Forward · C,LW

Samu Salminen

Florida Panthers centre prospect with a $980K cap hit in 2026–27, signed through 2027–28, selected No. 68 overall in 2021; has yet to make an NHL appearance.

Born Apr 9, 2003

Birthplace Helsinki, FIN

Nationality FIN

Height 6 ft 2 in / 188 cm

Weight 186 lb / 84 kg

Shoots L

Current team Florida Panthers

Draft 2021 · NJD · Round 3 · No. 68

Team appearances

Season statistics

Season	Team	Cap hit	Regular season							Postseason
Season	Team	Cap hit	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM	S	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM	S
2026–27	FLA	$980,000	—							Playoffs not started
Signed with FLA on September 20, 2026 · 2 years x $980,000 AAV
Drafted by NJD in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft · Round 3 · No. 68 overall