NHL
Premium Player Analysis
• player profiles
• fantasy projections
• printer-friendly tip sheets
 
Sami Salo • D
Ht/Wt:6'3", 215 lbs.
Born:Sep 2, 1974 (50 yrs) in Turku, FIN
Experience:15 years
Drafted:Drafted by Ottawa in 1996 (9/239).
Shoots:R
Photos of Sami Salo
Browse Icon Sportswire for more incredible images of Sami Salo.
Scouting Report
Had one of the hardest point shots in the league. Could read the ice well and knew when to jump into the play. Was solid, smart and efficient in his own end, and brought big-league size. Staying healthy was always an issue for him and his lack of durability sometimes affected his offensive consistency. He was not very physical, despite his large frame.
Long Range Potential: Quality, hard-shooting defenseman, when healthy.
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
NHL All-Rookie Team 1998-99
Olympic Olympic Silver Medal 2006 (Finland)
Olympic Olympic Bronze Medal 2014 (Finland), 2010 (Finland)
Long Range Potential Videos
Latest Tweets by @nhl