Sam Malinski news archive: coverage and updates on the American professional ice hockey defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). This tag page collects reports, game recaps, interviews, and contract news from his path through Lakeville South High School, the USHL, and Cornell University, where he served as a team captain and second-team All-American. It also tracks his NHL milestones, including his debut in November 2023, his first NHL goal against the Buffalo Sabres, his 2024-25 full-season debut, his 2025 playoff appearance against Dallas, and his long-term extension with Colorado.
