288. Sergei Samsonov

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This one might be a little difficult to justify putting him on this list at all, as many considered the career of Sergei Samsonov a disappointment, but while he may not have lived up to lofty expectations, there is no doubt that the Russian had a promising 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 the 2004 World Cup of Hockey.

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