2010-11 Canes Country Exit Analysis: Jerome Samson

by Bob Wage on Aug 12, 2011 1:02 PM EDT in 2010-11 Exit Analysis

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jerome Samson. (file photo by Jamie Kellner)

Jerome Samson was another young forward recalled by the Hurricanes later in the season last year. Like Drayson Bowman, he played in 23 games, but unlike Bowman, the forward was not returned to Charlotte to help out the Checkers during their playoff run.

While Samson was never drafted, he has established himself as a bona fide AHL scoring threat and had 37 goals and 78 points in 74 games in Albany during the 2009-10 season. He primarily played a fourth line role for the Canes with Patrick Dwyer, Jiri Tlusty, and/or Troy Bodie and averaged 6:51 of ice time per game.

He also chipped in with 13 hits and three blocked shots.

Jerome Samson

#71 / Right Wing / Carolina Hurricanes

Height: 6-0

Weight: 195

Born: Sep 04, 1987

	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM	PPG	SHG	GWG	GTG	SOG	PCT
2010 - Jerome Samson	23	0	2	2	0	0	0	0	0		28	0

The Good:

Samson is very good at controlling the puck along the boards and has excellent strength in that area. He is adequate at cycling and puck possession and showed some promise as a potential full-time fourth line player in the NHL. He was also responsible in his own end, his plus/minus was respectable, and he did not commit any penalties.

The Bad:

He has yet to show that his AHL scoring ability can translate to the NHL level. He does not seem to be an overly physical player and if he wants to stick in the NHL, (especially as a fourth liner), he probably will need to pick up his hitting and physical play during the short time he is on the ice.

The Money:

Samson is in the final year of a two-way contract which will pay him $525,000 at the NHL level.

Poll

How would you grade Jerome Samson's performance last season?

A

9 votes

B

62 votes

C

117 votes

D

31 votes

F

3 votes

incomplete

17 votes

239 votes | Poll has closed

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Samson

of the young guys that came up near the end of the season, Samson was the player I was most intrigued by. Mostly because he was good w/ the puck and often times seemed to play like a centerman. I seem to remember quite a few times where it looked like he was on the brink of making some really great plays. He also seemed to be a very mature player.

by NoVa Caniac on Aug 12, 2011 1:16 PM EDT reply actions

He kinda stuck out for me when he was on the ice, but in a good way. Tough to knock off the puck, big guy. If he can find the right fit in the lineup he could be a good piece of the cycle game.

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by Sergeant Stinky on Aug 12, 2011 2:24 PM EDT reply actions

Of all the kids that came up he seemed the most ready. It would be great to see him dish out a little more. But he impressed me with being able to receive a hit and not give up the puck or pass it away to the other team. Again like Boychuk, Dalpe, and Bowman he needs to score to stay here or get more ice time tho.

by Blacklisted on Aug 12, 2011 2:58 PM EDT reply actions

I agree with all of the comments made so far. If he can just score 10-15 goals on the 4th line he would be a real plus.

by FoxtrotSierra on Aug 12, 2011 3:22 PM EDT reply actions

LOL...

Let’s start with 5.

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by MichaelProcton on Aug 12, 2011 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Irrational ?

I like this guy’s game.
You know how some people on here seem to like a certain player, oh say, Zach Boychuk just for example, kind of irrationally ?
Well that guy for me is J. Samson. I think he’s ready, and the Staff should give him a vote of confidence and let him play.

by drifterscape on Aug 12, 2011 3:58 PM EDT reply actions

JR, change the clock!

You have to play these kinds more than 6:51 a game if you want to see what they can do for you!

The comments above about 10-15 goals are great, but I haven’t figured out how you can score from the bench.

by jbwhite99 on Aug 12, 2011 9:19 PM EDT reply actions

Samson has always gotten my attention when he’s on the ice, like others have said. Gave him a C, but hope that he takes another step this year.

by Gillimus on Aug 12, 2011 9:35 PM EDT reply actions

like many here

I like and appreciate the efforts of Samson and like with Skinner and others who went the gary Roberts rout this summer I am hoping he did too somewhere.as he has what it takes to play & stay in the NHl…,but I gave him a “C” as in a low “B” bordering on a high side of a “C”..thanks Bob…

What did you do during the summer when the playoffs are over ?
Go Canes & Checkers !!

by CaniacSteve on Aug 12, 2011 10:15 PM EDT reply actions