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Mikael Samuelsson

Florida Panthers

1976/12/23 35

6-2 218

Mariefred, Sweden

10

the San Jose Sharks in 1998 (5th round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2011-12 0 26 6 9 15 1 10 3 0 0 0 65

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has a good shot, size and two-way ability. Plays a solid game in all three zones. Understands the positioning aspects of the game of hockey. Can play the point on power plays.
Flaws
  • Is a bit fragile. Doesn't always use his size to gain an advantage over his opponents. Could stand to play with a bit more grit and enthusiasm. Lacks playmaking ability.
Career Potential
  • Solid, yet fragile scoring winger.
  • Awards2007Stanley CupOlympic Gold Medal

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

January 5, 2012 Missed 5 games (back injury).
December 30, 2011 Back injury, injured reserve.
December 22, 2011 Upper body injury, day-to-day.
December 8, 2011 Missed 22 games (groin).
November 3, 2011 Groin, injured reserve.
October 22, 2011 Acquired from the Vancouver Canucks.
October 20, 2011 Groin, day-to-day.
June 15, 2011 Missed the last 13 playoff games (left leg injury).
May 9, 2011 Left leg injury, day-to-day.
April 17, 2011 Missed 1 playoff game (illness).
April 15, 2011 Illness, day-to-day.
April 5, 2011 Missed 6 games (lower body injury).
March 23, 2011 Lower body injury, day-to-day.
December 11, 2010 Missed 1 game (mild concussion).
December 8, 2010 Mild concussion, day-to-day.
April 4, 2010 Missed 8 games (upper body injury).
March 17, 2010 Upper body injury, late March.
July 3, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Vancouver Canucks to a three-year contract.
January 1, 2009 Missed 1 game (illness).
December 30, 2008 Illness, day-to-day.
April 10, 2008 Missed 5 games (strained groin).
March 30, 2008 Strained groin, sidelined indefinitely.
October 20, 2007 Missed 3 games (groin).
October 14, 2007 Groin, day-to-day.
March 9, 2007 Missed 18 games (broken right foot).
January 25, 2007 Broken right foot, sidelined indefinitely.
December 31, 2006 Missed 6 games (groin).
December 18, 2006 Groin, day-to-day.
November 1, 2006 Missed 5 games (shoulder injury).
October 19, 2006 Shoulder injury, day-to-day.
March 25, 2006 Re-signed by the Detroit Red Wings to a three-year contract extension.
March 23, 2006 Missed 9 games (wrist injury).
March 4, 2006 Wrist injury, day-to-day.
December 27, 2005 Missed 1 game (leg injury).
December 23, 2005 Leg injury, day-to-day.
September 17, 2005 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Detroit Red Wings to a one-year contract.
October 26, 2004 Signed with the Sodertalje SK of the Elitserien (Sweden).
September 8, 2004 Signed with the HC Geneve-Servette of the Swiss National League.
June 30, 2004 Florida Panthers did not make qualifying offer.
March 9, 2004 Missed 21 games (right hand injury).
January 23, 2004 Right hand injury, sidelined indefinitely.
January 11, 2004 Missed 22 games (fractured jaw).
November 22, 2003 Fractured jaw, day-to-day.
June 21, 2003 Acquired from the Pittsburgh Penguins.
March 16, 2003 Missed 5 games (knee injury).
March 6, 2003 Knee injury, mid-March.
February 10, 2003 Acquired from the New York Rangers.
September 18, 2002 Re-signed by the New York Rangers.
November 6, 2001 Recalled from Hartford (AHL).
September 27, 2001 Assigned to Hartford (AHL).
June 24, 2001 Acquired from the San Jose Sharks.
April 16, 2001 Recalled from Kentucky (AHL).
January 2, 2001 Recalled from Kentucky (AHL).
September 28, 2000 Assigned to Kentucky (AHL).

Trades

October 22, 2011 Vancouver Canucks traded Mikael Samuelsson and Marco Sturm to the Florida Panthers for David Booth, Steve Reinprecht and a third-round draft-pick in 2013.
July 3, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Vancouver Canucks.
September 17, 2005 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Detroit Red Wings.
June 21, 2003 Pittsburgh Penguins traded Mikael Samuelsson and a 1st round selection (Nathan Horton) in 2003 and a 2nd round compensatory choice (Stefan Meyer) in 2003 to the Florida Panthers for a 1st round selection (Marc-Andre Fleury) in 2003 and a 3rd round selection (Daniel Carcillo) in 2003.
February 10, 2003 Pittsburgh Penguins traded Alexei Kovalev, Dan LaCouture, Janne Laukkanen and Mike Wilson to the New York Rangers for Mikael Samuelsson, Rico Fata, Joel Bouchard, Richard Lintner and cash.
June 24, 2001 New York Rangers traded Adam Graves to the San Jose Sharks for Mikael Samuelsson and Chris Gosselin.
June 27, 1998 Drafted by the San Jose Sharks in the 5th round (145th overall) in 1998.

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