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Sam Malinski: WP Rating 79
Sam Malinski is rated 79 out of 99, number 65 of 209 NHL defencemen. His best marks are playmaking (83) and shooting (81). Updated November 12, 2026.
Steady2026-27 season
Profile
- Position
- Defence
- Age
- 28
- Born
- July 27, 1998
- Hometown
- Lakeville, Minnesota, USA
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 190 lb
- Shoots
- Right
- Cap hit
- $4.75M
- Contract
- Through 2029-30, then an unrestricted free agent
- Clause
- No-trade clause
Season by season
| Season | Team | Games | Goals | Assists | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Colorado Avalanche | 82 | 8 | 32 | 40 |
| 2024-25 | Colorado Avalanche | 76 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| 2023-24 | Colorado Avalanche | 23 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
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Every player gets one number out of 99, updated daily from real games. It compares him with others at the same position across six areas, shown as the bars on the card. The current season counts most, steadied by last season so a hot or cold week does not swing it. An average regular sits near 77, and nobody reaches 99. The rating is a public statistic. It is not a prediction and is not a pick.
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