JULY 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
CHANDLER STEPHENSON #9 - CENTER - SEATTLE KRAKEN
16 G •
35 A •
1.29 S/G
16 G
35 A
1.29 S/G
Kraken sign D Brandon Montour, C Chandler Stephenson The Seattle Kraken signed free agent defenseman Brandon Montour and center Chandler Stephenson to seven-year contracts on Monday.Montour, wh...
Signs long-term deal Stephenson secured a seven-year, $43.75 million contract with Seattle on Monday, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.
Impact Stephenson is coming off a relatively disappointing year, as he failed to reach the 60-point threshold for the third consecutive campaign. Still, the 30-year-old center managed to rack up 16 goals and 35 assists, including 13 power-play points, in 75 regular-season contests for the Golden Knights. The Kraken have plenty of center depth in the top six with Matty Beniers and Jared McCann, not to mention youngster Shane Wright, so Stephenson may have to move to the wing with his new team -- though that shouldn't prevent him from pushing for 20 goals and 60 points this season.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
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MAY 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Adds helper in overtime loss Stephenson recorded an assist, two hits, three blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Stars in Game 3.
Impact Stephenson moved to center on the second line Saturday after previously playing on the wing. The move didn't pay off for Vegas, but Stephenson was able to chip in the lone helper on Brayden McNabb's second-period tally. That assist was Stephenson's first point in three playoff games to go with four shots on net, seven hits, three blocked shots and a minus-2 rating. He should continue to fill a middle-six role.
APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice Stephenson (undisclosed) will return to practice Saturday.
Impact Stephenson missed Vegas' final two games of the regular season, but it appears he'll be good to go prior to Monday's playoff opener against the Stars. The 29-year-old Stephenson had 16 goals and 51 points in 75 games with the Knights this year.
APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE
Won't reutrn against Ducks Stephenson (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup versus Anaheim on Thursday, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Impact Stephenson will be out of the lineup for the second straight match and the third time in the Knights' last five outings. While the 29-year-old center failed to reach the 60-point threshold this year, he did still put up 16 goals and 35 helpers, including 13 power-play points.
APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE
Considered day-to-day Stephenson won't be in the lineup versus Chicago on Tuesday due to an undisclosed injury, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Impact Stephenson is considered day-to-day, so he could still be an option for the season finale against Anaheim on Thursday or, perhaps more importantly, Game 1 of the playoffs. In his previous 11 contests, the 29-year-old center managed just two goals while chipping in eight helpers, including four power-play points. Without Stephenson in the lineup, Paul Cotter looks set to take on a second-line role.
APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE
In generous mood Friday Stephenson distributed four assists and went plus-2 in Friday's 7-2 win over the Wild.
Impact Stephenson missed Wednesday's game to attend the birth of his child, and he had a fantastic performance in his return to action. Two of Stephenson's four assists came on the power play. The 29-year-old is up to 16 goals, 35 helpers, 13 power-play points, 97 shots on net and a minus-9 rating through 74 contests overall. Stephenson and Tomas Hertl figure to be relatively interchangeable between left wing and center on the second line going forward.
APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE
Back with team Stephenson (personal) rejoined the team ahead of Friday's matchup with Minnesota, Sin Bin Vegas reports.
Impact Stephenson returns to the lineup after missing one game following the birth of his child. The 29-year-old natural center has just one goal and four shots in his last eight outings, though he has chipped in four helpers over that stretch. Stephenson figures to slot into a second-line role, moving over to the wing to make way for Tomas Hertl.
APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE
Out Wednesday Stephenson (personal) isn't expected to play Wednesday versus Edmonton, according to Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels.
Impact Stephenson has 16 goals and 47 points in 73 appearances in 2023-24. Brendan Brisson, who was recalled from AHL Henderson on Tuesday, is likely to draw into the lineup due to Stephenson's absence.
APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Wednesday Stephenson (personal) has returned to Vegas and is questionable to play Wednesday in Edmonton, per SinBin.vegas.
Impact If Stephenson is unable to make a return trip to rejoin the Golden Knights, Brendan Brisson, who was recalled Tuesday, is likely to enter the lineup. Stephenson has six points over his last nine outings.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
Buries goal Friday Stephenson scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Coyotes.
