NBH would like to congratulate Sergei Samsonov on his new three year contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. Samsonov, a 10-year veteran, signed a three year, 7.6 million dollar contract to stay with the team he joined midway through last season.

"From day one, I felt welcome and have been getting a great opportunity. I felt like it's a very good fit for me, personally, and I'm glad things worked out," Samsonov said. "It's nice to get a long-term contract with a team that wants you."

Samsonov was picked up off of waivers during the season and immediately began to produce for the 'Canes. He scored 14 goals and picked up 18 assists during his 38 games with the club.

After struggling with a few teams, Samsonov is happy to have found a new home where he feels like he can succeed and contribute. "Sometimes you go to a team and you struggle, and sometimes it fits right away," Samsonov said. "You just never know what's going to happen, and I'm glad things turned out pretty good. I was struggling for the most part the last two years. Then, I got to Carolina and you just want -- not that you don't believe in yourself anymore -- but you want to make sure you that you do well if you get the opportunity to play."

Samsonov certainly made the most of his opportunity in Carolina and will look to continue his recent success when the season gets under way.

Posted By: Luke Ventura