samuelsson using lessons from his father to continue NHL dream" . The Buffalo News . Archived from the original on May 1, 2021. Retrieved February 27, 2022 . ^ "Team Member Spotlight: Vicki Samuelson" . November 5, 2019.^ Kimelman, Adam (February 15, 2018). "Samuelsson using size, pedigree to develop into top prospect" . NHL.com . Retrieved March 25, 2020 .
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