Mikael Samuelsson (born December 23, 1976 in
Mariefred, Sweden) is a professional ice hockey
right winger who currently plays for the Detroit Red
Wings of the National Hockey League.
Samuelsson was drafted in the 5th round, 145th
overall, by the San Jose Sharks in the 1998 NHL
Entry Draft. He was with the Sharks in 2000-01,
played in four games and did not register a single
point. The following season he signed with the New
York Rangers, and spent two seasons there, while
racking up 14 goals and 24 assists for 38 points
during the two seasons he spent as a Ranger. During
the 2002-03 season he was traded to Pittsburgh
Penguins. But after just scoring 2 goals and 0
assists in 22 games the Pens traded him to the
Florida Panthers in the summer of 2003.
During the NHL lockout, Samuelsson, played in Europe
and Russia. Samuelsson split his time in Europe to
play for Genève-Servette HC of the of the Swiss
Nationalliga A and Södertälje SK of the Swedish
Elitserien.
In September 2005, Samuelsson signed a one-year
contract with the Detroit Red Wings. During his
first season with the Red Wings, Samuelsson recorded
career NHL highs in games played, goals, assists,
and points. In March 2006, Samuelsson signed a
three-year contract extension with the Red Wings.
