News: Samsonov will become an unrestricted free agent Friday, along with Tomas Vokoun, Marty Reasoner, Darcy Hordichuk, Joe Callahan, Ryan Carter, and Alexander Sulzer.
Analysis: Samsonov tallied three goals and 11 assists in 20 games with the Panthers and 10 goals and 16 assists in 58 games in Carolina last season. The winger provided a much-needed offensive burst down the stretch; if he remains in South Florida, he could be a potential fantasy option to stash on your bench.
News: Samsonov's assist Saturday gives him 12 points in 17 games since he joined the Panthers.
Analysis: He seems to be rejuvenated in Florida -- his pace, if stretched across a full season, would near 60 points. He could provide sneaky fantasy value next season; file away his name and monitor him come training camp.
News: Samsonov notched his third-straight, two-point game when he picked up two helpers Saturday.
Analysis: He has nine points in 10 games with the Panthers and could provide you with a late-season burst from the left side. Check your wire.
Panthers' Samsonov Has Two Assists In Loss Tuesday
News: Samsonov had two assists in Tuesday's loss to the Flyers.
Analysis: Samsonov now has five points in his first eight games with Florida. He's getting a lot of ice time (20:26 Tuesday) for a Panthers team that is just playing out the string.
News: Samsonov's goal and assist Saturday were his first points in a Panthers' uniform.
Analysis: The points came in his third game in Florida. The Panthers are beyond scuffling at this point -- they've dropped four straight and are winless in 17 of their last 22. It's hard to recommend him right now.
News: Samsonov has been traded by Carolina to Florida for Bryan Allen, TSN.ca reports.
Analysis: Dealing Allen allows Florida to save $2.9 million next season as Samsonov's contract expires after this season while Allen is signed through 2011-12.
News: Samsonov snapped a 9-game goal drought Wednesday in the loss to New Jersey.
Analysis: Samsonov's been more an enigma this season than usual, which is noteworthy. He's essentially non-existent for the Canes', as he had just four assists over that nine-game span. He's hardly been consistent enough to be a boon to fantasy squads.
News: Samsonov tallied two assists Sunday against the Thrashers.
Analysis: Samsonov only has nine goals and 25 points in 52 games this season, and it's not like he's been on a tear recently. Unless you are in a really deep league, he shouldn't be on your team.
Canes' Samsonov Lining Up With Eric Staal Saturday
News: Samsonov will start alongside captain Eric Staal for Carolina's game against Atlanta on Saturday, the Raleigh News & Observer reports.
Analysis: The question is will he stay there the whole game? Samsonov has 29 points (11 G, 18 A) in 37 career games facing the Thrashers, but hasn't cracked the score sheet in two games against them this season.
News: Samsonov scored Saturday but it was too little too late as the Penguins edged the 'Canes, 3-2.
Analysis: The goal increases Samsonov's running total to 21 points (9 G, 12 A) on the season.
News: Samsonov scored twice on the power play in Saturday's win over the Devils.
Analysis: He's only a sporadic producer for the Canes so this outburst doesn't necessarily make him fantasy worthy. But keep an eye on him -- he does have some serious offensive talent if he can only put things together.
News: Samsonov potted his first goal in 10 games when he tickled the twine for a power-play tally in Monday's loss to Tampa Bay.
Analysis: It was the Hurricanes' lone marker on Monday night, but getting Samsonov warmed up would be a nice boost to the Carolina offense. He generally runs streaky, so this could be the start of an outburst during the final two weeks of December.
News: Samsonov beat Chris Mason, an Atlanta netminder, in the shootout frame of Thursday's 3-2 win.
Analysis: Samsonov's fantasy owners undoubtedly would have preferred he score in regulation, but now the veteran has a confidence booster to build upon for his next game, which happens to be a home game Saturday against the Ducks.
News: Samsonov generated a pair of assists in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Panthers.
Analysis: This was Samsonov's third multi-point game of the season, but he's also been held pointless in 16 contests, causing him to be a fantasy option only in the deepest of leagues.
News: Samsonov was bumped down from the first to the fourth line after a rough first period of Saturday's eventual 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Raleigh News & Observer reports.
Analysis: Still, at plus-1, he was the only Carolina skater to have a positive rating in the game. If you happen to own Samsonov, start hoping that the demotion was just a temporary fix by coach Paul Maurice. Obviously his best chances for fantasy success occur on the left side of team captain Eric Staal.
News: Samsonov sank his fifth goal of the season during Wednesday's eventual 3-2 loss to the Capitals.
Analysis: Samsonov is having a nice season but he's done little to rid himself of the label of being an inconsistent player. As frustrating as that can be, it often pays to roll with Samsonov when he's on a hot streak.
News: Samsonov extended his point streak to four games by potting a goal in Carolina's 7-1 rout over the Oilers on Tuesday.
Analysis: Samsonov, who started the season with neck problems, is healthy and producing at a high level. One area of his game that really sticks out is his shot accuracy; the Russian has deposited 20 percent of his shot attempts for scores.
News: Samsonov blew up for three assists Wednesday as the Hurricanes defeated the Islanders by a score of 7-2.
Analysis: Samsonov, who was bothered by a neck injury to start the season, came into the contest without any assists in seven games. However, thanks to this performance, his point totals in the early season suddenly looks much better. Now, the streaky producer is up to five points (2G, 3A) in eight games.
News: Samsonov (neck) will be in the lineup for Saturday's game, reports Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer.
Analysis: Samsonov has essentially been day-to-day since first returning from his neck injury, appearing in only two of four games since October 14. He scored a goal in his first game back, but doesn't seem 100 percent yet.
News: Samsonov, who is being eased back into playing time since returning from a neck injury, will be a gametime decision for Saturday's game against the Coyotes, reports Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer.
Analysis: Samsonov returned from injury on October 14 and scored a power-play goal, but since then has been held out of two of the Hurricanes' three games.
Canes' Samsonov Lights Lamp in Return From Neck Injury
News: Samsonov scored on the power play in his season debut Thursday, but it came in a losing effort as the Hurricanes fell to the Senators by a score of 3-2.
Analysis: Samsonov made the best of limited minutes, appearing in 10:40 of ice time, including a little more than three minutes on the man advantage. Despite the team's loss, this was a big game for Samsonov as he had missed out on Carolina's first two contests with a neck injury that he sustained during preseason.
News: The Hurricanes activated Samsonov (neck) from injured reserve Thursday, the team's official site reports. He is eligible to play in Thursday night's game against the Senators.
Analysis: We're still advocating a wait-and-see approach with Samsonov since it remains unclear how much ice time he'll get in his first game back from a sprained neck. Even when healthy, Samsonov's fantasy appeal is limited by the fact that he's unlikely to see much time on the Canes' scoring lines.
Canes' Samsonov (Neck) Game-Time Call For Thursday
News: Samsonov (neck) is considered to be a "game-day decision" for Thursday's tilt against Ottawa, the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Analysis: According to the report, Samsonov participated in a full-contact practice Tuesday. With his 32nd birthday falling on October 27, he is the oldest of the 'Canes forwards.
Canes' Samsonov (Neck) Could Play Thursday Against Ottawa
News: Samsonov (neck) practiced Sunday with a non-contact jersey and has a chance to play Thursday against Ottawa, the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Analysis: The Russian was placed on injured reserve in late September, missing both of the team's winning efforts against the Wild in Europe. It would be wise to take a wait-and-see approach in regards to Samsonov's status before taking on his services in fantasy pools.
News: The Hurricanes placed Samsonov on injured reserve Thursday, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Samsonov will not travel with the team to Europe, meaning he'll miss Carolina's first two games against Minnesota. He'll be reevaluated when the Hurricanes return home.
Carolina's Samsonov (Neck): Not Likely To Travel Overseas
News: According to Hurricanes head coach Paul Maurice, Samsonov (neck) is now doubtful for traveling to Europe, the Raleigh News & Observer reports.
Analysis: In the likely event that he is held back, Samsonov will miss the final preseason game in his native Russia and the season opener in Finland.
News: Samsonov (neck) did not practice Tuesday and head coach Paul Maurice is unsure if he will travel to Finland for the first two games of regular season (beginning October 7 against the Wild), the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Analysis: Updating a previous report, the 'Canes have been reluctant to put a timetable on Samsonov's return after he crashed head-first into the boards Saturday against Atlanta. This ailment further deteriorates his fantasy value that wasn't all that high to begin with.
News: Samsonov (neck) could play as soon as Friday, the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Analysis: Samsonov will undergo a medical exam Monday that may provide a more concrete time line, but the good news is that he's not expected to miss a significant amount of time after being carted off the ice during Saturday's game.
News: Samsonov was carted off the ice on a stretcher after crashing head-first into the end boards in the third period of Saturday's game, according to the Associated Press.
