Josh Samanski

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Josh Samanski
Born (2002-03-22) March 22, 2002 (age 23)
Erding, Germany
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Edmonton Oilers
Straubing Tigers
National teamFlag of Germany.svg  Germany
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 2020–present

Joshua Samanski (born March 22, 2002) is a German professional ice hockey player who is a forward for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has previously played in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) with the Straubing Tigers.

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Early life

Samanski was born on March 22, 2002 in Erding, Germany. [1] He also holds Canadian citizenship through his father, John, who himself is a former professional hockey player. [2] He has six siblings, all of whom are involved in sports. [3]

Playing career

Junior

Growing up, Samanski played with Jungadler Mannheim, a team in the Schüler-BL. His best season with them saw him record 106 points in 36 games. [1] He spent one season in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), playing with the Owen Sound Attack.

Professional

Samanski joined the Straubing Tigers of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) in the 2021–22 season. He was named alternate captain of the club for the 2024–25 season. [1]

On April 2, 2025, Samanski was signed by the Edmonton Oilers to a two-year, $1,950,000 contract. [4]

He played his first game in the NHL on January 26, 2026. [5] Samanski recorded his first NHL point, an assist, in his third game, a 7–3 loss to the Minnesota Wild.[ citation needed ] After five games with the Oilers, in which Samanski recorded two assists, he was sent down to the Bakersfield Condors, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Oilers. [6]

International play

Samanski has represented Germany internationally. He played for the German junior team in the World Junior Championships in 2021 and 2022, serving as an alternate captain in the latter tournament.

Samanski played for Germany at the 2025 IIHF World Championships. [7] He was also named to the national roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics. [8]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2018–19 Brantford 99ers OJHL 5413123532—————
2019–20 Owen Sound Attack OHL 544162020—————
2020–21 Ravensburg Towerstars DEL2 414182218755100
2021–22 Straubing Tigers DEL 427181440000
2021–22 EV Landshut DEL272240—————
2022–23 Straubing TigersDEL4899182371012
2023–24 Straubing TigersDEL51101727361224618
2024–25 Straubing TigersDEL521426402972242
DEL totals18340539310230561122

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2021 Germany WJC 6th20000
2022 GermanyWJC6th41230
2025 Germany WC 9th72356
2026 Germany OG 6th51122
Junior totals61230
Senior totals123478

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Josh Samanski". Elite Prospects. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  2. ↑ "John Samanski". Elite Prospects. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  3. ↑ "'Very strong impression'". Edmonton Sun. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  4. ↑ "RELEASE: Oilers sign German forward Josh Samanski". Edmonton Oilers. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  5. ↑ Moddejonge, Gerry (January 26, 2026). "Ekholm gets 1st NHL hat trick, Oilers end Ducks' winning streak at 7". NHL.com. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Oilers assign Samanski and Pickard to Bakersfield Condors ahead of Olympic break". Oilers Nation. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  7. ↑ O'Brien, Derek (May 10, 2025). "Tim Stützle Joins Germany At World Championship". The Hockey News. Retrieved January 9, 2026.
  8. ↑ Staff, TSN ca (January 7, 2026). "Six NHLers headline Germany's Olympic roster; Ehlers among four on Team Denmark". TSN. Retrieved January 9, 2026.


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