The Detroit Red Wings, as they are accustomed to doing, have brought back a familiar face, signing forward Mikael Samuelsson to a two-year contract on Sunday for $3 million per season.
Samuelsson will help improve the Wings' second power play.
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#FlaPanthers scratches v #cbj are Santorelli, Smithson and Sturm...likely Ellerby as well but he warmed up
Samuelsson draws back into the lineup after sitting out last night. The veteran winger scored 11 goals and 24 points in 43 games with the Panthers.
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Looks like Barch , Samuelsson, Santorelli scratched forwards for Florida tonight.
Samuelsson is a healthy scratch for tonight's tilt. He has 12 goals and 27 points through 43 games.
Hot Streak
In case you missed it, Mikael Samuelsson now has six points (3-3-6) in a four-game point streak. #FlaPanthers
Samuelsson has made himself at home with the Panthers, playing on the second line and top PP unit.
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Panther lines look like Bergenheim-Weiss-samuelsson.
Samuelsson stays on the top line after being red-hot as of late. The veteran has a goal and four points over his last three games.
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Weiss Fleischmann Samuelsson now #FlaPanthers top line #Avs
Samuelsson gets onto the top line. The veteran right wing has a goal and six points in his first 11 games with the Panthers.
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Samuelsson and Goc no longer in no-touch jerseys at #FlaPanthers practice, back in normal sweaters. Both on a line with Bradley.
Either all three forward are scratched (unlikely) or Samuelsson is ready to play against the Rangers tomorrow night. He has three assists in his first six games with the Panthers.
Marcel Goc and Mikael Samuelsson out on ice for #FlaPanthers; working alone (together)
Samuelsson is at least skating, which is a good sign. He has three assists in his first six games with the Panthers.
Sammy Bergy sturm all out for next 2 games #flapanthers
Expect Samuelsson to add some depth to the Panthers' forward corps. The former Canuck has three assists through his first six games and should be used on the power play moving forward.
Stephen Weiss and Mikael Samuelsson practiced before the Panthers workout in Coral Springs today and, as Dale Tallon alluded to, both could be back either this weekend or for the game in New York after the New Years.
Expect Samuelsson to add some depth to the Panthers' forward corps. The former Canuck has three assists through his first six games and should be used on the power play moving forward.
Sturm and Samuelsson out
Samuelsson has three assists over six games and will be replaced by either Evgenii Dadonov or Michal Repik.
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Samuelsson needs. To play
Expect Samuelsson to get back in on the fourth line. Not only did he not register a point in his Panthers debut but his coach also criticized the veteran's foot speed.
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Mikael Samuelsson out
Samuelsson went pointless in his Cats debut and will be eased back into the lineup.
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Barch is with Kennedy and Samuelsson
Samuelsson will play his first game with the Panthers tonight. The Swedish sniper is expected to see time on the second power play unit.
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4th line had Samuelson-Kennedy-Kearns.
Sounds like Samuelsson could replace Evgenii Dadonov on the fourth line. Expect a further update prior to tomorrow's game.
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Kevin Dineen says #FlaPanthers Mikael Samuelsson should play this coming road trip
Samuelsson was rumored to return tonight but will play in at least one of the next three games. He should slot into the second power play unit and may be useful in deeper leagues.
Samuelsson is out tonite #nhl #flapanthers
While Samuelsson is close to returning, the Swedish sniper will not play tonight against the Capitals.
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Sammuelsson will play next week amd b on second PP unir #flapanthers
Prior to going down to injury, Samuelsson posted a goal and three points through six games. While his feet don't move as fast as they once did, he still has a quick shot and the ability to fill the net.
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Samuelsson skated with the team in the first part of practice and will make the trip. Panthers coach Kevin Dineen said he will participate in pre-skate tomorrow and will be a game-time decision.
Samuelsson is a game-time decision but most likely to miss another game. When he draws in he will be making his Panthers debut.
Mikael Samuelsonn getting in good skate before Panthers hit the ice this morning. Good to see.
Samuelsson skating is an encouraging sign for the Panthers, who have yet to see him in game action. Expect him to take a few more practices with the team before getting back into any games.