Analysis: He was tripped by the Thrashers' Dustin Byfuglien on a rush. He was taken to the hospital for observation; the team reported he had full feeling in all his extremities.
Hurricanes' Samsonov: Returns From Injury With A Bang
News: Samsonov (undisclosed) returned to the ice and potted a goal in Thursday's 3-1 exhibition win over Nashville.
Analysis: It doesn't appear that the mystery ailment that Samsonov sustained last week was serious. Still, the veteran forward remains one of the team's streakiest players.
News: Samsonov sustained an undisclosed injury during his training. However, he could resume skating as early as Sunday, the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Analysis: Even when healthy, it's unlikely that Samsonov will see ice time on a scoring line, which severely limits his potential to put up respectable fantasy numbers this season.
News:Sergei Samsonov scored 1:47 into overtime and the Hurricanes sent the slumping Sabres to their sixth straight loss, 4-3 on Thursday. The decisive sequence started when defenseman Steve Montador slipped while trying to play the puck near goalie Ryan Miller. Brandon Sutter snatched it near the end line and backhanded a pass to a cutting Samsonov, who snapped it past Miller. Samsonov also had an assist and finished at plus-1.
Analysis: Samsonov has totaled five goals and nine points in 13 games since returning from an upper-body injury. It has been his best stretch of hockey this season and it's no surprise since Carolina is playing solid hockey. Still, Samsonov is not the player he once was. He remains a low-end Fantasy flier.
News: Hurricanes LW Sergei Samsonov made it five goals in his last six games when he scored in Saturday's win over Chicago. He also assisted in the victory.
Analysis: The Hurricanes have been playing very well lately, and Fantasy owners in deeper leagues might want to take a shot with the Russian veteran while Carolina's hot, as he gets plenty of power play time.
News: Hurricanes LW Sergei Samsonov scored twice in a game for the first time since Dec. 2008 as Carolina routed the Rangers on Wednesday night.
Analysis: Samsonov only has 17 points in 42 games this season, but the Hurricanes have been playing very well lately, and Fantasy owners in deeper leagues might want to take a shot with the Russian veteran while Carolina's hot, as he gets plenty of power play time.
News: Hurricanes LW Sergei Samsonov returned to action on Monday against the Lightning after missing seven games with an upper-body injury. He failed to record a point and finished at minus-1 in 11:16 of ice time. Samsonov has three goals in his last seven games.
Analysis: The Russian forward hasn't been much of an offensive force in 2009-10 after almost eclipsing 50 points in 2008-09. In fact, Samsonov hasn't been a stable offensive force in several years. His best days appear behind him, so Samsonov has low-end Fantasy appeal.
News: The Raleigh News & Observer reports that Hurricanes LW Sergei Samsonov (upper body) will return to action Monday vs. Tampa Bay. Samsonov has yet to play in 2010.
Analysis: Samsonov has 13 points and a minus-12 rating in 37 games this season. Those are some scary Fantasy numbers, so just keep him stashed away in deeper leagues in case he finds his offensive game at some point this season.
News: The Raleigh News & Observer reports that Hurricanes LW Sergei Samsonov (upper body) should return to practice in Fantasy Week 4 (Jan. 4-10).
Analysis: Samsonov is not a high-end contributor with the Hurricanes, and he should not be risked in Fantasy Week 14 (Jan. 4-10).
News: Hurricanes LW Sergei Samsonov (upper body) missed Saturday's game vs. Carolina as expected.
Analysis: Samsonov is not a high-end contributor with the Hurricanes, and only owners in the deepest of leagues should be worried about his status heading into Fantasy Week 14 (Jan. 4-10).
News: The Raleigh News & Observer reports that Hurricanes RW Scott Walker and LW Sergei Samsonov will both miss Saturday's game at the Rangers with upper-body injuries.
Analysis: Both of these guys are just low-end fliers in deeper leagues when healthy, so don't worry yourself too much about their mystery ailments.
News: Carolina LW Sergei Samsonov scored his seventh goal of the season on Monday in a 6-3 win at Washington. Samsonov has 13 points on the season with seven goals and six assists.
Analysis: Samsonov is not a high-end contributor with the Hurricanes, which explains why he is active in only two percent of leagues. He remains an extremely low-end option and is not much of a threat to even have a big week or two.
News: Hurricanes LW Sergei Samsonov returned to the lineup on Wednesday against the Stars after missing one game with a lower-body injury. He had no points in 17:54 of ice time and finished at minus-1. He has 10 points (four goals) and minus-12 rating in 30 games this season.
Analysis: Samsonov is having a real tough time in 2009-10, but so are most of the Hurricanes. Samsonov hasn't been a 70-point threat since the 2001-02 season and has very low-end Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: The Raleigh News & Observer reports that Hurricanes LW Sergei Samsonov (lower body) was not at practice Monday.
Analysis: Like most of the Hurricanes, Samsonov isn't having a great campaign with 10 points and a minus-11. He has minimal Fantasy value in deeper leagues when healthy, and he should be benched for Week 11 (Dec. 14-20).
News: Hurricanes LW Sergei Samsonov was scratched from Saturday's game at Ottawa with a lower-body injury.
Analysis: Like most of the Hurricanes, Samsonov isn't having a great campaign with 10 points and a minus-11. He has minimal Fantasy value in deeper leagues when healthy.
News: The Hurricanes' official Twitter feed reports that LW Sergei Samsonov has been scratched from Saturday's game at Ottawa with a lower-body injury.
Analysis: Like most of the Hurricanes, Samsonov isn't having a great campaign with 10 points and a minus-11. He has minimal Fantasy value in deeper leagues when healthy.
News: Carolina LW Sergei Samsonov was able to play in Game 6 against the Devils on Sunday as he had missed Game 5 with an undisclosed injury. He failed to record an offensive stat in the game and took three shots.
Analysis: Samsonov had 16 goals and 32 assists in the 2008-2009 season, which was one of the better seasons in his career. However, those numbers only make him a low-end option in standard leagues and he will likely retain that status in the 2009-2010 season.
News: Hurricanes LW Sergei Samsonov missed Game 5 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals against the Devils because of an undisclosed injury. He remains questionable for Game 6.
Analysis: Samsonov had one of his better seasons in years in 2008-09 for the Hurricanes. He totaled 16 goals and 32 assists in 81 games. He was healthy for the most part and that contributed to his production on the ice. Still, he wasn't as good as his early days with the Bruins. It seems Samsonov is more of a low-end Fantasy forward these days.
News: Hurricanes LW Sergei Samsonov had an assist on Patrick Eaves' goal Monday against the Panthers to reach 500 NHL points. He has one goal and three assists in his last four games. He has 31 assists on the season.
Analysis: Samsonov has recorded 10 or more points in three of his last four months. He has 21 points in his last 23 games, his most productive stretch of the season. Samsonov is peaking at the right time for Fantasy owners, but he still has low-end Fantasy appeal since he isn't an elite scorer.
News: Carolina LW Sergei Samsonov had a goal and an assist against the Devils on Wednesday. Samsonov made it 4-1 with 7:46 left in the third in a 4-2 victory. It was Samsonov's 44th and 45 points of the season with 15 goals and 29 assists.
Analysis: Samsonov had failed to record a point in his last two games, but made up for it by tallying two points on Wednesday against the Devils. He is a decent low-end option in deeper leagues.
News: Hurricanes LW Sergei Samsonov scored a goal, added an assist and finished at plus-1 during Friday's game against the Flames. Samsonov tallied his 15th goal as he beat goalie Curtis McElhinney 17:40 into the first. He has two goals and five assists in his last seven games.
Analysis: Samsonov had to miss a game recently with an upper-body injury, but he has scored twice in the three game since he has returned. He has had his moments on his way to 38 points, but Samsonov's best days seem behind him. He is a low-end Fantasy forward when healthy.
News: Hurricanes LW Sergei Samsonov was back in the lineup Saturday against the Thrashers after missing his first game of the season Thursday with an upper-body injury. Samsonov gave Carolina a 2-0 lead with his 14th goal 15:35 into the first. He finished at minus-2 in 16:31 of ice time and also spent two minutes in the penalty box.
Analysis: While Samsonov has been a model of health for Carolina in 2008-09, we can't say the same for his offensive game. He has had his moments on his way to 35 points, but Samsonov's best days seem behind him. He is a low-end Fantasy forward when healthy.
News:Sergei Samsonov didn't play for Carolina Thursday against the Sabres, missing his first game all season because of an upper-body injury. He remains questionable heading into Saturday against the Thrashers.
Analysis: While Samsonov has been a model of health for Carolina in 2008-09, we can't say the same for his offensive game. He has had his moments on his way to 35 points, but Samsonov's best days seem behind him. He is a low-end Fantasy forward when healthy.
News: Hurricanes LW Sergei Samsonov scored a goal, tallied two assists and finished at plus-3 during Thursday's game against the Islanders. Samsonov capped the scoring for Carolina at 9:50 of the third period with his 13th goal. He has four goals and five assists in eight February games.
