Chandler
Stephenson
C · SEA · Limited · Very poor
- PAL
- 0
- WAR
- 0.1
- Value
- 0
- PTS
- 49
2025-26№ 345 / 615
Chandler Stephenson (Seattle Kraken) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Chandler Stephenson
#9CPlays: Centre · 91% of faceoffs
Seattle Kraken
HEIGHT : 183 cm · WEIGHT : 91 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : April 21, 1994 · Saskatoon, Canada
Drafted : 2012 · WSH · round 3, pick #77
Contract : $6,250,000 · 2024-25 → 2030-31 · Standard Contract · UFA · Signing bonus $4,000,000NMC / M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Seattle Kraken | 16 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 10 |
| 2025-26 | Seattle Kraken | 80 | 16 | 33 | 49 | 14 |
| 2024-25 | Seattle Kraken | 78 | 13 | 38 | 51 | 24 |
| 2023-24 | Vegas Golden Knights | 75 | 16 | 35 | 51 | 25 |
| 2022-23 | Vegas Golden Knights | 81 | 16 | 49 | 65 | 26 |
| 2021-22 | Vegas Golden Knights | 79 | 21 | 43 | 64 | 26 |
| 2020-21 | Vegas Golden Knights | 51 | 14 | 21 | 35 | 29 |
| 2019-20 | Vegas Golden Knights | 41 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 10 |
| 2019-20 | Washington Capitals | 24 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| 2018-19 | Washington Capitals | 64 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | Washington Capitals | 67 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 8 |
| 2016-17 | Washington Capitals | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-16 | Washington Capitals | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| NHL totals | 669 | 120 | 263 | 383 | 180 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Vegas Golden Knights | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 2022-23 | Vegas Golden Knights | 22 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| 2020-21 | Vegas Golden Knights | 16 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | Vegas Golden Knights | 20 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| 2018-19 | Washington Capitals | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017-18 | Washington Capitals | 24 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
| Playoff totals | 95 | 15 | 24 | 39 | 52 | |
Honours
- 🏆 Stanley Cup2 times · 2022-23, 2017-18
Chandler Stephenson: our analysis
2025-26 season: 80 GP, 16 G, 33 A, 49 PTS, -24 +/-, 19:23 TOI. WAR 0.1 (345th of 615) · PAL 0, very poor.
In 2025-26, Chandler Stephenson, 32, posts a PAL Rating of 0 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of 0.1 ranks 345th among 615 regulars, in the bottom half.
His strengths: power play (72, above average) and discipline (65, above average). On the other hand, possession (0, among the weakest in the league) and creation (0, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: finishing (+6.3); his biggest cost: EV defense (-5.9).
A season in line with 2024-25 (PAL of 1); his WAR went from 0.1 to 0.1.
Chandler Stephenson's story
Growing up in Saskatoon, Stephenson moved from ringette with the Saskatoon Cobras into organized hockey with local minor teams before advancing to junior ranks. He played for the Saskatoon Flyers and the Contacts in Midget AAA, and spent bantam years with the Saskatoon Generals. His junior potential earned him a high selection by the Regina Pats in the WHL 2009 Bantam Draft, and he arrived in the WHL at 16, appearing for Team West at the U‑17s and attending national junior selection activities.
On the Pats, Stephenson climbed steadily up the scoresheet. After a 7‑goal, 20‑point rookie campaign he posted 22 goals and 42 points in his second season despite missing time with a knee injury, then produced 45 points in 46 games the following year. In 2013–14 he broke out with 30 goals and 59 assists for 89 points in 69 games, leading Regina in scoring and helping the club to an East Division title while earning postseason recognition in the WHL.
Washington chose him 77th overall in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. He signed a three‑year entry‑level deal on 12 April 2014 and immediately joined the Hershey Bears on an amateur tryout, launching his professional path in the AHL. After two full AHL seasons he made his NHL debut on 15 October 2015 and gradually carved out a roster spot with the Capitals, contributing to their 2018 Stanley Cup run. On 2 December 2019 Washington traded him to the Vegas Golden Knights for a fifth‑round pick; he scored in his Vegas debut and went on to set new personal marks, earning a four‑year, $11 million extension on 7 October 2020.
In Vegas Stephenson continued to raise his offensive output, reached the NHL All‑Star Game in 2023 and captured a second Stanley Cup in 2023 with the Golden Knights. As a free agent he signed a seven‑year, $43.75 million contract with the Seattle Kraken on 1 July 2024. His game mixes defensive responsibility — early on he filled checking and penalty‑kill roles — with an ability to produce when given larger offensive assignments, a balance that has defined his rise from junior stand‑out to multi‑time Stanley Cup winner.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 17:27
- PP TOI/GP
- 2:42
- SH TOI/GP
- 1:01
- Pts/GP
- 0.81
- EV points
- 7
- Hits
- 3
- Blocks
- 5
- Takeaways
- 12
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 40.3 %
- Off. zone starts
- 28.7 %
- Faceoffs
- 57.3 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
54between 33 and 75 (80% range)
- Goals
- 14
- Assists
- 40
- Games
- 81
So far: 13 pts in 16 games. The team has played 16 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.64 pts per game (last season: 0.61).
