Note: Reports prior to Sept 2023 were originally graded out of ten, and also included additional categories that have been merged into the current categories.
This likely results in the overall ratings prior to 2023 being decreased in comparison to reports since Sept 2023.For an `Apples to Apples` comparison between players, we recommend only comparing reports before, or after, Sept 2023.
Results will average out accordingly as more data is accumulated.
Events
Birthday: Apr. 22, 1994
Height: 6' 0 | 183 cm
Weight: 207 lbs | 94 kg
Drafted: 77 overall, 2012 round 3 (
WSH)
Reports
May 3, 2024 (Updated May 4, 2024)
Contract: $11,000,000 over 4 years (Cap hit: $2,750,000)
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 30
Projection: Second Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Stephenson is a useful top six forward who can be deployed in a variety of roles.
Contributes better than secondary offense ... but not elite top six production.
Fantastic skater. Plays the game quick and fast.
Won 53% of his face-offs. Averaged 18:30 TOI. Used in all situations for VGK.
75GP - 16G -35A
Matches up against top six opponents.
Not overly physical - 43 hits / 40 shot blocks
Only 97 shots on goal
Has the skill, speed, and compete to potentially produce more offensively.
Expiring contract. Pending UFA. Only cost $2.75M in 23/24
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL | 75 | 16 | 35 | 51 | -9 | 25 |
| 2022-23 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL | 81 | 16 | 49 | 65 | 12 | 26 |
| 2021-22 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL | 79 | 21 | 43 | 64 | 5 | 26 |
- Compete/Consistency: 90
- Defensive Zone Starts: 85
- Hockey IQ: 89
- Offensive Zone Starts: 92
- Penalty Kill: 88
- Power Play: 88
- Physicality: 62
- Puck Moving/Passing: 90
- Shot: 80
- Skating: 94
Nov. 2, 2023 (Updated Nov. 5, 2023)
Contract: $11,000,000 over 4 years (Cap hit: $2,750,000)
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 29
Projection: Second Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
One of the most versatile players on the entire Golden Knights roster.
Used in all situations.
Through his first twelve game segment, to start the season, he averaged 19:34 TOI - 13:28 ES - 3:57 PP - 2:08 PK - Scoring 2G-8A - 19 SOG - and winning 52% of his draws.
Stephenson is a play driver. He's quick, fast, and skilled.
He also has a relentless compete to his approach.
Without the puck, as F1 on the forecheck, he presses up ice and creates turnovers with his speed.
He also tracks back the entire 200ft to assist on the defensive side of the game.
Battles. Competes. Leans distributor more than shooter. Provides better than secondary offense.
A combination F2 / F1
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL | 75 | 16 | 35 | 51 | -9 | 25 |
| 2022-23 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL | 81 | 16 | 49 | 65 | 12 | 26 |
| 2021-22 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL | 79 | 21 | 43 | 64 | 5 | 26 |
- Compete/Consistency: 90
- Defensive Zone Starts: 85
- Hockey IQ: 86
- Offensive Zone Starts: 92
- Penalty Kill: 88
- Power Play: 88
- Physicality: 62
- Puck Moving/Passing: 88
- Shot: 79
- Skating: 94
Weighting
- 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
- 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
- 8%: Shot
- 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality
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