Analysis: Samsonov is once again playing high-level hockey for the Hurricanes after cooling off in January following a season-high 11-point outing in December. This is the kind of unreliability we expect from Samsonov, who is only worth a look as a low-end Fantasy flier.
News: Carolina LW Sergei Samsonov scored off of Patrick Lalime on Sunday against the Sabres after Ryan Miller was pulled earlier in the game. The goal essentially put the game on ice as the game went to 3-0 with less than three minutes to go.
Analysis: Samsonov wentr off on Feb. 7 against the Coyotes with a four-point performance that included a goal and three assists. He failed to record a point in his two games afterward before scoring on Sunday. He remains just a low-end option for the moment.
News:Sergei Samsonov had four points in Saturday's game in Phoenix. He scored a goal and also added three assists for the team's first four-point game of the season. It was his second straight game with a goal.
Analysis: Samsonov had gone 10 games without a goal prior to these two contests. While he is certainly worth taking a flier on in Fantasy, wait for more consistency out of him before using him as a starter.
News: Backup goalie Michael Leighton made 36 saves in his first start since Christmas, and Sergei Samsonov scored the shootout winner in the Carolina Hurricanes' 4-3 victory over San Jose on Thursday. Samsonov also scored his 10th goal of the season 14:50 into the second period to reduce the San Jose lead to 3-2. It was his first goal in 11 games.
Analysis: Samsonov has been ice cold over the last few weeks for the Hurricanes after being one of their best offensive players when Paul Maurice came on board. He is still logging plenty of playing time, but just struggling to find the stat sheet. Samsonov still remains a low-end Fantasy flier until the points come in on a regular basis.
News: Hurricanes LW Sergei Samsonov failed to score Saturday against the Bruins and recorded his second minus-3 rating of the season. The point-less day also ended his scoring streak at two games. Samsonov has managed four goals and three assists in his last six games.
Analysis: Samsonov has really come to life offensively since mid-November and is playing a bit more consistent on a line with Eric Staal. Playing alongside a player with that ability can do that for a skater. Samsonov was a solid scorcer early in his career before a wrist injury sideswiped him in 2002-03. He finally seems healthy and confident again, but Samsonov still remains a low-end Fantasy flier.
News: Hurricanes LW Sergei Samsonov scored a goal and finished at plus-1 during Tuesday's game against the Devils. With Zach Parise in the box for delay of game, Carolina defenseman Joe Corvo carried the puck over the blue line and tried to shovel it ahead to Samsonov. After a deflection, Samsonov corralled the puck and tried to center it, but the puck went off Paul Martin's skate and past Scott Clemmensen. It was Samsonov's eighth goal of the season and third in four games. He also has three assists in that span.
Analysis: Samsonov has really come to life offensively since mid-November and is playing a bit more consistent on a line with Eric Staal. Playing alongside a player with that ability can do that for a skater. Samsonov was a solid scorcer early in his career before a wrist injury sideswiped him in 2002-03. He finally seems healthy and confident again, but Samsonov still remains a low-end Fantasy flier.
News: Hurricanes LW Sergei Samsonov had two goals and an assist to lead the Carolina Hurricanes past the Atlanta Thrashers, 3-1 on Wednesday. Samsonov set up the sequence that produced his go-ahead goal late in the second period by taking the puck off Atlanta defenseman Zach Bogosian's stick in the corner. The Hurricanes kept it in the zone, Tuomo Ruutu sent a wrist shot off Lehtonen's pads and Samsonov swooped across to backhand the rebound past the sprawling goalie to make it 2-1.
Analysis: Samsonov had gone three games without recording a point, but broke out of that mini-slump in a gig way on Wednesday. This is out of the ordinary for Samsonov who is a low-end option unless he decides to get red hot which this could be evidence of.
News: Carolina LW Sergei Samsonov assisted Eric Staal on a power play in the 1st period to start the game off right for the Hurricanes in a win over the Canadiens on Tuesday. He later added an assist of Joe Corvo's goal in the 2nd.
Analysis: Samsonov now has 14 points on the year and six in his last six games. Samsonov remains a low-end option, but is a player to be monitored in Fantasy, as he can catch fire at any point.
News: Hurricanes LW Sergei Samsonov scored his third goal of the season Saturday in a loss to the Flyers. He now has 10 points on the season in 25 games.
Analysis: Samsonov remains a low-end option, but is a player to be monitored in Fantasy, as he can catch fire at any point.
News: Hurricanes LW Sergei Samsanov had a pair of assists in Monday's game against the Panthers in Florida. He has four points in his last four games.
Analysis: Samsanov, who has just one goal this season, has four of his seven points over his last four games. He remains a low-end option, but is a player to be monitored in Fantasy.
News: Carolina LW Sergei Samsonov picked up his first goal of the season in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Samsonov scored in the 2nd period to tie the game at one as he got assists from Patrick Eaves and Tim Gleason.
Analysis: The Hurricanes are trying to get Samsonov involved on offense and have even put him on the top line with Rod Brind'Amour. Samsonov stunned many with his performance last season after coming over from Chicago, but maybe his age is now catching up with him. Continue to hold on to him in larger formats, but you won't want to start him until he continues to get his offense going.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Hurricanes LW Sergei Samsonov is without a goal or an assist through 10 games this season. He never went more than two games in succession without a point after joining the Hurricanes last January.
Analysis: The Hurricanes are trying to get Samsonov involved on offense and have even put him on the top line with Rod Brind'Amour. Samsonov stunned many with his performance last season after coming over from Chicago, but maybe his age is now catching up with him. Continue to hold on to him in larger formats, but you won't want to start him until he gets his offense going.
News: Hurricanes LW Sergei Samsonov has yet to put up a point this season, despite the fact he's seeing plenty of time on the second line with Carolina.
Analysis: Samsonov stunned many with his performance last season after coming over from Chicago, but maybe his age is now catching up with him. Either that or he's just turning into a slow starter who takes a couple of months to get going. Continue to hold on to him in larger formats, but you won't want to start him until he gets his offense going.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Hurricanes LW Sergei Samsonov should receive some scrutiny at the start of training camp. The Hurricanes basically rescued him from what appeared to be a career in decline when he was claimed off waivers in January from Chicago. Now, it will be interesting to see if he's actually moving back toward the type of player that made him an NHL standout early in his career or if his contributions for Carolina were merely a short-lived blip.
Analysis: Samsonov totaled 32 points in 38 games with the Hurricanes last season and was a real spark offensively. The former 1997 first-round pick is no spring chicken as he is going to turn 30 years old in-season. But he did show some intensity after being claimed off waivers last season and could be in for a solid season with Carolina. Consider him a middle-to-late round selection on Draft Day, but there is a chance he could exceed expectations.
News:Sergei Samsonov had two goals and an assist and the Carolina Hurricanes easily handled the penalty-prone Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 Saturday night. The Hurricanes won for the fourth time in five games to remain in control of the Southeast Division with about a month left in the regular season. With 73 points, Carolina now leads Washington by five points.
Analysis: Samsonov has 11 goals and 10 assists in 24 games since Carolina acquired him on re-entry waivers from Chicago on Jan. 8. He has points in four of the last five games. Samsonov has been a great addition for the Hurricanes. He is doing well playing on their top two lines and can be considered a viable No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward.
News:Sergei Samsonov scored two goals, tapping in his own rebound with 3:24 left in overtime to lift Carolina past the Devils 2-1 on Tuesday. Samsonov's winner came after he streaked down the boards to chase down a pass from Scott Walker, threw the puck toward Martin Brodeur and then slipped the rebound past the goalie's stick for his fifth goal in eight games. "The puck was kind of bobbling a little bit. I just figured I'd take a shot and see what happens," Samsonov said. "I went to the net, and luckily it just bounced to my stick. It's nice to get those bounces once in a while."
Analysis: Samsonov has nine goals and nine assists in 22 games since Carolina acquired him on re-entry waivers from Chicago on Jan. 8. His 15 career goals against the Devils are the most for any active player on Carolina's roster. He is also on a three-game points streak in which he has three goals and two assists in that span. Samsonov has been a great addition for the Hurricanes. He is doing well playing on their top two lines and can be considered a viable No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward.
News: Hurricanes LW Sergei Samsonov scored his seventh goal of the season during Thursday's 5-3 win against the Thrashers. Samsonov scored again when Frank Kaberle gathered his own rebound in the slot and slapped it off Samsonov's skate. Samsonov's foot appeared to be off the ground when it redirected the puck in the net, but the play withstood a video review. He now has three goals and one assist in his last six games.
Analysis: Samsonov has been a great addition for the Hurricanes. He joined the team in early January after Chicago put him through waivers. He now has seven goals and seven assists in 20 games with Carolina. He is doing well playing on their top two lines and can be considered a viable No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward.
