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Sam Malinski

Defenseman · Colorado Avalanche

Next Game

Sun, Sep 20 · 7:00 PM ET vs Mammoth

Age 285'11"190 lbsShoots RightLakeville, USA

Current Season

GP

82

Goals

8

Assists

32

Points

40

+/-

+43

S%

4.9%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
May 26@ VGK0000214:16
May 24@ VGK000-1212:57
May 22vs VGK000-2320:40
May 20vs VGK000-1120:31
May 9@ MIN000-1218:56

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$4.75M

Total Value

$19.00M

Expires

4 yrs · 2029-2030

Status

Then UFA

Full No Trade in Yrs 1-2 · 10-team no-trade list (in Yr 3) · 6-team no-trade list (in Yr 4)

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Recent Stories

News
Malinski's Breakout Proves Avalanche's Gamble Was Right

Sam Malinski delivered exactly what Colorado hoped for when the organization invested in his development, putting together a season that validated the Avalanche's faith in his potential. The defenseman's emergence provides the kind of homegrown talent that contending teams desperately need on the blue line.

Colorado Avalanche

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Sam Malinski's stats this season?
Sam Malinski has 8 goals and 32 assists for 40 points in 82 games this season.
What team does Sam Malinski play for?
Sam Malinski is a defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche.
What is Sam Malinski's contract?
Sam Malinski has a cap hit of $4.75M with 3 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
Where is Sam Malinski from?
Sam Malinski is 28 years old and was born in Lakeville, USA.