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
Trend
Stable
- Points per game: 0.68 in 23-24, 0.61 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 1 → 0
Outlook, age included
↘ Slight declineAge 32: the age when production usually declines
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 85 %
68
Depth
- SK
- Skating
- 84
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 68
- Confidence 88 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 86
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 87
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 57
- Confidence 88 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 55
- Confidence 66 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 83
- Confidence 88 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- 83
- Confidence 93 %
- PA
- Passing
- 79
- Confidence 85 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 64
- Confidence 85 %
- DF
- Defense
- 47
- Confidence 83 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 61
- Confidence 25 %
- EX
- Experience
- 89
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating84
- Top speed (35 %)36.8 · 84
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)7.835 · 81
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.4 · 77
- Speed consistency (15 %)36 · 82
ST — Strength68
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)3.052 · 64
- Body mass (50 %)-0.14 · 76
EN — Endurance86
- Ice time per game (45 %)17.7 · 85
- Total ice time (20 %)1,487 · 87
- Shift length (15 %)47.1 · 80
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)17 · 86
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)3.991 · 88
DU — Durability87
- Share of games played (100 %)0.879 · 87
CK — Checking57
- Hits /60 (70 %)1.875 · 57
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)1.46 · 57
- Season volume (10 %)3.045 · 59
FG — Fighting55
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.66 · 55
DI — Discipline83
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0.042 · 82
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.38 · 88
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.627 · 68
FO — Faceoffs83
- Faceoff % (85 %)52.4 · 81
- Faceoffs /60 (15 %)53.4 · 90
PA — Passing79
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.717 · 78
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.753 · 89
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)-0.107 · 58
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.729 · 79
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.553 · 79
SC — Scoring64
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.68 · 70
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.479 · 37
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)1.026 · 91
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.71 · 45
- xG per shot (10 %)0.081 · 69
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)7.693 · 37
DF — Defense47
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.186 · 48
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.426 · 45
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.98 · 50
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.352 · 49
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-0.833 · 87
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)63.9 · 47
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)2.36 · 71
PS — Penalty shot61
- Shootouts (60 %)33.6 · 86
- Penalty shots (40 %)24.2 · 46
EX — Experience89
- Career regular-season games (65 %)91
- Career playoff games (25 %)86
- NHL seasons (10 %)84
OV — Overall68
- SC · Scoring (20 %)64
- PA · Passing (20 %)79
- DF · Defense (20 %)47
- SK · Skating (12 %)84
- FO · Faceoffs (10 %)83
- EN · Endurance (8 %)86
- DI · Discipline (5 %)83
- ST · Strength (3 %)68
- CK · Checking (2 %)57
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 68 | 84 | 64 | 47 |
| 2024-25 | 76 | 83 | 67 | 56 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 87 | 70 | 64 |
| 2022-23 | 87 | 89 | 69 | 77 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
0.1
wins above replacement
345 of 615
PAL Rating
0/ 100
Performance · Very poor
474 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
0/ 100
Very poor return
6.25 M$ · expected PAL 68
ProfileLimitedBelow average at both ends
- Offense
- 2
- Defense
- 0
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- Offense
- 39
- Creation
- 0
- Shooting
- 16
- Possession
- 0
- Defense
- 1
- Discipline
- 65
- Power play
- 72
- Penalty kill
- 1
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | SEA | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 6.25 M$ |
| 2024-25 | SEA | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 6.25 M$ |
| 2023-24 | VGK | 0.9 | 11 | 7 | 2.75 M$ |
| 2022-23 | VGK | 0.8 | 56 | 45 | 2.75 M$ |
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
9/ 100
Low
better than 9% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
0/ 100
Low
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
55/ 100
Average
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 384 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 49
- Shot selection
- 12
- Penalties drawn
- 42
- Puck management
- 0
Defense
- Takeaways
- 72
- Discipline
- 94
- Safe zone exits
- 5
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | SEA | 9 | 0 | 55 |
| 2024-25 | SEA | 5 | 17 | 10 |
| 2023-24 | VGK | 76 | 43 | 86 |
| 2022-23 | VGK | 98 | 89 | 99 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.1
wins above replacement
-0.7 to 1.3 — 90% interval
345 of 615 forwards
+0.5 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -3.5
- EV defense
- -5.9
- Power play
- +0.1
- Penalty kill
- -1.4
- Shooting
- +6.3
- Penalties
- +1.0
- Average → replacement
- +3.9
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | SEA | 80 | 0.1 | -0.7 to 1.3 | 345/615 |
| 2024-25 | SEA | 75 | 0.1 | -1.0 to 1.0 | 330/596 |
| 2023-24 | VGK | 75 | 0.9 | -0.3 to 1.9 | 172/608 |
| 2022-23 | VGK | 81 | 0.8 | -0.1 to 2.1 | 165/617 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 132.0 km/h50th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 36.3 km/h79th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 3684th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 41.8 %47th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 72.9 km75th percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 5.11 km71st percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 38.0 %8th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.0 %8th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 41.3 %32nd percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1335th percentile | 254th percentile | 15.4 %61st percentile |
| High danger | 433rd percentile | 157th percentile | 25.0 %68th percentile |
| Mid range | 550th percentile | 054th percentile | 0.0 %32nd percentile |
| Long range | 383rd percentile | 199th percentile | 33.3 %97th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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EDMChandler Stephenson: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Chandler Stephenson have in 2026-27?