News: Hurricanes LW Sergei Samsonov had a goal in Saturday's win over Florida, his second in his last three games.
Analysis: Samsonov has been a great addition for the Hurricanes. He joined the team in early January after Chicago put him through waivers. He now has six goals and seven assists in 17 games with Carolina. He is doing well playing on their top two lines and can be considered a viable No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward.
News: Former Bruins first-round draft choice Sergei Samsonov had a goal and an assist during Carolina's 3-2 win against the Bruins. He now has three goals in his last seven games and two assists in that span.
Analysis: Samsonov has been a great addition for the Hurricanes. He joined the team in early January after Chicago put him through waivers. He now has five goals and seven assists in 15 games with Carolina. He is doing well playing on their top two lines and can be considered a viable No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward.
News: Hurricanes LW Sergei Samsonov made it nine points in 11 games since being picked up off waivers by Carolina in early January when he scored his fourth goal of the season Saturday in a 4-1 loss to the Penguins.
Analysis: Samsonov has been a revelation since joining the Hurricanes, and we initially didn't expect him to keep this almost point-a-game pace up. Consider him a reserve forward in deeper leagues at the moment, but he could rise up the rankings if he stays hot.
News: Hurricanes LW Sergei Samsonov scored his third goal of the season Tuesday in a 3-1 win over the Rangers and now has eight points and a plus-3 rating in nine games since joining Carolina.
Analysis: Samsonov has been a revelation since joining the Hurricanes, but we don't expect him to keep this almost point-a-game pace up. Consider him a reserve forward in deeper leagues at the moment, but he could rise up the rankings if he stays hot.
News: After managing only four points in 23 games for the Chicago Blackhawks earlier this season, veteran LW Sergei Samsonov has nearly doubled that point total since joining the Carolina Hurricanes, reports the News and Observer. He has seven points in seven games and has scored his first two goals of the season.
Analysis: "He's done a good job of fitting in," Canes coach Peter Laviolette said of Samsonov. "It's a new opportunity for him. A second chance from where he was coming from. I think he had four assists in [23] games, now he comes here and he's got a point a game." Samsonov has been a revelation since joining the Hurricanes, but we don't expect him to keep this point-a-game pace up. Consider him a reserve forward in deeper leagues at the moment, but he could rise up the rankings if he stays hot.
News: Hurricanes LW Sergei Samsonov had a goal and an assist in Friday's win over Edmonton. He's had six points over his last three games.
Analysis: Samsonov continues to be a fringe Fantasy option who doesn't do enough on a regular basis to rely upon heavily in Fantasy play.
News: Hurricanes LW Sergei Samsonov scored his first goal of the season and added two assists Tuesday night in a 5-4 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. He now has four points in four games since joining Carolina on Jan. 8.
Analysis: Samsonov has averaged 19 minutes in his four games with the Hurricanes -- a mark he didn't reach all season with the Blackhawks. Is this another Mark Recchi revenge second half in the making? We'll have to see, but keep an eye on the veteran over the next couple of weeks.
News: Carolina LW Sergei Samsonov picked up his first point as a Hurricane on Saturday when he assisted on a goal in a 5-4 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.
Analysis: Samsonov wasn't released by Chicago for no good reason, so don't expect him to suddenly start lighting it up in Carolina. Keep an eye on his stats, however, as we all know how Mark Recchi is doing since leaving Pittsburgh.
News: The Carolina Hurricanes claimed right wing Sergei Samsonov on re-entry waivers from the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday. Samsonov had four assists in 23 games with the Blackhawks before being assigned to Rockford of the American Hockey League on Jan. 2.
Analysis: The Hurricanes become responsible for half of Samsonov's more than $3.5 million salary; he is in the second season of a two-year deal he signed in 2006. In regards to Fantasy teams, Samsonov has minimal value at the moment but keep an eye on him as the tendency when going to a new team is to start putting up some numbers. Samsonov is expected to join Carolina for Tuesday night's game at Boston.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Blackhawks LW Sergei Samsonov cleared NHL waivers and was put on re-entry waivers. If he clears those on Wednesday, another team could pick him up for half of his remaining salary. The struggling winger is being paid $3.525 million this season and will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.
Analysis: Samsonov had four points in 23 games this season before getting waived by the Hawks, but despite his weak totals, his veteran leadership could probably be useful on one of the younger teams in the league. As for Fantasy teams, his value is minimal and you shouldn't worry about adding him at this point in his career.
News: Veteran LW Sergei Samsonov was waived by the Blackhawks on Sunday. If no team claims the 29-year-old Russian by noon Monday, he could be sent to the AHL affiliate the Rockford (Ill.) IceHogs.
Analysis: Samsonov had four points in 23 games this season before getting waived by the Hawks, but despite his weak totals, his veteran leadership could probably be useful on one of the younger teams in the league. As for Fantasy teams, his value is minimal and you shouldn't worry about adding him at this point in his career.
News:David Koci got the call as a fourth-line winger over Sergei Samsonov against Florida Sunday.
Analysis: Neither player is really worth using in Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: The Sports Xchange notes: Yanic Perreault and Sergei Samsonov, both struggling veterans, sat out for the second straight game Sunday against Calgary.
Analysis: Samsonov has four assists in 20 games so far this season. He scored just nine goals in 63 games in Montreal a year ago, with 17 assists. He can't score for you when he's up in the press box though, so feel free to cut him loose if you don't have much roster room. The Blackhawks are relying on younger players and it's working out well for them.
News: Chicago LW Sergei Samsonov and D Magnus Johansson were healthy scratches against the Lightning Wednesday.
Analysis: Samsonov has two assists in 10 games so far this season. He scored just nine goals in 63 games in Montreal a year ago, with 17 assists. He can't score for you when he's up in the press box though, so feel free to cut him loose if you don't have much roster room.
News:The Sports Xchange notes: High-priced, struggling winger Sergei Samsonov sat out for the fourth straight game. Other healthy scratches were Magnus Johansson and Danny Richmond.
Analysis: Samsonov has two assists in 10 games so far this season. He scored just nine goals in 63 games in Montreal a year ago, with 17 assists. He can't score for you when he's up in the press box though, so feel free to cut him loose if you don't have much roster room.
News: The Sports XChange reports: Sergei Samsonov was a healthy scratch for the second straight game Wednesday against Dallas. The other healthy scratch was Danny Richmond, who has played in only one game. Richmond, a life-long defenseman, is working as a spare blueliner in practice now, though Savard prefers him as a winger.
Analysis: Samsonov has two assists in 10 games so far this season. He scored just nine goals in 63 games in Montreal a year ago, with 17 assists. Consider him in larger leagues only for now.
News: Sergei Samsonov is playing on the third scoring line for the Blackhawks, with Patrick Sharp and Adam Burish.
Analysis: Samsonov has one assist in five games so far this season. He scored just nine goals in 63 games in Montreal a year ago, with 17 assists. Consider him in larger leagues only for now.
News: Head coach Denis Savard has used Robert Lang to center the top scoring line featuring Martin Havlat and Sergei Samsonov. "With Samsonov, Havlat and Lang, I've seen some chemistry," Savard told the Arlington Heights Daily-Herald.
Analysis: If Samsonov can stay on the team's top scoring line, he would see a major jump in Fantasy value. Monitor his progress during the remainder of the preseason and consider taking a flier on him in the middle to late rounds on Draft Day.
News: The Montreal Canadiens traded the disappointing LW Sergei Samsonov to the Chicago Blackhawks over the weekend for D Jassen Cullimore and F Tony Salmelainen.
Analysis: Samsonov was pitiful in Montreal in 2006-07, managing just nine goals and 26 points with a minus-4 rating in 63 games. That type of production meant he was a fringe Fantasy player in most leagues last year. He might rebound a little bit in Chicago, but he should only be considered in the late rounds on Draft Day.
News: Canadiens LW Sergei Samsonov (flu) returned to the team's lineup Friday against the Sabres. He played for 11:48 and finished with a minus-2 rating.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Samsonov back into active Fantasy lineups. He is a low-end Fantasy forward when healthy.
News: Sergei Samsonov (flu) remains sidelined for Tuesday's game at N.Y. Rangers, missing his second straight game. Andrei Kostitsyn was recalled from Hamilton of the AHL to take his place.
Analysis: Samsonov is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all larger Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove he is well.
News: Sergei Samsonov missed Monday's game against the Maple Leafs due to a bout with the flu.
Analysis: Samsonov is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all daily Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove he is well.
News: Canadiens RW Sergei Samsonov ended an eight-game drought with his goal Wednesday against the Devils. It was only his second goal in his last 24 games.
Analysis: Samsonov recently cleared waivers and it looks as though that the Habs will keep Samsonov for the time being, although his playing time will be sporadic at best. Perhaps this move will light a fire under him and finally get him going. We'll see. He remains a low-end Fantasy option at this time.
