Sergei Samsonov

Sergei Samsonov is a Russian winger on the Carolina Hurricanes.

Samsonov was drafted by Boston 8th overall in 1997. He won rookie of the year in 1998, after scoring 22 goals and 47 points. In 2000-01, he had his best season, scoring 29 goals and 75 points. He was traded to Edmonton in 2006, and helped the Oilers reach the Stanley Cup Finals. He signed with Montreal the following year, but had a disappointing season and was traded to Chicago in 2007. He spent most of the season in the minors before being picked up by Carolina in 2008.

Samsonov has played for Russia a number of times, winning a bronze medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics.