Samuel Knazko

22-Year-Old DefensemanD

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Height 6'1"

DOB 8/7/2002

Born Trencin, Slovakia

Drafted 3rd Rd, #78 Overall in 2020

Doesn't receive qualifying offer

DFree Agent

June 30, 2025

Knazko didn't receive a qualifying offer from the Blue Jackets on Monday, making him an unrestricted free agent, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

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Knazko played for AHL Cleveland during the 2024-25 season, racking up four goals, 12 assists and 14 PIM over 55 appearances. He's made just two NHL appearances during his career and will have to seek out a new deal ahead of the 2025-26 season.

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Set to play for Slovakia at Worlds

DColumbus Blue Jackets Free Agent

May 8, 2025

Knazko will represent Slovakia at the 2025 IIHF World Championship.

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Sent to AHL

DColumbus Blue Jackets Free Agent

April 15, 2023

Knazko was reassigned to AHL Cleveland on Friday.

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Called up from AHL

DColumbus Blue Jackets Free Agent

April 12, 2023

Knazko was summoned from AHL Cleveland on an emergency basis Wednesday.

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Headed to WHL

DColumbus Blue Jackets Free Agent

November 8, 2021

Knazko is leaving TPS in Finland to play for Seattle in the WHL, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

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Inks entry-level deal

DColumbus Blue Jackets Free Agent

June 9, 2021

Knazko penned a three-year, entry-level contract with Columbus on Wednesday.

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Playing in Olympic qualification

DColumbus Blue Jackets Free Agent

August 19, 2024

Knazko will play for Slovakia in a qualification tournament for the 2026 Winter Olympics from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

ANALYSIS
Knazko earned two goals and 12 points in 44 regular-season contests for AHL Cleveland in 2023-24 before adding one assist in two playoff appearances. The 22-year-old defender didn't record a point in two NHL outings with the Blue Jackets during the 2022-23 campaign.

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