Matthew
Stienburg
C · VAN
- WAR
- 0.1
- PTS
- 0
2024-25№ 337 / 596
Matthew Stienburg (Vancouver Canucks) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Matthew Stienburg: our analysis
2024-25 season: 8 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PTS, 0 +/-, 6:05 TOI. WAR 0.1 (337th of 596).
In 2024-25, Matthew Stienburg, 26, his WAR of 0.1 ranks 337th among 596 regulars, in the bottom half.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: penalties (+0.5); his biggest cost: finishing (-0.3).
Matthew Stienburg's story
Growing up in Halifax, Matthew Stienburg took his first competitive strides in the Nova Scotia U18 Major Hockey League with Halifax McDonald's before moving to St. Andrew's College in Aurora. Over two seasons there he produced 128 points in 93 CAHS games, captained the Saints in 2018–19 and helped the program claim back-to-back league championships.
After a late-season stint with the Sioux City Musketeers of the USHL, Stienburg's name was called in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft when the Colorado Avalanche selected him 63rd overall in the third round — the same franchise that once drafted his father, Trevor, when it was the Quebec Nordiques. He committed to Cornell University and began his collegiate career in 2019–20, serving primarily as a depth centre while posting five goals and 10 points in 27 games and leading ECAC freshmen with a +12 rating.
Cornell did not play a 2020–21 Ivy League season, and Stienburg returned in 2021–22 to lead the Big Red with 13 goals and 29 points in 28 contests, earning All-ECAC Second Team honours and an All-Ivy honorable mention. His senior year was hampered by injuries in 2022–23, limiting him to 18 games and seven points; he finished his college career by signing an amateur try-out with the Colorado Eagles on 31 March 2023 and made his pro debut in the AHL.
On 18 August 2023, Colorado signed Stienburg to a two-year entry-level contract. He spent 2023–24 with the Eagles in a checking-line role, recording five goals and 13 points in 54 games. A strong start to 2024–25 prompted his first NHL recall in October 2024 and his debut with the Avalanche; a subsequent incident led to a two-game suspension before a reassignment to Colorado's AHL club due to salary cap constraints. Injuries limited his 2025–26 season with the Eagles, and he was not given a qualifying offer at the end of his contract.
As a free agent, Stienburg agreed to a one-year, two-way deal with the Vancouver Canucks on 2 July 2026. His game centres on physicality and defensive responsibility, traits that have defined his role from junior ranks through his initial pro seasons.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 6:05
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:00
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:32
- Pts/GP
- 0.00
- EV points
- 0
- Hits
- 16
- Blocks
- 1
- Takeaways
- 0
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 51.3 %
- Off. zone starts
- 21.2 %
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WAR and PAL ratings, 2024-25
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, 2024-25
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
-0.0 to 0.2 — 90% interval
337 of 596 forwards
+0.4 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +0.0
- EV defense
- 0.0
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- -0.3
- Penalties
- +0.5
- Average → replacement
- +0.1
In goals.
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
- 122.3 km/h10th percentileleague avg. 135.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 33.6 km/h7th percentileleague avg. 35.7 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 37th percentileleague avg. 76
- Offensive zone time
- 41.1 %36th percentileleague avg. 42.3 %
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- Total distance, season
- 12.6 km10th percentileleague avg. 204.5 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 2.31 km3rd percentileleague avg. 4.67 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 41.7 %61st percentileleague avg. 41.3 %
- Neutral zone time
- 16.2 %0th percentileleague avg. 17.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 42.7 %18th percentileleague avg. 39.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 410th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| High danger | 213th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 19th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Long range | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2024-2025 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | G | A | PTS | +/- | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 30, 2024 | vs TBL | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 4:06 |
| October 28, 2024 | vs CHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:14 |
| October 27, 2024 | vs OTT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:36 |
| October 24, 2024 | @ UTA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:36 |
| October 22, 2024 | @ SEA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:00 |
Matthew Stienburg: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Matthew Stienburg have in 2024-25?
Matthew Stienburg has 0 goals and 0 points (0 assists) in 8 games in 2024-25.
How old is Matthew Stienburg?
Matthew Stienburg is 26 years old: he was born on October 7, 2000.
How tall is Matthew Stienburg, and how much does he weigh?
Matthew Stienburg is 6'1" (185 cm) and weighs 183 lb (83 kg).
Where is Matthew Stienburg from?
Canada: Matthew Stienburg was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
What team does Matthew Stienburg play for?
Matthew Stienburg plays for the Vancouver Canucks in the NHL, at C, wearing number 83.
Is Matthew Stienburg injured?
No: Matthew Stienburg is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Matthew Stienburg?
Matthew Stienburg produced 0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2024-25, 337th of 596 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Matthew Stienburg make?
Matthew Stienburg carries a cap hit of $850K per season, on a contract worth $850K in total over 1 years.
When does Matthew Stienburg's contract end?
Matthew Stienburg's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Matthew Stienburg a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 337th of 596 players at his position in the NHL in 2024-25. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
What are Matthew Stienburg's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Matthew Stienburg has 8 games, 0 goals, 0 assists and 0 points.
Where was Matthew Stienburg drafted?
Matthew Stienburg was drafted 63rd overall (round 3) by Colorado Avalanche in 2019.
How does Matthew Stienburg perform in the playoffs?
Matthew Stienburg has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
Is Matthew Stienburg related to anyone famous?
Yes: Trevor Stienburg (father, played nine years of professional hockey, including 71 games with the Quebec Nordiques; currently a professional scout with the Seattle Kraken).
What is Matthew Stienburg's nationality?
Matthew Stienburg is Canadian.
What awards has Matthew Stienburg won?
Named to the All-ECAC Hockey Second Team (2021–22) ; Honorable mention All-Ivy Team (2021–22).
How many championships has Matthew Stienburg won?
1: League champion with St. Andrew's College, two years in a row (during his tenure 2017–2019).
Where did Matthew Stienburg play before turning pro?
Halifax McDonald's (Nova Scotia U18 Major Hockey League); St. Andrew's College (Aurora, ON) 2017–2019; Sioux City Musketeers (USHL) at the end of the season; Cornell University (ECAC Hockey) 2019–2023.
See also: his Vancouver Canucks teammates
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