Kevin Stenlund

Kevin Stenlund (born 20 September 1996) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who is a forward for the Utah Mammoth 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 Florida Panthers in 2024.

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

Columbus Blue Jackets On 23 May 2017, Stenlund signed his first NHL contract, agreeing to a three-year, entry-level deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets. 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.

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

Winnipeg Jets 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. 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 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.

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

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

Career statistics 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 2024–25 Utah Hockey Club NHL 82 14 14 28 40 — — — — — 2025–26 Utah Mammoth NHL 80 4 14 18 24 6 1 0 1 2 SHL totals 151 22 23 45 66 24 5 7 12 10 NHL totals 368 46 44 90 168 37 3 1 4 12

Awards and honors Award Year RefSHL Le Mat Trophy champion 2017 NHL Stanley Cup champion 2024