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Stephenson (undisclosed) left Tuesday's game vs. Calgary and is considered day-to-day.

Stephenson left Seattle's game on Tuesday vs. Calgary due to an undisclosed injury and is considered day-to-day going forward. The 31-year-old centre is coming off his second consecutive 51-point season after completing his first year in Seattle in 2024-25. He is expected to play a key role up the middle of Seattle's offence this year.

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The Penguins have signed Anthony Mantha to a one-year deal worth $2.5M.

Mantha had his 2024-25 season cut significantly short due to an ACL tear but has earned himself a one-year, $2.5 million contract with Pittsburgh as he attempts to bounce back this upcoming season. The 30-year-old right-winger is joining his fourth NHL organization in the last three years. Before his injury in 2024-25, he was off to a fairly decent start with four goals, seven points and 11 PIMs in just 13 games played.

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Stephenson (upper-body) skated on Thursday but will not play vs. Edmonton and is still considered day-to-day.

Stephenson returned to practice on Thursday but will not play against the Edmonton Oilers, missing a third consecutive games. The 30-year-old Stephenson is averaging 19:30 time-on-ice and has 48 points (11G / 37A) in 69 games this season.

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Stephenson (upper-body) skated on Friday and will be a game-time decision in Pittsburgh on Saturday.

Stephenson exited Thursday's 3-0 loss to the Washington Capitals after only 10:15 due to an upper-body injury. He skated on his own at practice on Friday and is a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 30-year-old Stephenson is averaging 19:35 time-on-ice and has 33 points (8G / 25A) in 48 games this season.

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Stephenson (illness) will return to Seattle's lineup in Carolina on Tuesday.

Stephenson did not play on Saturday due to an illness but will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 30-year-old Stephenson has 16 points (2G / 14A) in 24 games this season but has been held off the scoresheet in 13 of his last 18.

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Mantha will require surgery on his ACL and will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season.

Mantha and the Flames received terrible news on Monday as he will be out for the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on his ACL. Mantha suffered the injury late in the first period on November 5th against the Montreal Canadiens and was unable to return. The 30-year-old Mantha scored seven points (4G / 3A) in 13 games in his first season with the Flames.

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Mantha (lower-body) has been placed on IR.

Mantha suffered the injury late in the first period of Tuesday's game against the Montreal Canadiens and was unable to return. Mantha has been placed on Injured Reserve retroactive to November 5th and will not be eligible to return until at least November 12th. The 30-year-old Mantha has seven points (4G / 3A) in 13 games this season.

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The Kraken have signed Chandler Stephenson to a seven-year contract worth $43.75 million ($6.25M AAV).

The final big piece of the free agent market has signed in Seattle as the Kraken signed Chandler Stephenson to a seven-year contract worth $43.75 million ($6.25M AAV). The 30-year-old smooth skating centre had spent the last five years in Vegas and had 16 goals, 51 points and 25 PIMs in 75 games played in 2023-24.

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