Mattias Samuelsson

Mattias Samuelsson
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Samuelsson with the United States on February 21, 2016
Born (2000-03-14) March 14, 2000 (age 26)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Height 6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Weight 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Left
NHL team Buffalo Sabres
NHL draft 32nd overall, 2018
Buffalo Sabres
Playing career 2021–present

Mattias Samuelsson (born March 14, 2000) is a Swedish-American professional ice hockey defenseman. He currently plays for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League (NHL) and serves as an alternate captain.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Samuelsson played two seasons with the U.S. National Development Team of the United States Hockey League (USHL) and two years with the Western Michigan Broncos of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC).

He was drafted 32nd overall by the Buffalo Sabres of the 2018 NHL entry draft. On March 25, 2020, Samuelsson signed a three-year entry-level contract to join the Sabres. He was sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Rochester Americans.

On April 18, 2021, the Sabres called him up and Samuelsson made his NHL debut in a 4–2 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins. On April 23, he recorded his first two NHL points after assisting on goals by Casey Mittelstadt and Arttu Ruotsalainen in a 5–2 win against the Boston Bruins. On October 12, 2022, Samuelsson signed a seven-year, $30 million contract to stay with the Sabres. On November 30, Samuelsson scored his first NHL goal against Alex Nedeljkovic in a 5–4 shootout win against the Detroit Red Wings.

Personal life

Samuelsson's father Kjell was also a professional hockey player.

References

  1. ↑ "Sabres, Samuelsson agree to 3-year deal". Buffalo Sabres. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Mattias Samuelsson Makes NHL Debut". Western Michigan Broncos. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Luukkonen wins NHL debut, Sabres end Bruins winning streak at six". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Sabres sign Samuelsson to 7-year contract extension". Buffalo Sabres. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Sabres blow three-goal lead in third, get past Red Wings in shootout". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Samuelsson develops physical style for Sabres similar to father Kjell". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.

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