Mattias Samuelsson

Mattias Samuelsson

24-Year-Old DefensemanD
Buffalo Sabres
Out
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 9/16/2024
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Samuelsson was leaned on heavily by Buffalo in 2022-23, averaging 22:11 of ice time, but injuries including a broken hand and a sprained MCL limited him to 55 outings. The 23-year-old defenseman might be fine for the start of the 2023-24 campaign, but he's likely to continue to be used as more of a defensive option, which frees up his usual partner, Rasmus Dahlin, to play the aggressive game he excels at. That arrangement left Samuelsson with two goals and 10 points last season and even if he stays healthy this time around, the blueliner reaching the 20-point milestone is probably the best fantasy managers could hope for. On the bright side, he does have the potential to finish with over 150 hits and 125 blocks over a full campaign, if he can stay healthy. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a seven-year, $30 million contract extension with the Sabres in October of 2022.
Starts skating
DBuffalo Sabres
Shoulder
April 18, 2024
Samuelsson (shoulder) has been cleared to resume skating, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Samuelsson had a goal, seven points, 26 PIM, 106 hits and 86 blocks in 41 outings in 2023-24. He underwent shoulder surgery and consequently didn't play past Jan. 23. The 24-year-old hopes to adjust his offseason training to minimize the chances of future injuries. Provided he's healthy for next season, Samuelsson will be a candidate to serve in a top-four capacity, although the acquisition of Bowen Byram from Colorado in March might push him down to the third pairing.
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2023–24 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    20:30
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    0:02
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    2:47
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2021–22
20:00
0:03
2:18
2022–23
22:11
0:05
2:46
2023–24
20:30
0:02
2:47
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Could return Saturday
DBuffalo Sabres
January 18, 2024
Samuelsson could return to the lineup from an upper-body injury against Tampa Bay on Saturday, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.
ANALYSIS
Samuelsson will miss his second straight game Thursday versus Chicago. Samuelsson has one goal, six assists, 24 PIM, 83 blocked shots and 81 hits in 39 appearances this season. Look for Ryan Johnson to be the odd man out upon Samuelsson's return.
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2022 Fantasy Outlook
A stay-at-home defender with limited offensive upside, Samuelsson played a little more than half the season (42 games) for the Sabres last year, picking up ten assists, 100 hits, 60 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating, while averaging exactly 20 minutes of ice time per game. He would appear to have the inside track to a full-time job with Buffalo heading into the 2022-23 campaign, making Samuelsson a sneaky cheap source of hits and blocks in leagues which reward those statistics. Just keep in mind there's going to be virtually no offensive production attached.
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Moves to IR
DBuffalo Sabres
Upper Body
February 6, 2024
Samuelsson (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
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Done for the year
DBuffalo Sabres
Upper Body
February 4, 2024
Samuelsson (upper body) has undergone surgery and will not return during the 2023-24 campaign.
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Undergoing MRI
DBuffalo Sabres
Upper Body
January 26, 2024
Samuelsson is still undergoing medical imaging for his upper-body injury, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports Friday.
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Not playing Wednesday
DBuffalo Sabres
Undisclosed
January 24, 2024
Samuelsson (undisclosed) is banged up and won't play versus the Kings on Wednesday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
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Good to go
DBuffalo Sabres
January 20, 2024
Samuelsson (upper body) will suit up Saturday against the Lightning, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
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