A native of Haapavesi, Finland, Sami is a defenseman currently playing with the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League. Sami was selected by the Jets in the 7th round, 198th overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. Sami agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Winnipeg Jets on May 15, 2017. On April 3, 2018, Sami made his NHL debut and scored his first goal in a win over the Montreal Canadiens.