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Kevin Stenlund (born 20 September 1996) is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward. He is currently playing with the Utah Hockey Club of the National Hockey League (NHL). Stenlund was drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets, 58th overall, in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. Stenlund won the Stanley Cup with the Panthers in 2024.

Kevin Stenlund
Born (1996-09-20) 20 September 1996 (age 28)
Stockholm, Sweden
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 201 lb (91 kg; 14 st 5 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Right
NHL team
Former teams
Utah Hockey Club
HV71
Columbus Blue Jackets
Winnipeg Jets
Florida Panthers
NHL draft 58th overall, 2015
Columbus Blue Jackets
Playing career 2014–present

Playing career

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Stenlund made his Swedish Hockey League debut playing with HV71 during the 2014–15 SHL season.[1] On 30 May 2015, Stenlund was signed to a two-year first team contract extension to remain with HV71.[2]

Columbus Blue Jackets

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On 23 May 2017 Stenlund signed his first NHL contract, agreeing to a three-year, entry-level deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets.[3] In the 2017–18 season, he was returned on loan to continue his development in the SHL with HV71. Stenlund eclipsed his previous points totals in recording 15 assists and 22 points in 43 games before suffering an early exit with the club in the Wild Card round. Having completed the season with HV71, Stenlund was re-assigned to play out the remainder of the season with the Blue Jackets AHL affiliate, the Cleveland Monsters, on 17 March 2018.[4]

On 17 June 2021, Stenlund re-signed with the Blue Jackets on a one-year contract.[5]

Winnipeg Jets

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As a free agent after five seasons within the Blue Jackets organization, Stenlund was signed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Winnipeg Jets on 13 July 2022.[6] In the 2022–23 season, Stenlund initially played with AHL affiliate, the Manitoba Moose, before he was recalled and solidified a fourth-line role within the Jets in posting 6 goals and 9 points through 54 regular season games.

Florida Panthers

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Stenlund left the Jets after one season with the club, signing as a free agent to a one-year, $1 million contract with the Florida Panthers on 1 July 2023.[7]

In the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs, Stenlund appeared in 21 games, recording one assist. The Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals on 24 June 2024, making Stenlund a Stanley Cup champion.

Utah Hockey Club

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As a free agent for a third straight year, Stenlund signed a two-year, $4 million contract with the Utah Hockey Club on July 1, 2024.[8]

Career statistics

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2013–14 HV71 J20 29 4 5 9 16 7 1 1 2 0
2014–15 HV71 J20 36 14 22 36 16 6 1 3 4 4
2014–15 HV71 SHL 17 1 0 1 2
2015–16 HV71 J20 17 5 19 24 31
2015–16 HV71 SHL 43 1 1 2 20 6 1 0 1 2
2015–16 HC Vita Hästen Allsv 1 0 0 0 0
2016–17 HV71 J20 3 2 1 3 12
2016–17 HV71 SHL 48 13 7 20 16 16 4 6 10 6
2016–17 Västerviks IK Allsv 2 1 3 4 2
2017–18 HV71 SHL 43 7 15 22 28 2 0 1 1 2
2017–18 Cleveland Monsters AHL 7 0 2 2 4
2018–19 Cleveland Monsters AHL 59 15 10 25 12 5 1 0 1 0
2018–19 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 4 0 0 0 4
2019–20 Cleveland Monsters AHL 33 6 12 18 24
2019–20 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 32 6 4 10 8 2 1 0 1 0
2020–21 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 32 5 5 10 8
2021–22 Cleveland Monsters AHL 42 8 17 25 20
2021–22 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 3 0 0 0 2
2022–23 Manitoba Moose AHL 19 4 10 14 26
2022–23 Winnipeg Jets NHL 54 6 3 9 20 5 1 0 1 2
2023–24 Florida Panthers NHL 81 11 4 15 62 24 0 1 1 8
SHL totals 151 22 23 45 66 24 5 7 12 10
NHL totals 206 28 16 44 104 31 2 1 3 10

Awards and honors

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Award Year Ref
SHL
Le Mat Trophy champion 2017 [9]
NHL
Stanley Cup champion 2024

References

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  1. ^ "Kevin Stenlund 2015 NHL draft prospect profile". inlouwetrust.com. 2 June 2015. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  2. ^ "Stenlund signs an extension with HV71". HV71 (in Swedish). 30 March 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  3. ^ "CBJ sign center Kevin Stenlund to three-year, entry-level deal". Columbus Blue Jackets. 23 May 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
  4. ^ "Blue Jackets assign center Kevin Stenlund to Cleveland Monsters". Columbus Blue Jackets. 17 March 2018. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  5. ^ "CBJ sign F Kevin Stenlund to one-year contract". NHL.com. 17 June 2021. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  6. ^ "Jets sign forward Kevin Stenlund to a one-year, two-way contract". Winnipeg Jets. 13 July 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  7. ^ "Panthers agree to terms with Kevin Stenlund on a one-year contract". Florida Panthers. 1 July 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
  8. ^ "Kevin Stenlund signs two-year deal with Utah Hockey Club". Sportsnet. 1 July 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  9. ^ "HV71 wins championship" (in Swedish). aftonbladet.se. 30 April 2017. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
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