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Dylan Samberg Ranked Sixth Among NHL Golfers

A USGA-based list gives the Winnipeg Jets defenseman a 1.8 handicap, sixth-best among active NHL players.

AI + editorSep 18, 2026

Dylan Samberg looks to pass the puck for Winnipeg against San Jose in April 2026. File photo. — Terrence Lee-Imagn Images

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dylan Samberg ranks sixth among NHL players in golf ability, according to a graphic shared by Johnny Lazarus that cites research from the United States Golf Association.

The list gives Samberg a 1.8 handicap. Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog, Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger and Minnesota Wild forward Matt Boldy are among the other players included.

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