Should Mattias Samuelsson Be Stripped of His ‘A’? | Buffalo Sabres Leadership Debate
Mattias Samuelsson | Buffalo Sabres | Alternate Captain | Should he lose his ‘A’? This video dives into the controversy and examines whether Samuelsson’s leadership role still holds value.
In February, Samuelsson stood by as Tage Thompson took an elbow to the face. We break down whether this moment—and his overall physical presence—warrants removing the alternate captain letter.
Key points covered:
• The case for stripping Samuelsson of his ‘A’ after a season with no fights or key enforcer moments
• The case for keeping him in leadership given his long-term contract and front-office support
• Analysis of his performance, injury history, and role under coach Lindy Ruff
• Predictions for what could happen at 2025-26 Sabres training camp
Join the conversation: Do you think Samuelsson should earn his letter back? Share your thoughts in the comments!