Impact Stephenson's tally put the Golden Knights up 4-1 late in the second period, but it was all downhill from there. The 29-year-old forward has two goals and four assists over his last eight contests while seeing steady middle-six minutes. Stephenson is up to 47 points, 97 shots on net, 43 hits, 38 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating through 72 appearances this season.
APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE
Pockets helper Saturday Stephenson notched an assist and two hits in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Wild.
Impact Stephenson has gone five games without a goal, but he has four assists in that span. The center racked up 10 points over 14 outings in March as he gets back to a more effective level of offense late in the season. He's up to 46 points, 95 shots on net, 41 hits and a minus-9 rating through 70 contests overall.
MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE
Logs assist Tuesday Stephenson notched an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Predators.
Impact Stephenson has five points over his last six games, providing steady offense from a second-line role. The 29-year-old has come around after an inconsistent start first half of the campaign. Overall, he's at 45 points, 93 shots on net and a minus-10 rating through 68 appearances while seeing ice time in all situations.
MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE
Supplies pair of helpers Stephenson recorded two assists in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
Impact This was Stephenson's first multi-point effort in the last eight games. The 29-year-old has racked up eight points through 10 outings in March, offering steady offense in a middle-six role. He's up to 44 points on the year while adding 93 shots on net and a minus-10 rating through 66 appearances.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Fills empty net Stephenson scored an empty-net goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Kraken.
Impact Stephenson's tally came on a power play after a failed challenge by the Kraken on the Golden Knights' second tally. Over his last 14 games, Stephenson has five goals and seven helpers, providing solid offense while seeing time in all situations. He's had a tough year, but he's still managed 42 points, 93 shots on net and a minus-11 rating through 65 appearances.
MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE
Provides assist Sunday Stephenson notched an assist in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Devils.
Impact Stephenson set up William Karlsson's empty-net tally in the final minute of the game. Over his last 12 games, Stephenson's offense has returned -- he has four goals and seven assists in that span. The 29-year-old remains more of a pass-first player with just 18 shots during his warm stretch. For the season, he has 41 points, 89 shots and a minus-9 rating through 63 appearances.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Sets up equalizer Stephenson recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Kraken.
Impact This was Stephenson's second game in a row with a helper. He set up Jonathan Marchessault's game-tying tally late in the third period, which allowed Jack Eichel to play hero in overtime. Stephenson has 10 points over his last 10 contests, an improvement on his 40 points through 61 appearances this season. He's added 88 shots on net and a minus-8 rating while mainly playing in a top-six role in 2023-24.
MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE
Puts up helper in win Stephenson logged an assist in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Red Wings.
Impact Stephenson helped out on a Pavel Dorofeyev tally in the first period. Over his last nine outings, Stephenson has four goals and five assists. That's an improvement over the majority of his season -- he's been limited to 39 points through 60 contests overall. The 29-year-old forward has added 86 shots on net, 34 hits, 30 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating. Stephenson's lack of non-scoring production means he needs to get on the scoresheet to be helpful in fantasy.
MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE
Garners two points Stephenson scored a goal and added an assist in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Blue Jackets.
Impact With the Blue Jackets up two goals in the third period, Stephenson wired a slap shot by Daniil Tarasov to put the game within reach. Stephenson added a primary assist, two shots on net and a minus-1 rating in 20:16 of ice time. The 29-year old forward now has eight points -- four goals and four assists -- in his last seven games. His recent performance suggests he can be a reliable fantasy contributor, especially if the Golden Knights start to rediscover their winning ways.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
Two points in Thursday's loss Stephenson scored a shorthanded goal and added an even-strength assist in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Bruins.
Impact His tally early in the third period tied the game at 4-4 after the Golden Knights had fallen into an early 3-0 hole, but Vegas wasn't able to find a go-ahead goal. Stephenson roared to life in February, racking up five goals and 10 points in 10 games, but on the season he's managed only 36 points (13 goals, 23 assists) in 56 contests.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Signs of life... maybe Stephenson scored twice Saturday in a 4-3 shootout loss to Ottawa.
Impact Stephenson is on a modest three-game, four-point (two goals, two assists) streak. His season has fallen back after two straight seasons of 64 and 65 points. Stephenson has 34 points in 54 games, and at times he has been shifted to the wing to try to jumpstart his game. It's hard to know if this is the real Chandler or one whose game has simply gotten a little stuck. Whatever it is, it's a bad time for a slow season. Stephenson is heading into contract negotiations this off season.
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