Kevin Stenlund

Kevin Stenlund (born 20 September 1996) is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward. He is currently playing with the Utah Hockey Club of the National Hockey League (NHL). Stenlund was drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets, 58th overall, in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. Stenlund won the Stanley Cup with the Panthers in 2024.

Playing career
Stenlund made his Swedish Hockey League debut playing with HV71 during the 2014–15 SHL season. On 30 May 2015, Stenlund was signed to a two-year first team contract extension to remain with HV71.

Columbus Blue Jackets
On 23 May 2017 Stenlund signed his first NHL contract, agreeing to a three-year, entry-level deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the 2017–18 season, he was returned on loan to continue his development in the SHL with HV71. Stenlund eclipsed his previous points totals in recording 15 assists and 22 points in 43 games before suffering an early exit with the club in the Wild Card round. Having completed the season with HV71, Stenlund was re-assigned to play out the remainder of the season with the Blue Jackets AHL affiliate, the Cleveland Monsters, on 17 March 2018.

On 17 June 2021, Stenlund re-signed with the Blue Jackets on a one-year contract.

Winnipeg Jets
As a free agent after five seasons within the Blue Jackets organization, Stenlund was signed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Winnipeg Jets on 13 July 2022. In the season, Stenlund initially played with AHL affiliate, the Manitoba Moose, before he was recalled and solidified a fourth-line role within the Jets in posting 6 goals and 9 points through 54 regular season games.

Florida Panthers
Stenlund left the Jets after one season with the club, signing as a free agent to a one-year, $1 million contract with the Florida Panthers on 1 July 2023.

In the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs, Stenlund appeared in 21 games, recording one assist. The Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals on 24 June 2024, making Stenlund a Stanley Cup champion.

Utah Hockey Club
As a free agent for a third straight year, Stenlund signed a two-year, $4 million contract with the Utah Hockey Club on July 1, 2024.