Sergei Samsonov (full name: Sergei Samsonov; no nicknames) plays left wing for the Carolina Hurricanes. Over 13 seasons, he has played 870 games, scored 232 goals, and made 325 assists. Born in Moscow, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on October 27, 1978, Samsonov stands 5-8 and weighs 188 lbs. He was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the 1st round (8th overall) of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.