| Born: | October 27, 1978 | Draft: | 1997 Bruins #8 Overall |
| Hometown: | Moskva, Russia | Position: | LW |
| Known For: | Calder Memorial Trophy | Shoots: | Right |
| National Team: | Russia |
Sergei Viktorovich Samsonov (Russian: Серге́й Ви́кторович Самсо́нов, Sergej Viktorovič Samsonov; born October 27, 1978) is a Russian former professional ice hockey forward who is now a development coach for the Carolina Hurricanes. Drafted by the Boston Bruins in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft, Samsonov played for the Bruins, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks, Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers over the course of his career.
Years as an NHL player: 1997-2011
Years as an NHL scout: 2015-2017
Years as an NHL executive: 2017-2018
Years as an NHL coach: 2018-present
Sergei Samsonov Statistics
Deeper Dive
- Top 3 Russian Born Players to Ever Suit up for the Bruins
- The NHL’s Top-50 Russians of All-Time
- Seven Best Rookie Seasons in Boston Bruins History
Scouting History
- Carolina Hurricanes (Pro Scout) 2015-2017
Front Office History
- Carolina Hurricanes (Director of Forward Development) 2017-2018
Coaching History
- Carolina Hurricanes (Development Coach) 2018-present
Achievements
- RSL Champion (2005)
- Olympic Bronze Medal (2002)
- Calder Memorial Trophy (1998)
- NHL All-Rookie Team (1998)
- IHL Rookie of the Year (Garry F. Longman Trophy) (1997)
- IHL Turner Cup Champion (1997)
- U20 WJC All-Star Team (1997)
- U20 WJC Bronze Medal (1997)
- U18 EJC All-Star Team (1996)
- U18 EJC Gold Medal (1996)
- U20 WJC Bronze Medal (1996)
- U18 EJC All-Star Team (1995)
- U18 EJC Best Forward (1995)