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Canadiens Sign Free Agent Sergei Samsonov
Wednesday, Jul. 12th, 2006
MONTREAL - Montreal Canadiens General Manager, Bob Gainey, today announced the signing of free agent Sergei Samsonov to a two-year contract through the 2007-08 season.
Samsonov, 27, will begin his 9th NHL campaign, after completing the 2005-06 season with the Edmonton Oilers, who acquired him from the Boston Bruins on March 9, 2006 for Marty Reasoner, Yan Stastny and a 2nd round pick in 2006.
In 2005-06, Samsonov, a native of Moscow, Russia, played in 74 games, collecting 23 goals and 30 assists for a total of 53 points and 28 penalty minutes. He posted 37 points, including 18 goals, in 55 games with the Bruins, and added 16 points in 19 games with the Oilers. In the latest Stanley Cup playoffs, he helped the Oilers reach the finals by scoring four goals and adding 11 assists in 24 games.
Through his NHL career, Samsonov has played in 533 regular-season NHL games, recording 169 goals and 223 assists for a total of 392 points and 109 penalty minutes and a plus/minus rating of +41. He has also taken part in 59 playoff games, during which he totaled 13 goals and 26 assists for a total of 39 points and 14 penalty minutes.
The 5’08’’, 194-pound left winger had his best season in 2000-01 with the Bruins, scoring 29 goals and adding 46 assists for a total of 75 points, all career highs. The following season, Samsonov had his second straight 29-goal season and posted 70 points. Samsonov had two more seasons of more than 20 goals, in 1997-98 and in 1998-99.
On the international scene, Samsonov played for Russia colors at the Salt Lake City Olympic Games (2002), at the World Cup of Hockey (2004) and at the World Junior Hockey Championships (1996 and 1997).
Samsonov, 27, will begin his 9th NHL campaign, after completing the 2005-06 season with the Edmonton Oilers, who acquired him from the Boston Bruins on March 9, 2006 for Marty Reasoner, Yan Stastny and a 2nd round pick in 2006.
In 2005-06, Samsonov, a native of Moscow, Russia, played in 74 games, collecting 23 goals and 30 assists for a total of 53 points and 28 penalty minutes. He posted 37 points, including 18 goals, in 55 games with the Bruins, and added 16 points in 19 games with the Oilers. In the latest Stanley Cup playoffs, he helped the Oilers reach the finals by scoring four goals and adding 11 assists in 24 games.
Through his NHL career, Samsonov has played in 533 regular-season NHL games, recording 169 goals and 223 assists for a total of 392 points and 109 penalty minutes and a plus/minus rating of +41. He has also taken part in 59 playoff games, during which he totaled 13 goals and 26 assists for a total of 39 points and 14 penalty minutes.
The 5’08’’, 194-pound left winger had his best season in 2000-01 with the Bruins, scoring 29 goals and adding 46 assists for a total of 75 points, all career highs. The following season, Samsonov had his second straight 29-goal season and posted 70 points. Samsonov had two more seasons of more than 20 goals, in 1997-98 and in 1998-99.
On the international scene, Samsonov played for Russia colors at the Salt Lake City Olympic Games (2002), at the World Cup of Hockey (2004) and at the World Junior Hockey Championships (1996 and 1997).
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