News: Sergei Samsonov has cleared waivers and he might be staying with the Montreal Canadiens after meeting with head coach Guy Carbonneau and general manager Bob Gainey. "I never had problems with Sergei Samsonov as a man," Carbonneau told TSN.ca. "He's been professional. He always works hard. He never moans or comes to my office asking for ice time. His play wasn't up to par and that's why he missed some games, but he's a good person."
Analysis: It appears that the Habs will keep Samsonov for the time being, although his playing time will be sporadic at best. Perhaps this move will light a fire under him and finally get him going. We'll see.
News: The Montreal Canadiens have placed Sergei Samsonov on waivers Tuesday, according to TSN.ca. The Canadiens might try and deal the disappointing veteran, with a rumored deal of Sergei Samsonov and Craig Rivet to Chicago for Bryan Smolinski and Adrian Aucoin being floated around.
Analysis: Samsonov can certainly use a change of scenery, as he has struggled mightily with the Canadiens. He might also end up in the AHL, although it is doubtful the club cannot get something in return for him from another organization.
News: Sergei Samsonov picked up a pair of assists and a plus-1 rating in 11:21 of ice time in Thursday's shootout loss at Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Samsonov has been disappointing this season, but he remains worthy of Fantasy consideration in leagues of 12 or more teams.
News: Coach Guy Carbonneau shuffled all his forward lines and finally lost patience with struggling winger Sergei Samsonov, scratching him from the lineup on Tuesday against the Canucks for the first time this season, but it was to no avail. "Nothing's working for us right now and I had to do something to turn this around," Carbonneau said. "Those are the decisions I made and they didn't work. But we'll continue making decisions and we'll get out of this, that's for sure."
Analysis: Samsonov has no goals in 16 games and two in 36 games, both coming against Boston on Dec. 12. Don't be surprised to see Samsonov on the move at the NHL trading deadline, although it is not likely to make much of a difference in his Fantasy value at this point.
News: Canadiens LW Sergei Samsonov has just two goals since the start of November and just six goals on the season.
Analysis: Samsonov will need a strong second half to the season to make the 2006-07 campaign a respectable one. He should be kept reserved in most formats until he starts producing on a more consistent basis.
News: Sergei Samsonov was scoreless with a minus-1 rating in 14:03 of ice time in Monday's game against the Bruins as his struggles continues.
Analysis: Samsonov, the subject of trade rumors, has managed just two assists with a minus-6 rating over the past nine games. He has not scored a goal since Oct. 28, a span of 16 games.
News: The Canadiens received a boost in confidence as they opened with two road games and earned three of a possible four points. The one disappointment might be the play of the No. 2 line of Sergei Samsonov, Tomas Plekanec and Alex Kovalev. They not only haven't produced a goal but they have limited scoring chances and there is a sense that they are trying too hard to make pretty plays and aren't getting the puck to the net.
Analysis: Samsonov, who was the team's prized acquisition in the offseason, has only one shot in two games and took an unnecessary penalty to leave the Canadiens shorthanded in the overtime at Toronto. It's only been two games though, so don't overreact just yet.
News: The Boston Herald reports Sergei Samsonov is expected to skate with fellow countryman Alexei Kovalev and Mike Ribeiro on a scoring line.
Analysis: If that line can stay healthy and together, this has 200-point potential heading into the 2006-07 season. Samsonov is a decent middle-round pick on Draft Day.
News: The Montreal Canadiens signed Sergei Samsonov to a two-year contract this week, as the Habs lock up one of the better remaining free agents.
Analysis: Samsonov might skate on a line with Saku Koivu and Alexei Kovalev. He'll also get a chance to skate against the Bruins, one of his former clubs.
News: Sergei Samsonov scored a goal, added an assist and had a minus-1 rating in 15:58 of ice time in Tuesday's game against the Wild.
Analysis: Samsonov has posted 10 points (3 G, 7 A) with a minus-2 rating in 10 games since being acquired from the Bruins at the NHL trading deadline. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Sergei Samsonov scored a goal and had a plus-1 rating in 17:00 of ice time in Sunday's game at Minnesota.
Analysis: Samsonov has posted a goal and two assists in two games with the Oilers since being acquired by the Bruins at the trade deadline.
News: The Boston Bruins traded Sergei Samsonov to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday for veteran Marty Reasoner, a second-round pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft and a minor-leaguer who is yet to be determined.
Analysis: Poor Bruins fans. The team is on the cusp of qualifying for the playoffs and their team's management decides to be sellers and not buyers at the deadline. Owch. Samsonov's Fantasy appeal will remain generally the same as it was in Beantown.
News: Sergei Samsonov (knee) was able to play in Tuesday's game at Buffalo after suffering a minor sprained knee in practice on Monday.
Analysis: It appears the Bruins and his Fantasy owners dodged a serious bullet here. It is safe to leave him in your active lineup in all leagues.
News: Enigmatic winger Sergei Samsonov suffered a sprained right knee during practice at the TD Banknorth Garden Monday, according to the Boston Herald. The early indication was that Samsonov's injury was not as bad as initially feared. "It was a scary thing," said Samsonov, who was hurt in a collision with winger Josh Langfeld. "You get cut in a position like that and you don't know how it’s going to react. Initially, I felt a lot of pain, but it's not as bad now."
Analysis: Samsonov said he hopes to play in Tuesday night's tilt in Buffalo. He has been in and out of the lineup all season with various ailments, scoring just 18 goals and 37 points. He's also rumored to be headed elsewhere prior to the trade deadline due to his impending free agency, so plenty to keep an eye on with the diminutive Russian.
News: Sergei Samsonov has managed 17 goals and 18 assists with a minus-1 rating and 20 penalty minutes through 51 games at the Olympic Games break.
Analysis: Samsonov has been a steady contributor in Fantasy leagues for many years and this season is no different.
News: Sergei Samsonov missed Thursday's game against the Devils due to a foot injury.
Analysis: Samsonov is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until after the Olympic Games break.
News: Sergei Samsonov has a goal and two assists in his past three games, but he's had a relatively quiet January.
Analysis: Blame the slow month on Samsonov's foot injury and see if you can acquire him before he heats up again. He's going to be an unrestricted free agent after the season if the team doesn't get a deal done, so expect him to finish big.
News: Sergei Samsonov (foot) was back in the lineup for Monday's game at Washington.
Analysis: It appears safe to get the veteran back into the active Fantasy lineup in all daily leagues.
News: The Boston Herald reports that Sergei Samsonov (ankle) was unable to skate Sunday. But he is confident his problem is minor and will sideline him only a game or two. “If that much,” Samsonov said. “It’s nothing big, it’s just kind of rubbing on the ankle in one spot. I’m going to talk to (coach Mike Sullivan). I’m pretty sure I’m going on the trip.”
Analysis: Samsonov is a risky start for the coming scoring period. If you have healthier options, certainly go with them for this week.
News: Sergei Samsonov left Saturday's game against the Rangers in the second period due to a foot injury.
Analysis: X-rays have been returned negative, so the veteran is considered day to day. He is a bit of a risky play for the upcoming scoring period, so reserve him in all upcoming leagues if you have healthier alternatives.
News: The Boston Herald reports Boston still hasn't contacted Sergei Samsonov about a potential contract extension. “I talked to Mike (O’Connell) briefly after New Year’s, just touching base, but (had) no discussion of a contract and no indication one way or another what’s going to happen,” said Neil Abbott, the agent for the 27-year-old Russian. “Our doors are open. If they want to talk, we’ll talk. But we’re not asking. I think there are other things on his mind right now besides doing deals. The indications were that he’s going to get back to me. We’ll talk at some point, I think. But there’s been no request or proposals back and forth.”
Analysis: Samsonov had been dealing with migraine headaches for several months last year, but he's played well this season. If he finishes with around 30 goals and 40 assists, he'll likely be of the most coveted players on the free agent market.
News: Sergei Samsonov (flu) was back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Sharks. He was scoreless with a minus-1 rating in 12:15 of ice time.
Analysis: Despite the scoreless night, it appears safe to get Samsonov back into the active Fantasy lineup in all leagues which allow daily moves.
News: Sergei Samsonov missed his second straight game on Saturday against the Lightning due to the flu, but the Boston Herald reports he is expected to return on Tuesday when Joe Thornton and the Sharks swim into town.
Analysis: Samsonov remains day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues if you have healthier alternatives.
News: Samsonov missed Thursday's game against the Senators due to a bout with the flu.
Analysis: Samsonov is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all daily Fantasy leagues until he is well enough to return.
News: Sergei Samsonov (ribs) was able to play in Friday's game at Tampa Bay, returning from Boston to rejoin the team.
Analysis: It appears safe to leave Samsonov in the active Fantasy lineup in all leagues.
