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287. Sergei Samsonov

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287. Sergei Samsonov

This one might be a little difficult to justify putting him on this list at all as many considered the career of Sergei Samsonov’s career was a disappointment but while he may not have lived up to lofty expectations there is no doubt that the Russian had a good career. 

Samsonov was the Calder Trophy winner in the 1997-98 season as a Boston Bruin and he would represent them in the 2001 All-Star Game.  Samsonov would have a pair of 70 Point seasons for the Bruins and while he was not an Edmonton Oiler for long as a rent-a-player he had a great playoff with them helping them reach the Stanley Cup.  He also received Lady Byng votes four times.  Internationally, he represented Russia in the 2002 Olympics and 2004 World Cup.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Moscow, U.S.S.R.
  • Eligible Since: Saturday, 01 January 2005
  • Position: Left Wing
  • Games Played: 888
  • Notable Statistics:

    235 Goals
    336 Assists
    571 Points
    +11 Plus/Minus
    209 PIM
    96 Blocked Shots*
    134 Hits*
    144 Takeaways*
    111 Giveaways*
    61.0 Point Shares

    76 Playoff Games
    18 Goals
    29 Assists
    47 Points
    +7 Plus/Minus
    20 PIM
    3 Blocked Shots*
    14 Hits*
    5 Takeaways*
    3 Giveaways*

    *These became stats in the 2007-08 Season.
  • Played For: Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens
  • Non-NHL Teams: Team Russia (Olympics 2002 & World Cup 2004, World Junior Hockey Championship 1996 & 1997)
    CSKA Moscow (Russian League)
    Dynamo Moscow (Russian Superleague)
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Stanley Cup Rings (None)
    All-Star (1) (2001)
    Calder Trophy (1998)
    All-Rookie (1998)
    Olympic Bronze Medal (1) (Russia, 2002)
    World Junior Hockey Championship Bronze Medal (2) (Russia 1996 & 1997)
    Russian Superleague Champion (1) (Dynamo Moscow, 2005)
  • Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Lady Byng Trophy Finishes:
    9th in 2001
    2 Top Ten Even Strength Goals Finishes
    1 Top Ten Game-Winning Goals Finish
  • Rankings: None

Should Sergei Samsonov be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 12.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 12.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 37.5%
No opinion. - 12.5%
No way! - 25%
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