The Canucks have signed depth forward Matthew Stienburg to a one-year, two-way contract.
The Vancouver Canucks have continued to make depth signings after the first day of free-agency, signing 25-year-old forward Matthew Stienburg to a one-year, two-way contract.
Formerly selected in the third-round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft by the Colorado Avalanche, Stienburg spent his collegiate career with Cornell University before making the jump to professional hockey in the 2022–23 season. His most offensively-productive college season came in 2021–22, when he put together 13 goals and 16 assists in 27 games.
After wrapping up his tenure at Cornell, Stienburg played in his first pro game with the Colorado Eagles of the AHL in 2022–23. His first full AHL season came the year after, during which he tallied five goals and eight assists in 54 games.
Stienburg made his NHL debut as a member of the Avalanche on October 16, 2024 against the Boston Bruins. He skated in a total of eight games through the month of October before being sent back to the Eagles after sustaining an injury.
Since then, injuries have resulted in Stienburg playing in a total of 13 games for the Eagles during both the 2024–25 and 2025–26 seasons. Through that span, he has put together three goals and three assists.
Sep 25, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Kurtis MacDermid (56) celebrates his goal with the bench ahead of right wing Matthew Stienburg (36) in the third period against the Vegas Golden Knights at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY SportsMake sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, don't forget to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News.
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