News: The Boston Globe reports Sergei Samsonov was sent home from the road trip in Florida due to inflammation in his rib cage.
Analysis: Samsonov is considered day to day for now, but he is extremely doubtful for Friday's game at Tampa Bay.
News: Sergei Samsonov (nerve impingement) was able to return to the lineup for Sunday's game against the Coyotes. He was scoreless with two shots on goal in 19:09 of ice time.
Analysis: Keep Samsonov reserved at least one more game until he can play consecutive games without any lingering effects of the injury.
News: Bruins forward Sergei Samsonov, his hands and fingers numb and tingling, resumed practicing and is expected to be in the lineup Sunday against Phoenix. The left wing was tested by doctors Tuesday, although they had no explanation for his condition. "But they're not worried," Bruins general manager Mike O'Connell said. "The tests showed that everything was fine, and he's going to be fine. He still has numbness, but I expect he'll be working out, and he should be in our lineup Sunday."
Analysis: Samsonov, who leads the Bruins with 12 goals and 13 assists, first experienced the symptoms when he woke up Sunday after a game against Edmonton. It might be safer to allow him a game to get back into shape before activating him in your Fantasy lineup.
News: The Boston Herald reports Sergei Samsonov has a minor nerve impingement and neurological tests conducted on Tuesday showed nothing more severe. He missed Wednesday's game at Colorado, but might be able to return on Sunday against Phoenix.
Analysis: Samsonov should be able to go this weekend with an additional three days of rest. Keep him reserved until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: Sergei Samsonov, who returned to Boston due to numbness and tingling in his upper extremities, is considered day to day.
Analysis: Keep Samsonov reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he is able to officially return and prove his health. He will likely miss Wednesday's game at Colorado before returning on Sunday against Phoenix.
News: According to published reports, Sergei Samsonov returned home from the road trip in Vancouver on Sunday due to tingling one of his upper extremities.
Analysis: Samsonov's status for Wednesday at Colorado is uncertain, so keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues for the upcoming scoring period just to be on the safe side.
News: Sergei Samsonov had a goal and two assists in Saturday's game at Pittsburgh for his first points of the season.
Analysis: For Fantasy owners who were a little worried about his scoreless performance in the first two games, you can relax now.
News: Sergei Samsonov re-signed with the Bruins on Wednesday, accepting the team's qualifying offer.
Analysis: Samsonov played only three games with Moscow Dynamo in 2004-05, posting one goal. The oft-injured winger is a high-risk, high-reward player due to his immense talent and propensity for injury.
News: Sergei Samsonov was offered a three-year contract from the Bruins on Tuesday.
Analysis: Samsonov is a decent Fantasy option playing alongside Joe Thornton.
News: Sergei Samsonov (ribs) returned to the lineup after missing 11 games. He was scoreless and a minus-1 in 18:11 of ice time on Thursday.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Samsonov back into the active lineup in all Fantasy leagues.
News: The Boston Globe reports Sergei Samsonov (ribs) is probable for Thursday's game against Minnesota.
Analysis: Samsonov has missed 11 of the past 12 games. Keep him reserved until he can play at least two games without any lingering effects of the injury.
News: Sergei Samsonov (ribs) was able to skate with the team for the second straight day on Saturday, but he is still at least a week away from returning. "I still may be a week or 10 days away, but it feels good skating," Samsonov told the Boston Herald. "I haven't tested it in contact drills yet, but it's going well."
Analysis: Keep Samsonov reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he is able to officially return and play consecutive games without any lingering effects of the injury.
News: Sergei Samsonov (ribs) was able to play on Saturday, but he left after two shifts in the third period. "I didn't see this coming," Samsonov told the Boston Herald. "I wish I could say something different. I felt all right for the first period, but then it got a lot worse. I talked to (coach Mike Sullivan) and he kind of sat me out in the third period."
Analysis: Samsonov will have an MRI on Sunday. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return to the lineup and play consecutive games without any lingering effects of the injury.
News: Sergei Samsonov (bruised ribs) would have been ready to play on Thursday, but he flew to Boston to be with his wife for the birth of their first child, according to the Boston Globe. He is expected to join the Bruins on Friday and play in Saturday's game in Carolina.
Analysis: Samsonov will skate on a line with Brian Rolston and Patrice Bergeron. It appears safe to get Samsonov back into your active lineup.
News: Sergei Samsonov (ribs) missed his second consecutive game on Thursday.
Analysis: Keep Samsonov reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he is able to offically return and play consecutive games without any lingering effects of the injury.
News: Sergei Samsonov (ribs) missed Tuesday's game at Toronto.
Analysis: Samsonov should be reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he is able to officially return.
News: The Boston Globe reports that Sergei Samsonov (ribs) remains doubtful for Tuesday's game at Toronto. "It feels better, so we're just kind of testing it to see where it is right now," said Samsonov. "It feels a lot better but it's not 100 percent yet so I think we're just going to wait and see how it feels."
Analysis: Samsonov should remain reserved in all leagues.
News: The Boston Herald reports that Sergei Samsonov (rib contusion) will most likely miss Thursday's game at Ottawa. He will gauge his health after a morning skate before determining if he can go.
Analysis: Samsonov should be reserved in all daily leagues.
News: Samsonov scored a goal and added two assists in Monday's win over the Rangers.
Analysis: Samsonov now has nine points (4 G, 5 A) over his past eight games.
News: Sergei Samsonov was the difference in Thursday's 1-0 win at Buffalo, as he provided all of the scoring.
Analysis: Samsonov has warmed up a bit after a dreadful start. He has six points (3 G, 3 A) over his past six games.
News: Sergei Samsonov scored a goal and added an assist in Monday's win against Buffalo.
Analysis: Samsonov has five points (2 G, 3 A) over his past five games and appears to finally be getting on track.
News: Sergei Samsonov (knee) missed his fifth consecutive game on Tuesday.
Analysis: Samsonov is still considered day to day, but keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Sergei Samsonov (knee) was unable to play Monday at Washington.
Analysis: Samsonov is considered day to day and should be reserved in all leagues.
News: Sergei Samsonov (knee) was out again on Tuesday night.
Analysis: Samsonov might use the holiday break for more rest and return on Saturday in Tampa Bay. Keep him reserved until he can officially return.
News: The Boston Globe reports that Sergei Samsonov's MRI results on his left knee showed a mild sprain. He is expected to miss only three games.
Analysis: Samsonov might return by December 22 against the Rangers. Keep him reserved until then.
News: Sergei Samsonov (knee) was unable to go on Saturday.
Analysis: Samsonov is considered day to day. Keep him reserved if you have healthier options.
News: Sergei Samsonov left Thursday's game in Washington late in the third period with a sprained knee, according to the Boston Herald. His status for Saturday's game in Ottawa is unclear.
Analysis: If your league allows daily transactions, consider reserving Samsonov until more is known about his status.
News: Sergei Samsonov has no goals in his last 10 games.
Analysis: Samsonov has the talent to rebound in the near future, but consider reserving him when he faces poor matchups until he picks up the scoring pace.
News: Sergei Samsonov scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's game against Dallas.
Analysis: Samsonov has goals in the past two games and he has eight points (3 G, 5 A) over his past six games.
News: Sergei Samsonov scored once and assisted on two power play goals at New Jersey Saturday.
Analysis: Samsonov is a must-start player in all leagues.
News: Sergei Samsonov didn't skate in Thursday's practice due to a groin injury, according to the Boston Globe. He is not expected to miss any games.
Analysis: Samsonov should be kept active in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Sergei Samsonov had three assists in Thursday's preseason game against Detroit.
Analysis: Samsonov might re-emerge as a solid Fantasy producer this season after missing 50 games with a wrist injury last year.
News: Samsonov (wrist) is expected to play in the Bruins' remaining playoff games. According to the Boston Globe, he is experiencing too much pain in his surgically-repaired wrist to practice, but he is expected to play in games.
Analysis:
News: Samsonov (wrist) returned to the lineup Saturday. He missed 50 games due to the injury. He scored a goal and added an assist in the return.
Analysis:
News: Samsonov (wrist) will not play Thursday, according to the Boston Herald. He is questionable for Saturday's game against Buffalo. His surgically repaired wrist is still painful, but he is expected to play in the postseason.
Analysis:
News: Samsonov (wrist) might return April 3, according to the Boston Herald. He has practiced for three consecutive days. He is still feeling some pain in the surgically repaired wrist. He will not help a Fantasy team and should be avoided.
Analysis:
News: Samsonov (wrist) might return this season. According to the Boston Herald, he went through most of practice on Monday. He still had pain in his wrist and no target date is set for his return.
Analysis:
News: Samsonov (wrist) did some stickhandling and shooting drills on Thursday. "I'm probably still two or three weeks away," he told the Boston Globe. Samsonov is unlikely to be productive enough to help a Fantasy team even if he does play during the regular season, so don't bother adding him to your roster.
