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    SamMalinski

    Colorado Avalanche
    • #70
    • Defense
    • Colorado Avalanche
    • HT/WT
      1.8 m, 86 kg
    • Birthdate
      27/7/1998 (28)
    • Birthplace
      Lakeville, MN
    • Status
      Active
    • Experience
      3rd Season

    2025-26 regular season stats

    • G
      8
      150+
      A
      32
      Tied-114th
      PTS
      40
      150+
      +/-
      43
      Tied-3rd
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      Avs' Makar 'doing a lot better,' but sits out G1

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        Avs sign defenseman Malinski to 4-year extension
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