S. Lafferty
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Sam Lafferty

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PTS
24
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Player Bio
HT/WT
6' 1", 195 lbs
Age
29
Born
03-06-1995
Handedness
Right
Sabres add new fourth line and Jason Zucker in NHL free agency, but is that enough?

Every move Buffalo has made in free agency has been done with the purpose of making the Sabres a more physical team.

Matthew Fairburn251

Sabres add new fourth line and Jason Zucker in NHL free agency, but is that enough?
Drance: Canucks look playoff-ready, nearly seal Pacific crown with win over Oilers

Vancouver will likely win the Pacific Division this season, an accomplishment almost no one saw coming.

Thomas Drance73

Drance: Canucks look playoff-ready, nearly seal Pacific crown with win over Oilers
Four thoughts on Canucks' Sam Lafferty trade, Carson Soucy's injury and more

The Canucks made a trade, received some injury news, placed a couple players on waivers and made a recall. Here are thoughts on the moves.

Harman Dayal66

Four thoughts on Canucks' Sam Lafferty trade, Carson Soucy's injury and more
Why Sam Lafferty's stock with the Maple Leafs may be on the rise

What exactly is inspiring the Leafs’ belief in Lafferty? And what did he take away from all his offseason work with Auston Matthews?

Jonas Siegel37

Why Sam Lafferty's stock with the Maple Leafs may be on the rise
Maple Leafs report cards: Has Ilya Samsonov ended the playoff goalie debate?

In a tight-checking potential playoff preview, the Leafs played a solid road game against a top team.

Joshua Kloke156

Maple Leafs report cards: Has Ilya Samsonov ended the playoff goalie debate?
Meet new Maple Leaf Sam Lafferty: A two-sport athlete who's a 'perfect fit' in Toronto

Sam Lafferty has had a "whirlwind" few weeks and it's not about to slow down as he and his wife expect the arrival of their first child.

Joshua Kloke20

Meet new Maple Leaf Sam Lafferty: A two-sport athlete who's a 'perfect fit' in Toronto
The Maple Leafs have changed who they are at the trade deadline

Kyle Dubas knew the Leafs had a vulnerability and he’s now addressed it in hopes of finding a better result.

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The Maple Leafs have changed who they are at the trade deadline
Depleted Blackhawks nearly assured to be in mix for Connor Bedard

The Blackhawks have to like their chances to win the race to the bottom and have an opportunity for the No. 1 pick.

Scott Powers45

Depleted Blackhawks nearly assured to be in mix for Connor Bedard
How Jake McCabe and Sam Lafferty fit in with the Maple Leafs

Jake McCabe is a solid defender, unflashy. He’s an innings eater. He’ll bring some snarl, block shots, kill penalties for the Leafs.

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How Jake McCabe and Sam Lafferty fit in with the Maple Leafs
Maple Leafs trade for Jake McCabe from Blackhawks: How this fits Chicago’s rebuild

McCabe had 20 points (two goals and 18 assists) through 55 games with the Blackhawks this season.

The Athletic Staff186

Maple Leafs trade for Jake McCabe from Blackhawks: How this fits Chicago’s rebuild
Blackhawks' Sam Lafferty could make sense for the Maple Leafs at the trade deadline

The Blackhawks are open to listening on nearly everyone and the Maple Leafs could certainly be one of the teams interested in Lafferty.

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Blackhawks' Sam Lafferty could make sense for the Maple Leafs at the trade deadline
Blackhawks keep building an identity, defying expectations with another comeback victory

The Blackhawks say they're determined to prove the prognosticators wrong. They showed the necessary grit in grinding out a win over Detroit.

Scott Powers and Mark Lazerus59

Blackhawks keep building an identity, defying expectations with another comeback victory
Q&A: Penguins’ Sam Lafferty on his attempt to qualify for golf’s U.S. Amateur Championship

The Penguins' Sam Lafferty put his plus-2 handicap to the test to try to qualify for the 2021 U.S. Amateur at Oakmont Country Club.

Rob Rossi11

Q&A: Penguins’ Sam Lafferty on his attempt to qualify for golf’s U.S. Amateur Championship
Penguins’ player grades: Sam Lafferty

Sam Lafferty scored early, not often as a rookie for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Did he do enough otherwise to grade well for 2019-20?

Rob Rossi5

Penguins’ player grades: Sam Lafferty
Sam Lafferty’s first taste of Penguins-Capitals rivalry? ‘I know what they mean now’

Sam Lafferty went from watching the rivalry on TV to scoring a goal for the Penguins against the Capitals.

Rob Rossi59

Sam Lafferty’s first taste of Penguins-Capitals rivalry? ‘I know what they mean now’
Prospects Watch: What does the Penguins’ system have to offer?

Which Penguins prospects are ready for the NHL? And who are the young players ready for featured roles in the AHL?

Rob Rossi27

Prospects Watch: What does the Penguins’ system have to offer?
Teddy Blueger is frustrated, but remains hopeful for a chance in the NHL

In his third professional season, Teddy Blueger leads Wilkes-Barre/Scranton with 21 points (nine goals, 12 assists).

Tom Venesky22

Teddy Blueger is frustrated, but remains hopeful for a chance in the NHL
No laughing matter: Hollidaysburg's Sam Lafferty may be ready for Pittsburgh

With 14 points in 17 games, Hollidaysburg native Sam Lafferty has shown he's ready for an NHL recall.

Tom Venesky7

No laughing matter: Hollidaysburg's Sam Lafferty may be ready for Pittsburgh
Think college hockey isn't physical? Think again, says Zach Aston-Reese

Even if the NCAA outlaws fighting, college players learn how to play physical for other reasons before they advance to the professional ranks.

Tom Venesky4

Think college hockey isn't physical? Think again, says Zach Aston-Reese
Lacking first-round talent, Penguins' prospects don't have it easy in tournaments

Given their generally lower draft statuses, the Penguins' prospects admit to having something extra to prove.

Josh Yohe4

Lacking first-round talent, Penguins' prospects don't have it easy in tournaments