Sam Anas

September 2019 – Sam Anas has cleared waivers and been assigned to AHL Iowa. Sam Happi

April 2019 – Anas has taken a step back this season with 0.69 points per game after 0.89 last year. While the skill is clearly there, he often struggles to stay engaged in a game due his small stature. One of the reasons for Anas’ perceived downturn this year is a drop in shooting percentage, going from 17.6 last season to more realistic 13.4. With eight of his 13 goals coming on the power play, he has produced relatively well with the man advantage but his struggles at even strength have persisted for much of the season. While he is highly skilled, his lack of size and top-end speed have held Anas back from really cementing himself as a true NHL prospect. Tony Ferrari 

October 2018 – Anas’ stats improved greatly with the Iowa Wild last season jumping from 28 points in the 2016-2017 season to 61 in 2017-2018, setting a single-season franchise record with 26 goals in the process. With the breakout season Anas earned a two year, two-way contract with the Wild in April. He still has a big hill to climb due to his size and being a former GM Chuck Fletcher signing. He’s scored at every level but Aas is going to have to force the opportunity at the NHL level. Anas did stick around in camp and was one of the final cuts. As with smaller NHL hopefuls, he’ll take longer to develop and at 25, he’s going to need another big year in Iowa to stay in the Wild’s good graces. Tyler Matson

September 2017 – One of the oldest names in Minnesota’s system, Anas is in a contract year, and he will need to show significant improvement in the AHL in order to keep a spot. At just 5’8”, an entirely different level of skill will be needed to gain success in the pro leagues. His GF% was very poor, and his primary point production was less than ideal. Time will tell, but Anas may be headed for Europe or an AHL deal after this season without a huge turnaround. His combination of lack of size and production is a bad combination. Will Scouch

August 2016 – Still relatively new to the Minnesota flock, Sam Anas has seldom disappointed when it comes to his skill set. Anas is consistently a threat to wreak havoc when he’s on the puck but could better dominate the game should he elect to consistently harness he terrific speed. He still needs to put in some work before he can get his feet wet in the NHL but should be an impactful presence at the AHL level in short order. Edric Joseph

April 2016 – Anas took quite the gamble returning earlier than advised from injury but it seems to have paid off in the form of contract offer by the Minnesota Wild. His recent acceptance of the deal indicates that he’s forgone his senior year of NCAA eligibility. It’s a pleasant way to conclude a successful season with the top-ranked Qunnipiac program in which he netted an impressive 50 points in 43 games. He was a true offensive catalyst playing for the Bobcats and will hope to perform a comparable vocation for the Wild in the near future. His diminutive stature may be too large an obstacle to overcome. If he can compensate, it will be via his talented hands and impressive hockey sense. Edric Joseph