Stienburg was put on waivers by Vancouver on Thursday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.
Stienburg had two goals, three points and 11 PIM in eight regular-season appearances with AHL Colorado in 2025-26. The 25-year-old is likely to spend most, if not all, of the upcoming campaign in the minors.
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Canucks' Matthew Stienburg: Signs two-way contract
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Stienburg signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Canucks on Thursday.
After getting his first taste of NHL action during the 2024-25 campaign by making eight regular-season appearances with the Avalanche, Stienburg played exclusively in the minors last year. He was limited to eight regular-season appearances with AHL Colorado last season while dealing with an injury, and he recorded two goals, an assist and 11 PIM. He'll likely spend most of his time in the minors during the 2026-27 campaign.
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Avalanche's Matthew Stienburg: Bumped to AHL
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Stienburg was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Saturday.
Stienburg is unlikely to get much NHL action in 2025-26. The 24-year-old forward figures to see most of his playing time at the AHL level.
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Avalanche's Matthew Stienburg: Up from AHL
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Stienburg (suspension) was recalled from AHL Colorado on Saturday, per the NHL media site.
On Oct. 31, Stienburg received a two-game suspension for charging Tampa Bay's Erik Cernak in a 5-2 loss. The 24-year-old Stienburg spent the remainder of 2024-25 in the minors, but he will serve his suspension in the NHL playoffs.
