6th year defenseman Philip Samuelsson(5) only had to wait until the 2nd day of unrestricted free agency to get his option picked up by Montreal Canadiens for 2016/2017.
He was last in Arizona Coyotes‘ system for a pair of seasons after a trade that sent him from draft team Pittsburgh Penguins.
The big d-man has always managed a handful of NHL appearances in the last three seasons but unable to stick, spending most of his playing time with affiliates.
He was last spotted in 2015/2016 guarding the zone for Springfield Falcons and just so happened to post some career high scoring marks with 21 assists and 25 points with 97 shots on net in 56 AHL games. His four goals were one short of his best.
The still young 25-year old may compete for a spot on the parent club’s blue line out of camp, as he does have the ability to play some serious shut down style defense.
Philip Samuelsson (5)
Pittsburgh Penguins‘ 2nd round pick in the 2009 draft (#61 overall) defenseman Philip Samuelsson(5) played only a couple years of college hockey before turning pro.
Signed to a 3-year two-way entry level deal, he started the season in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton with their AHL affiliate.
In 33 games with the Baby Pens he has 1 goal and 7 assists, while going a +6 plus/minus.
His dad is former Stanley Cup Champion defenseman, Ulf Sammuelsson.
At 20 years old he’s already fairly big like his father at 6’3″ 198 lbs.
He’s also considered a stay at home defenseman, much like his dad’s rep was during his playing career.