What to do with Mattias Samuelsson’s game, health, and future
The Sabres got lucky with Tage Thompson’s injury status, but not so lucky with Mattias Samuelsson. With yet another injury, can the Sabres ever trust him to stay healthy?
Plus, just how bad has Samuelsson been this season when he’s been on the ice, and can they do anything to move on from him after the season if they want to?
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34 Comments
And we claimed james reimer again so send levi down to get reps
Do we pick up still an on waivers?
Stillman*
How hard we shopped him to philly gave him the blues.
Sammy is depressing to be sure.
Rejoice, fans.
He could be Darnell Nurse, so again I say rejoice😊
We are stuck with him till 2029, If he keeps getting hurt buy him out.
At least TT isn't long term. That would have been it. Phew indeed! STTT!
Samuelsson is a good player, but needed more time to develop, but instead is constantly on IR
Place Mattias on waivers(nobody will claim him) and let him rehab in Rochester before bringing him back up.
Dallas stars?
Leave GILBERT in the lineup
Joe Samuelson is just like Tyler Meyers is the same size and he plays like he 5’8” 160lbs so
Can you imagine telling pegula that. Think he’d say I’m paying fired coaches and a player now you want to add another
Sabres can't win with him in the lineup. Big dork is softer than yogurt at 90 degrees. Conner Clifton at half the size hits harder. This teams a joke. Beat the best lose to the worst. I'm done wasting money on the apps to watch these clowns.
Let's face it, during the 5 games a year that he is healthy, does he really make any difference? When was the last time someone said "woah, what a great defensive play by Samuelson!"???
Samuelsson and Cozens should have gotten bridge contracts. They both looked great for one season, but that doesn't warrant 7 year contracts. Kevvy is a buffoon. Dahlin getting paid 2M more than Cale Makar is ridiculous. No one else in the NHL would have dished out that contract and gave him the C. the C is for Clown shoes.
I'd be happy of he was traded. I just dont see him as a positive… especially when hes unreliable abd hurt all the time.
Positive Stat: Sabres have three defensemen in the top 18 in defenseman scoring.
I think Nikita Novikov will be Samuelsson's eventual replacement. Not sure if Novikov is quite ready, though, so they may need to find a stop-gap to fill that slot.
Zach Bogosian was similar to Samuelsson. Played hard and gets hurt with that type of style. He leaves and wins a cup with Tampa. Not everyone can be finnesse players.
Call up RJ while Sammy focuses on his health. Or kept Gilbert in the line up
Sammy baby is just that. They need to get rid of him.
A blessing for the team Samuelson got hurt.
He's a big dumb liability who's made of glass, send him packing, AHL player at best i mean shit, Bryson looks better than this guy which i thought i would never say
Send a good pick and Samuelson to a rebuilding team.
Great podcast with logical, intelligent analysis!
Samuelsson seems smooth with skating and passing, but his defense hasn't been good at all.
Can't stay healthy. Doesn't hit. Can't play defense. Contributes nothing to the offense. What an excellent signing he's been so far
THIS Is one of this GM many blunders , signing SAMUELSON to a long contract, was a huge mistake . soft , lazy ,unmotivated and injury prone.
Why the hell did they give him an A
Sammy will get going, I fully believe this… Go Sabres!!!!🫡
Samuelsson looked really really good for a stretch during the 22–23 season. I think especially during a stretch of road games against both Colorado and Vegas when the team were down to 5 Ds and he logged more TOI (around 30 minutes) than Dahlin in back-to-back winning efforts. Not only Sabres people noticed that, but he got compliments from opponent players and broadcasters.
My theory is that the injuries did him in, that he probably relied way too much on physical tools, and that he doesn't have the brainy game to compensate for it. Or that he's too scared to injure himself again, and thus can't play the same type of game that made him effective. He just looks kinda lost and tentative and slow (both body/mind) out there atm.
Need to get rid of Sammy. I was a big supporter before. His injuries happen way too often. He’s like glass it’s insane. Philly loves him try and nab someone or even draft pick.
When hes healthy hes not blocking shots or clearing the net..or separating players from the puck..or making smart breakout passes. Bryson should be the 6th defenseman on this team no doubt about it