Samuel Knazko
22-Year-Old
Free Agent
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Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Blue Jackets in June of 2021.
Doesn't receive qualifying offer
Knazko didn't receive a qualifying offer from the Blue Jackets on Monday, making him an unrestricted free agent, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.
ANALYSIS
Knazko played for AHL Cleveland during the 2024-25 season, racking up four goals, 12 assists and 14 PIM over 55 appearances. He's made just two NHL appearances during his career and will have to seek out a new deal ahead of the 2025-26 season.
Knazko played for AHL Cleveland during the 2024-25 season, racking up four goals, 12 assists and 14 PIM over 55 appearances. He's made just two NHL appearances during his career and will have to seek out a new deal ahead of the 2025-26 season.
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Set to play for Slovakia at Worlds
Knazko will represent Slovakia at the 2025 IIHF World Championship.
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Sent to AHL
Knazko was reassigned to AHL Cleveland on Friday.
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Called up from AHL
Knazko was summoned from AHL Cleveland on an emergency basis Wednesday.
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Headed to WHL
Knazko is leaving TPS in Finland to play for Seattle in the WHL, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
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Inks entry-level deal
Knazko penned a three-year, entry-level contract with Columbus on Wednesday.
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Playing in Olympic qualification
Knazko will play for Slovakia in a qualification tournament for the 2026 Winter Olympics from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.
ANALYSIS
Knazko earned two goals and 12 points in 44 regular-season contests for AHL Cleveland in 2023-24 before adding one assist in two playoff appearances. The 22-year-old defender didn't record a point in two NHL outings with the Blue Jackets during the 2022-23 campaign.
Knazko earned two goals and 12 points in 44 regular-season contests for AHL Cleveland in 2023-24 before adding one assist in two playoff appearances. The 22-year-old defender didn't record a point in two NHL outings with the Blue Jackets during the 2022-23 campaign.