Chandler Stephenson has 2 goals and 13 points (11 assists) in 16 games in 2026-27.
How old is Chandler Stephenson?
Chandler Stephenson is 32 years old: he was born on April 22, 1994.
How tall is Chandler Stephenson, and how much does he weigh?
Chandler Stephenson is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 201 lb (91 kg).
Where is Chandler Stephenson from?
Canada: Chandler Stephenson was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
What team does Chandler Stephenson play for?
Chandler Stephenson plays for the Seattle Kraken in the NHL, at C, wearing number 9.
Is Chandler Stephenson injured?
No: Chandler Stephenson is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Chandler Stephenson?
Chandler Stephenson produced 0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 345th of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 0 out of 100: very poor for his position.
How much does Chandler Stephenson make?
Chandler Stephenson earns $6.3M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 0 out of 100 (very poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Chandler Stephenson's contract end?
Chandler Stephenson's contract runs through the 2030-31 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NMC / M-NTC clause.
Is Chandler Stephenson overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 0 out of 100 (very poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Chandler Stephenson a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 345th of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Chandler Stephenson getting better?
He is holding steady: his PAL rating went from 1 in 2024-25 to 0 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Chandler Stephenson played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Chandler Stephenson has 7 points (1 goal, 6 assists).
What are Chandler Stephenson's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Chandler Stephenson has 669 games, 120 goals, 263 assists and 383 points. His best season: 2022-23, with 65 points in 81 games.
Where was Chandler Stephenson drafted?
Chandler Stephenson was drafted 77th overall (round 3) by Washington Capitals in 2012.
Is Chandler Stephenson better at home or on the road?
On the road: in 2026-27, he averages 0.75 points per game at home (6 in 8 games) and 0.88 on the road (7 in 8 games).
How does Chandler Stephenson perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Chandler Stephenson has 95 games and 39 points in his career. His pace (0.41 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (0.57).
Which player is most similar to Chandler Stephenson?
Max Shabanov: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Max Shabanov's page →Is Chandler Stephenson a good fantasy pick?
A useful depth pick: our projection has him at 54 points in 2026-27, or 0.67 points per game.
Does Chandler Stephenson have siblings?
Yes: his brother Colton Stephenson (played ice hockey; retired at 19 after his fifth diagnosed concussion).
Is Chandler Stephenson related to anyone famous?
Yes: Bob (uncle, played at the NHL level); Joe Kocur (cousin, played at the NHL level); Logan Stephenson (cousin, played in international hockey leagues in Europe and Asia); Shay Stephenson (cousin, played in international hockey leagues in Europe and Asia).
What is Chandler Stephenson's nationality?
Chandler Stephenson is Canadian. Internationally: played for Team West at the World U-17 Hockey Challenge; invited to Team Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team selection camp.
What awards has Chandler Stephenson won?
named to the NHL All‑Star Game (2023; first career selection).
How many championships has Chandler Stephenson won?
3: Stanley Cup 2018 with the Washington Capitals; Stanley Cup 2023 with the Vegas Golden Knights; East Division title 2013–14 with the Regina Pats (WHL).
Where did Chandler Stephenson play before turning pro?
played for the Saskatoon Flyers and the Saskatoon Contacts (Saskatchewan Midget AAA) before joining the Regina Pats (drafted by the Pats in the WHL 2009 Bantam Draft); from 2006 to 2009 he played bantam with the Saskatoon Generals.
How many points is Chandler Stephenson projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 54 points in 81 games in 2026-27 (33 to 75 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Seattle Kraken teammates
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