Samson Reinhart is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward and alternate captain for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Born on November 6, 1995, in West Vancouver, British Columbia, he stands 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs approximately 196 pounds.
Reinhart shoots right and is recognized for his high hockey IQ, scoring ability, two-way play, and consistency as a top-line center or winger.
He was selected second overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
He comes from a prominent hockey family as the son of former NHL defenseman Paul Reinhart.
Siblings
Sam has two older brothers, Max Reinhart and Griffin Reinhart, forming a notable hockey-playing family of three brothers.
Their father, Paul Reinhart, enjoyed a successful NHL career as a defenseman with the Atlanta Flames, Calgary Flames, and Vancouver Canucks, appearing in two All-Star Games.
Max, a forward, was drafted by the Calgary Flames in the third round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft and played briefly in the NHL.
Griffin, a defenseman, was selected fourth overall by the New York Islanders in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft and also had a short NHL career before continuing professionally.
Career
Reinhart developed through the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Kootenay Ice, where he had an outstanding junior career.
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He won WHL Rookie of the Year honors in 2012 and was named WHL Player of the Year in 2014 after posting 105 points in 60 games.
He also represented Canada internationally at various levels, including winning gold at the IIHF World Junior Championship.
He made his NHL debut with the Buffalo Sabres in the 2014-15 season and spent seven years with the organization, developing into a reliable scorer.
In July 2021, he was traded to the Florida Panthers, where his game elevated significantly.
Reinhart has thrived in Florida’s competitive environment, forming strong chemistry with linemates and contributing to deep playoff runs.
He signed a long-term contract extension with the Panthers and has become one of the team’s key offensive threats.
Internationally, he has continued to represent Canada, including at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Accolades
Reinhart’s biggest team achievements are winning back-to-back Stanley Cups with the Florida Panthers in 2024 and 2025.
He famously scored the Stanley Cup-clinching goal in Game 7 of the 2024 Finals.
He has also earned NHL All-Star Game selections and reached significant personal milestones, including multiple 30- and 40-goal seasons, with a career-high of 50+ goals in one standout campaign.
His junior honors include the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy as WHL MVP and multiple All-Star Team selections.
In the NHL, he has surpassed 300 career goals and 650 points while maintaining strong defensive metrics, earning consideration for awards such as the Selke Trophy for top defensive forward.
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