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Sam Malinski

Defenseman · Colorado Avalanche

Next Game

Wed, May 20 · 8:00 PM ET vs Golden Knights

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Age 275'11"190 lbsShoots RightLakeville, USA

Current Season

GP

82

Goals

8

Assists

32

Points

40

+/-

+43

S%

4.9%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
May 9@ MIN000-1218:56
May 5vs MIN000+1120:57
May 3vs MIN112+3220:15
Apr 26@ LAK011+2120:27
Apr 23@ LAK000+2218:51

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$1.40M

Total Value

$1.40M

Expires

1 yrs · 2025-2026

Status

Then UFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

News
Sam Malinski Set To Miss Again As Avalanche Stay Shorthanded

Sam Malinski is expected to miss a second straight game, leaving the Avalanche to keep juggling the blue line. When a defenseman stays out, the ripple effect usually shows up in pairings, minutes, and the kind of cleanup work coaches hate having to explain. Colorado has enough firepower to survive a lot, but every missing piece makes the margin thinner than it looks.

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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 $1.40M with 0 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
Where is Sam Malinski from?
Sam Malinski is 27 years old and was born in Lakeville, USA.