Analysis:
News: Samsonov (wrist) estimates he might return in three weeks. The Boston Herald reports that he continues light skating and off-ice conditioning. Samsonov will be re-evaluted on March 11, and hopes to then be cleared to do some wrist curls. "I think at this point it's just keeping an eye on it and getting strength and motion back," he said. "It's been getting better, not quite as fast as I'd like it to be, but little by little and hopefully at the end of this month I'll be able to play. But as far as the X-rays and everything else, it looks good." Samsonov might be worth adding to your reserve list now in the event he might help in the final weeks of the season.
Analysis:
News: Samsonov (wrist) plans to skate Monday without a stick. According to the Boston Globe, there is no timetable for his return. He has appeared in only seven games this season and has not been in action since Dec. 24, when he had surgery on his right wrist. It appears he is still weeks away from any possible return and should be dropped from all Fantasy rosters if you have held out hope of a return during the regular season.
Analysis:
News: Samsonov (wrist surgery) still hopes to make a late-season comeback. Fantasy owners shouldn't count on him helping their teams, however. Samsonov has a large cast on his arm. Although he hopes to have the cast removed within the next week, the Boston Herald reports that he is expected to wear a smaller cast another four to six weeks. After getting the smaller cast removed, he is expected to need another two to four weeks of rehabilitation. Samsonov is not worth having on a Fantasy roster at this point.
Analysis:
News: Samsonov underwent wrist surgery Tuesday and will miss four months. "Other than he's in a lot of pain, there's not much to report," Bruins coach Robbie Ftorek told the Boston Herald. "But they won't probably see him for, I'm guessing -- I haven't spoken to the doctors -- a week to 10 days. Then he'll be re-evaluated. He's sore. He's got to rest and keep his arm immobilized." Samsonov isn't worth keeping on a Fantasy roster in a year-to-year league.
Analysis:
News: Samsonov will undergo right wrist surgery and miss the next three months. He will have a bone graft on Tuesday morning. "Sergei was examined by Dr. Jupiter (Friday) and it was determined that this surgery is the best course of action," Bruins general manager Mike O'Connell said. Even if Samsonov manages to return in late March or early April, it's not worth keeping him on a Fantasy roster while he heals. Only retain him in a keeper league.
Analysis:
News: Samsonov is likely to undergo wrist surgery at any point. "I guess I'm still waiting for a miracle," he told the Boston Herald. "But it just doesn't look good. After playing (Wednesday) night, it's not good. I'll see how it feels (Friday) but it's not a good sign. I'll probably need to talk to the coaches and the doctors and see what they think. Probably when we get back (Friday) I'll have a decision." If Samsonov has the surgery, he'll be out until at least April, so you'll want to cut him except in a keeper league.
Analysis:
News: Samsonov played through his wrist injury Wednesday in Buffalo. However, the Boston Globe reports that he is likely going to require surgery to repair the injury, an operation that would sideline him for at least two to three months. In the unlikely event Samsonov has no problems with the wrist Thursday, he might be able to play Saturday against Florida. "I'll make a decision in the next week or so ... and it's a tough decision to make," he said. "There's still time to get in [to the hospital], get it done, and be back for April. It's not an easy choice." If Samsonov opts for surgery, you should cut him except in a keeper league. Keep him reserved for now.
Analysis:
News: Samsonov (wrist, groin) should play this week. According to the Boston Herald, he expects to play either Wednesday in Buffalo or Thursday in Washington, but probably not in both games. Because Samsonov is still clearly not 100 percent and isn't going to play regularly this week, keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues.
Analysis:
News: Samsonov (wrist, groin) skated on Wednesday. According to the Boston Globe, he plans to play Saturday in Montreal. If Samsonov looks good in his first game back, activate him in all Fantasy leagues.
Analysis:
News: Samsonov (wrist) missed Tuesday's game against Montreal. "I really haven't tested (the wrist) or used it much," he told the Boston Herald. "I think when I come back we're going to try to do everything: Play all the games and practices and see how it's going to be. I think the injury is going to be there, it's not going to change. We're pretty sure what it is. It's just a matter of seeing how it's going to react." Samsonov will learn more information later this week about what the potential surgery would entail, especially how long it would keep him out. He should be reserved in all Fantasy leagues until his health situation clears up.
Analysis:
News: Samsonov (wrist) will participate in Tuesday's morning skate. The Boston Herald reports that a decision on his availability for Tuesday's game against Montreal will be made then. Samsonov is trying to avoid surgery, but is still worth keeping active as long as he continues to play.
Analysis:
News: Samsonov (wrist) missed Sunday's game against the Rangers. According to the Boston Globe, he will spend the next couple of weeks deciding whether he will have his right wrist surgically repaired. Samsonov will decide in that span whether he can tolerate the discomfort, because the operation would require a two-to-three-month recovery period, and he doesn't want to miss the playoffs. His prognosis for the remainder of the regular season does not sound good, so Samsonov owners should start formulating a good contingency plan if he has the surgery.
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News: Samsonov said he will wait a couple of weeks before deciding to have surgery. He has a sore right wrist. "I think that's when we have to make a decision," he said. "Go ahead and get a surgery or play through it." Samsonov played Saturday, but has missed 20 games with the injury.
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News: Samsonov (wrist, groin) missed Thursday's game against Atlanta. The Boston Herald reports that the Bruins hope his wrist will stabilize soon so that he can avoid surgery. However, the Boston Globe is reporting that his absence was only precautionary, and he is expected to return Saturday against Tampa Bay. Keep Samsonov active, barring a setback.
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News: Samsonov (groin) missed Wednesday's practice. According to the Boston Herald, he will be a gametime decision for Thursday's game against Atlanta. Keep Samsonov active barring a setback.
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News: Samsonov missed Tuesday's game against the Blues for precautionary reasons. Bruins coach Robbie Ftorek told the Boston Herald that Samsonov was held out because of a sore groin muscle, but it's possible that his wrist is still bothering him. Samsonov is day to day, but keep him active despite this news.
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News: Samsonov (wrist) practiced Monday and will play Tuesday against the Blues. "It's just kind of aching and that's a good sign, I guess, in a way," he told the Boston Herald. "But at the same time, it's still there and I feel it. It's just matter of pain and how much you can take and how long you can tolerate it." Samsonov's play doesn't appear to be affected by his injury, and he should be kept active in all Fantasy leagues.
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News: Samsonov was reinstated on the Bruins' top line Saturday. According to the Boston Globe, he skated with Joe Thornton and Glen Murray in his return from a wrist injury. Samsonov's Fantasy value will certainly be bolstered with such a large role in the Boston offense, and he should be activated right away in all leagues. However, the Boston Herald reports that he might need to have some scar tissue removed from his wrist down the road, so there's a risk that he might miss considerable time if he aggravates the injury in the near future.
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News: Samsonov (wrist) participated in Tuesday's morning skate. "In the past I've said I'll be back for the next game and that didn't work out, so I better keep my mouth shut," he told the Boston Herald. "But we're looking at sometime within the next week or so." Keep Samsonov reserved until he plays in at least a few games to prove he is fully healthy.
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News: Samsonov (wrist) did not practice on Sunday. "He's been working for five weeks straight out and when Sammy goes on the ice, he doesn't know how to go anything but 100 percent, which is a tribute to him, but for five weeks, it's enough," Bruins coach Robbie Ftorek told the Boston Globe. "He's got to get away because he's getting relatively close. When he comes back, he'll be ready to go when it's time and be fresher. We had to kick him out, but for a good reason." Keep Samsonov reserved this week.
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News: Samsonov (sprained wrist) missed his 15th straight game Thursday against Carolina. "I wish I could say I'm ready to go but I'm not," he told the Boston Herald. "We're taking it day-by-day and week-by-week. I'm shooting now for sometime next week." Wait until Samsonov gets in a few games before you consider activating him.
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News: Samsonov (wrist) is highly unlikely to play Thursday against Carolina. According to the Boston Globe, Bruins coach Robbie Ftorek doesn't expect to get Samsonov back anytime soon. Keep him reserved until he gets in a few games to prove he's back to full strength.
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News: Samsonov (sore right wrist) continues to skate with the Bruins. "Maybe I can get back in by the end of the week," he told the Boston Globe. "The pain's been getting better, but it's been slow. When I start shooting, I'll be able to get back right away without reinjuring it." Samsonov is better left reserved in all Fantasy leagues this week.
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News: Samsonov (wrist) won't play Thursday against the Islanders or Saturday in Philadelphia. "It's getting better, but we are looking at another week, at least," he told the Boston Globe. "Instead of day to day, this is something different than what we have been saying the past couple of weeks." Samsonov's status has shifted to week to week, so you should keep him reserved until he shows that he is back to full strength.
