Mitchell Stephens - NHL News & Rumors

Reassigned to AHL Stephens was sent to AHL Coachella Valley on Thursday.

Impact Stephens has an assist in nine outings with Seattle as well as three goals and four points in 11 appearances with Coachella Valley in 2024-25. His demotion might be a result of Seattle acquiring Kaapo Kakko from the Rangers on Wednesday, and if that's the case, then Stephens might be in the minors for a significant amount of time.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nabs helper in win Stephens produced an assist in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Rangers.

Impact This was Stephens' first point in five games at the NHL level. He's been effective for the Kraken, adding six shots on net, two hits and an even plus-minus rating while centering the fourth line since his call-up. He's never earned more than six points or played in more than 38 games in an NHL campaign, but with Jordan Eberle (pelvis) out on a long-term basis, Stephens could stick around a while while holding a spot in the lineup over Daniel Sprong.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Stephens was recalled from AHL Coachella Valley on Saturday.

Impact Stephens has three goals and one assist in 11 minor-league outings this season. The 27-year-old forward will be an option for Saturday's game against San Jose, though he could be a healthy scratch.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

On waiver wire Stephens was placed on waivers by the Kraken on Tuesday.

Impact Stephens signed a two-year deal with Seattle this offseason in the hope of making the 23-man roster for Opening Night but that was not to be. The 27-year-old center did play in 23 games for the Habs last year, so it's possible his former club would consider claiming the Ontario native instead of letting him pass through to AHL Coachella Valley.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-year deal Stephens signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Kraken on Monday.

Impact Stephens had two goals and three points in 23 contests with Montreal in 2023-24. He also recorded 13 goals and 35 points in 49 regular-season outings with AHL Laval. The 27-year-old will likely start 2024-25 in the minors.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell Stephens loaned to the Laval Rocket | Montréal Canadiens The forward was placed on waivers on Monday

JANUARY 23 • NHL.COM

Hits waivers Montreal announced Monday that Stephens was put on waivers.

Impact Stephens has chipped in two goals, one assist and 16 shots on net in 23 NHL outings this season. If he clears, Stephens will probably be sent down to the minors. That could pave the way for Tanner Pearson's return to the lineup from an upper-body injury.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Helps in win Stephens had an assist and one block over 10:15 of ice time in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Rangers.

Impact Stephens and Michael Pezzetta combined to set up Joel Armia's strike that beat Jonathan Quick five-hole for Montreal's third goal. Stephens has been a lineup regular on the fourth line since being called up in early December. The Canadiens have sustained injuries to three centers -- Kirby Dack (knee), Christian Dvorak (pectoral) and Alex Newhook (ankle) -- so Stephens should continue to be a regular going forward. Two of those three injured centers are done for the season.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Starts comeback Stephens scored a goal on one shot and had a block over 9:08 of ice time in Thursday's 5-3 loss to Carolina.

Impact A Jayden Struble shot from the point deflected off Michael Pezzetta onto the stick of Stephens, whose backhander eluded Antti Raanta. The Hurricanes had jumped to a 2-0 lead early before Stephens initiated Montreal's comeback. It was the second goal of the season for the center and second in as many games. He's played 11 games since being called up to replace Alex Newhook (ankle) while serving on the fourth line.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first goal of 2023-24 Stephens found the back of the net in a 5-2 win over Chicago on Friday.

Impact Stephens' marker came early in the second period to narrow the Blackhawks' lead to 2-1 and begin Montreal's comeback effort. It was the 26-year-old's first goal and point in 10 contests with the Canadiens this season. Although Stephens has stuck with Montreal since being summoned from AHL Laval on Dec. 1, he's playing in a fourth-line capacity and consequently is unlikely to contribute much offensively.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell Stephens recalled from the Laval Rocket | Montréal Canadiens The 26-year-old has registered 12 points in 16 games with Laval this season

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • NHL.COM

Up from AHL Stephens was called up from AHL Laval on Friday.

Impact Alex Newhook suffered a lower-body injury during Thursday's 5-1 loss to Florida, so Stephens' promotion is likely a reaction to that. If Newhook can't play Saturday versus Detroit, then Stephens might make his NHL season debut. The 26-year-old has three goals and 12 points in 16 outings with Laval in 2023-24.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers Stephens was put on waivers Saturday.

Impact Stephens has played in 72 NHL games during his career, but he failed to play at the top level in 2022-23. Stephens had 20 goals and 41 points in 68 AHL contests last season with Laval.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Re-ups with Habs Stephens signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Canadiens on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact It's not a great sign that Stephens didn't play in an NHL game in 2022-23 despite the Canadiens' numerous injury problems. He was fairly solid with AHL Laval, posting 20 goals and 41 points over 68 contests. He's a veteran of 72 NHL games, but it's likely the 26-year-old opens 2023-24 in the minors.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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