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Sam Malinski

Defenseman · Colorado Avalanche

Next Game

Wed, Feb 25 · 9:00 PM ET @ Mammoth

Utah16, Altitude

Age 275'11"190 lbsShoots RightLakeville, USA

Current Season

GP

55

Goals

3

Assists

22

Points

25

+/-

+30

S%

2.8%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Feb 4vs SJS000-1214:42
Feb 2vs DET0000115:58
Jan 31@ DET000+4220:44
Jan 29@ MTL011+1421:00
Jan 28@ OTT0000220:52

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$1.40M

Total Value

$1.40M

Expires

1 yrs · 2025-2026

Status

Then UFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Trades & Rumors
Girard Trade Talks Heat Up Before Deadline

Samuel Girard sits in year six of his $5 million deal with Colorado, but the Avalanche front office eyes cap space for Cale Makar's next contract and craves blueline size after playoff bruises against Dallas. Whispers from Denver suggest they're prepping replacements like Sam Malinski and prospects for a third-pair upgrade, making Sammy's nine-team no-trade list a real hurdle for suitors.

Colorado Avalanche

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Sam Malinski's stats this season?
Sam Malinski has 3 goals and 22 assists for 25 points in 55 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.