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News: Samsonov (sprained right wrist) will not play Tuesday in Buffalo. He was examined by a hand specialist Monday and it was confirmed he has no additional damage. "It's just not right yet," Samsonov's agent, Neil Abbott, told the Boston Herald. "A sprain can be eight weeks. I don't think he'll play before this weekend, at least, and maybe not even then. It could be next week." Keep Samsonov reserved until he officially returns and looks healthy in a couple games.
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News: Samsonov will have his sprained right wrist examined on Monday morning. According to the Boston Globe, he missed Saturday's game against Ottawa after reporting soreness that morning following a hard practice on Friday. Samsonov is out for Monday's game against Edmonton and is very doubtful for Tuesday's game in Buffalo. Keep him reserved for this week.
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News: Samsonov (wrist) is expected to return to action on Saturday. Provided he looks good in his first game back, you should get him back into your active lineup for the upcoming week.
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News: Samsonov (wrist) still hopes to return Saturday against Ottawa. He remained home while the Bruins traveled to Detroit for Thursday's game, will skate on his own and then have the injury checked by a hand specialist, according to the Boston Herald. Until Samsonov officially returns to game action and looks good in a few games, keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues.
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News: Samsonov (wrist) will miss his eighth straight game Thursday in Detroit. "It's been like this for two weeks now," he said. "It's getting better. I can tell." Samsonov hopes to return Saturday against Ottawa, but be aware that Bruins coach Robbie Ftorek often plays it safe with his players until he is certain they are fully healthy. Keep Samsonov reserved until he officially returns.
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News: Samsonov (sprained wrist) might return Thursday in Detroit or Saturday in Ottawa. According to the Boston Globe, he has been skating in practice but has been told not to shoot the puck until the injury is fully healed. Because it is not certain that Samsonov will be able to play this week, it's best to keep him reserved.
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News: Samsonov (sprained wrist) remains a longshot to play Saturday. "The last couple of days I feel like I can do more things," he told the Boston Herald. "I don't feel as much pain doing certain things." Samsonov is unlikely to return until Nov. 7 in Detroit. With the Bruins playing just two games in the upcoming week, it's a good idea to keep Samsonov reserved as a precaution.
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News: Samsonov (wrist) remains in Boston to continue his rehabilitation. He will not play Wednesday in Washington, and you should keep him reserved until he officially returns.
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News: Samsonov (sprained right wrist) might return Saturday against the Rangers. However, the Boston Globe reports that it is more likely that he will be held out until the Nov. 7 game in Detroit. Samsonov's wrist has shown improvement, but he still can't shoot the puck. Keep him reserved until he officially returns.
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News: Samsonov (wrist) hopes to return to the lineup Wednesday in Washington. He skated with the team briefly on Saturday, and remains day to day. If you have a decent replacement on your bench, it's probably a good idea to keep Samsonov reserved this week to be safe.
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News: Samsonov (sprained right wrist) missed his third straight game Thursday against Ottawa. He told the Boston Globe he hopes to return in time for Saturday's game against Atlanta. Unless Samsonov takes a turn for the worse over the weekend, he looks safe to use in the upcoming week.
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News: Samsonov (wrist) skated before Wednesday's practice but won't play Thursday. "It's getting there," he told the Boston Globe. "We're taking it day by day but it's getting better day by day. We'll see how it goes." Samsonov hopes to return Saturday against Atlanta, but monitor his progress this weekend before deciding whether to use him in the upcoming week.
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News: Samsonov has been diagnosed with a sprained right wrist. The Boston Globe reports that he consulted with a hand specialist on Monday, and missed Monday's game in Toronto with the injury. There is no timetable for Samsonov's return to the lineup, but he might be ready to play Thursday against Ottawa. Keep him active for now.
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News: The Boston Herald reports that Samsonov (wrist) is doubtful for Monday's game in Toronto. "He's going to see a hand specialist (in Boston) first thing in the morning," said Bruins general manager Mike O'Connell. "For right now, we're pretty sure it's just a sprain. I'd be surprised if it was anything more than that. At this point, it's probably symptomatic, which means he can play when he can tolerate the pain." If you have a viable alternative to Samsonov on your roster, it's probably a good idea to play it safe and keep him reserved this week.
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News: Samsonov will likely miss Saturday's game in Edmonton with a wrist injury, according to the Boston Herald. He is day to day. Keep Samsonov active unless this injury turns out to be long-term.
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News: Samsonov returned from an ankle injury and played in Wednesday's game in Vancouver. He had a goal, two assists and a plus-4 in the game. Samsonov had the ankle heavily taped, but looks safe to keep active in any Fantasy league.
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News: Samsonov missed Tuesday's practice with an ankle injury, according to the Boston Globe. "It's a mild sprain," he said. "In the first period [of Sunday's game], in front of the net, one of the [Colorado] defensemen fell on my leg." Samsonov played the rest of the game with the injury, and expects to play Wednesday in Vancouver. Keep him active, barring a setback.
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News: Samsonove played Monday and scored a goal. His status for the game was in question. Samsonov missed Sunday's practice because of a shoulder injury, but appears to be healthy.
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News: Samsonov did not skate Sunday due to a shoulder injury he suffered Saturday against Florida. He expects to play Monday in Colorado, so keep him active.
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News: Samsonov returned to the lineup Thursday against Montreal after missing six games with a sprained knee. Go ahead and get him back into your active lineup.
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News: Samsonov practiced with his Bruins teammates Wednesday for the first time since suffering a sprained knee Dec. 4 against Atlanta. He will see how he feels Thursday before making a decision on playing against Montreal. Once Samsonov returns, you should get him back into your lineup.
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News: Samsonov skated prior to Tuesday's morning practice but still missed the night game against Atlanta. He remains questionable for Thursday's game against Montreal, and you should keep him reserved until he officially returns to the ice.
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News: Samsonov skated prior to Monday's morning workout, but will miss Tuesday's game against Atlanta due to a wrenched right knee. He reported improvement in the injury, but will be out until at least Thursday against Montreal. On the bright side, an MRI showed nothing more than swelling, so Samsonov looks safe to activate once he returns to the ice.
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News: Samsonov participated in a one-hour skate Sunday as he works to recover from a knee injury. He will miss Tuesday's game against Atlanta, and you should probably keep him reserved for this week as a result.
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News: Samsonov is expected to miss the Bruins' two road games Wednesday in Pittsburgh and Thursday in Washington due to a sore knee. He remains day to day, and you should keep him reserved for the upcoming week if he doesn't play before this week is out.
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News: Samsonov missed Saturday's game against Buffalo due to a sprained knee. He is healing from the injury but remains day to day. If you have a viable alternative on your bench, you might consider reserving Samsonov this week.
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News: Samsonov missed Thursday's game against Pittsburgh due to a sprained knee ligament. He is listed as day to day. Keep tabs on Samsonov over the weekend before deciding whether to use him for the upcoming week.
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News: Samsonov reportedly tweaked his leg late in Tuesday's game in Atlanta, and was held out of Wednesday's practice as a result. He will be re-evaluated Thursday.
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News: Samsonov may miss Tuesday's game in Toronto because his Russian passport has expired, according to the Boston Globe. "It's being remedied as we speak," said general manager Mike O'Connell. "There's not much to it, really; he let it expire and now he has to get a new one." You should keep Samsonov active regardless - he'd only miss one of the Bruins' four games this week at most.
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News: Samsonov reported to training camp in great shape after rehabilitating a slight tear in the cartilage in one of his hips, according to the Boston Globe. However, he took an awkward spill in an early scrimmage and suffered a deep bruise on his side. Samsonov participated in his first full practice on Thursday and hopes to compete in some of the Bruins' final four exhibition games the next four nights. He should be fine in time for the regular season, so don't downgrade him on your draft sheets.
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News: An MRI exam taken Tuesday revealed a cartilage tear in Samsonov's hip joint, and will seek a second opinion before undergoing surgery to repair the injury. The Bruins are hopeful that he will be fully recovered by training camp next season, as Samsonov's teammate Ken Belanger had a similar operation Jan. 16 and was able to play five weeks later.
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News: Bruins Coach Mike Keenan gave Samsonov some extra practice time off Tuesday to help him heal the sore groin he has been playing through of late. Don't reserve Samsonov unless he starts missing games with this ailment.
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News: Samsonov will benefit from a full season from Jason Allison, as the Bruins' top line will sport Allison at center, with Samsonov and newcomer Andrei Kovalenko at the wings. Samsonov and Allison need to rebound for Boston to make the playoffs.
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News: Samsonov signed with the Bruins to end his holdout this morning. He had 47 points in 81 games during his rookie campaign and a career high 51 points in 1998-99.
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News: Samsonov seems to be following in the footsteps of his countryman Alexi Yashin with his extended holdout going into this week. Samsonov, now in his third NHL season, has scored 40+ points in each of his years with the Bruins.
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