Samanski was recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Samanski will switch places with Isaac Howard, who was sent down in a corresponding move. With his promotion, Samanski is poised to make his NHL debut versus the Ducks. In the minors this year, the 23-year-old center is racking up points, generating seven goals and 21 helpers in 39 outings. It's a well-timed call-up for Samanski before he joins Germany at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Samanski scored twice and added two assists in AHL Bakersfield's 5-4 overtime win over Coachella Valley on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Samanski had racked up eight assists over his last 10 games, but his tallies Friday were his first since Nov. 18. The forward is adjusting well to the AHL level with five goals and 21 points over 26 outings in his first professional season. Quinn Hutson recently got called up to the Oilers, and Samanski could be another forward who gets a look at some point in 2025-26, particularly if the big club needs center depth.

Samanski notched three assists in AHL Bakersfield's 7-4 win over Henderson on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Samanski has logged three goals and seven assists over his last eight contests, a span that includes all four of his multi-point efforts on the year. The German-born forward is up to three goals and 10 helpers over 18 appearances this season. He signed a two-year, entry-level deal in the spring and is making a decent first impression with the Condors.