Samuel
Poulin
R · MTL
- WAR
- -0.0
- PTS
- 0
2025-26№ 417 / 615
Samuel Poulin (Montreal Canadiens) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Samuel Poulin
HEIGHT : 188 cm · WEIGHT : 98 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : February 24, 2001 · Blainville, Canada
Drafted : 2019 · PIT · round 1, pick #21
Contract : $850,000 · 2026-27 → 2026-27 · Two-Way Contract · UFA (Group 6)
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023-24 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022-23 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| NHL totals | 15 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
Samuel Poulin: our analysis
2025-26 season: 2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PTS, -2 +/-, 13:49 TOI. WAR -0.0 (417th of 615).
In 2025-26, Samuel Poulin, 25, his WAR of -0.0 ranks 417th among 615 regulars, in the bottom half.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), no component is positive; the costliest: finishing (-0.2).
His WAR went from -0.0 in 2024-25 to -0.0.
Samuel Poulin's story
Born in Blainville on February 25, 2001, Sam Poulin cut his teeth in Quebec’s minor hockey system and developed into a scorer and playmaker through the region’s elite youth programs. He moved from midget AAA with Collège Esther-Blondin Phénix into major junior hockey after being selected by the Sherbrooke Phoenix in the 2017 QMJHL Draft, and assumed increasing responsibility as he matured.
In Sherbrooke Poulin earned early leadership roles, becoming captain while still a teenager and spending several seasons in the QMJHL. A midseason trade in January 2021 sent him to the Val-d’Or Foreurs, closing out his junior career. Pittsburgh drafted him in the first round, 21st overall, in 2019 and signed him to an entry-level contract on September 22, 2019, setting the stage for his transition to professional hockey.
Poulin made his professional debut with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in the AHL during 2021–22. He reached the NHL on October 25, 2022, recording one assist in his debut for the Penguins against the Calgary Flames. The following seasons included setbacks from injuries: a high-ankle sprain on October 29, 2023 that sidelined him until mid-December, and a separate lower-body injury on February 3 that cost him additional time. Despite those interruptions, Pittsburgh re-signed him to a two-year extension on April 29, 2024.
On December 12, 2025, Pittsburgh traded Poulin and goaltender Tristan Jarry to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak and a 2029 second-round pick. He finished the 2025–26 AHL season with the Bakersfield Condors, Edmonton’s affiliate, and entered free agency before agreeing to a one-year, two-way deal with the Montreal Canadiens on July 1, 2026.
Internationally, Poulin represented Canada’s under-18 team at the 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, winning gold, and at the 2019 U18 World Championships. As a right wing he blends hockey sense with a reliable shot and a willingness to play responsibly in his own end.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 13:49
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:00
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:35
- Pts/GP
- 0.00
- EV points
- 0
- Hits
- 2
- Blocks
- 2
- Takeaways
- 1
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 55.7 %
- Off. zone starts
- 30.0 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.0
wins above replacement
-0.1 to -0.0 — 90% interval
417 of 615 forwards
-0.1 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.0
- EV defense
- +0.0
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- -0.2
- Penalties
- 0.0
- Average → replacement
- +0.1
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | PIT | 2 | -0.0 | -0.1 to -0.0 | 417/615 |
| 2024-25 | PIT | 7 | -0.0 | -0.1 to 0.1 | 397/596 |
| 2023-24 | PIT | 3 | -0.0 | -0.1 to 0.0 | 417/608 |
| 2022-23 | PIT | 3 | -0.1 | -0.2 to 0.0 | 434/617 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 126.6 km/h16th percentileleague avg. 134.6 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 32.0 km/h2nd percentileleague avg. 35.7 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 00th percentileleague avg. 75
- Offensive zone time
- 38.3 %9th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 6.9 km6th percentileleague avg. 198.8 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 3.95 km27th percentileleague avg. 4.70 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 39.7 %19th percentileleague avg. 42.0 %
- Neutral zone time
- 15.2 %0th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 46.6 %0th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12nd percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| High danger | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Long range | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2025-2026 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2025-26
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MINSamuel Poulin: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Samuel Poulin have in 2025-26?
Samuel Poulin has 0 goals and 0 points (0 assists) in 2 games in 2025-26.
How old is Samuel Poulin?
Samuel Poulin is 25 years old: he was born on February 25, 2001.
How tall is Samuel Poulin, and how much does he weigh?
Samuel Poulin is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 216 lb (98 kg).
Where is Samuel Poulin from?
Canada: Samuel Poulin was born in Blainville, Quebec, Canada.
What team does Samuel Poulin play for?
Samuel Poulin plays for the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL, at R, wearing number 88.
Is Samuel Poulin injured?
No: Samuel Poulin is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Samuel Poulin?
Samuel Poulin produced -0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 417th of 615 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Samuel Poulin make?
Samuel Poulin carries a cap hit of $850K per season, on a contract worth $850K in total over 1 years.
When does Samuel Poulin's contract end?
Samuel Poulin's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Samuel Poulin a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 417th of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
What are Samuel Poulin's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Samuel Poulin has 15 games, 0 goals, 2 assists and 2 points. His best season: 2024-25, with 1 point in 7 games.
Where was Samuel Poulin drafted?
Samuel Poulin was drafted 21st overall (round 1) by Pittsburgh Penguins in 2019.
How does Samuel Poulin perform in the playoffs?
Samuel Poulin has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
Is Samuel Poulin related to anyone famous?
Yes: Patrick Poulin (father, selected ninth overall by the Hartford Whalers in 1991; 11-year NHL career (1991–2002) with 101 goals in 634 games for the Whalers, Blackhawks, Lightning and Canadiens); Jocelyn Thibault (godfather, former Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender; previously served as general manager of the QMJHL's Sherbrooke Phoenix).
What is Samuel Poulin's nationality?
Samuel Poulin is Canadian. Internationally: Canada national under-18 team: gold medal at the 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup; competed at the 2019 IIHF World U18 Championships.
How many championships has Samuel Poulin won?
1: Gold medal, 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup with Canada U18.
Where did Samuel Poulin play before turning pro?
Collège Esther-Blondin Phénix (Quebec Midget AAA Hockey League) beginning in 2015–16; selected by the Sherbrooke Phoenix (QMJHL) in the 2017 QMJHL Draft; served as Sherbrooke captain 2019–2021; traded to the Val-d'Or Foreurs in January 2021.
See also: his Montreal Canadiens teammates
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