Watch: Former Golden Knight gets warm welcome back

Seattle Kraken forward Chandler Stephenson got a warm welcome back at the first media break during the Kraken’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Stephenson played five seasons in Vegas, lifting the Stanley Cup in the 2022-23 season. It marked the second time his name appeared on hockey’s most prized trophy – the first being with the Washington Capitals in 2018. He was also an All-Star in the 2022-23 season.

During his time in Vegas, he scored 75 goals with 162 assists and was a valuable member of the team’s top six.

“I’m sure ‘Stevie’ will be happy to see his old teammates if he hasn’t already,” Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy said. “A lot of good years here, and he helped us win the Stanley Cup.”

Stephenson signed a seven-year contract with Seattle during the offseason. He carries a cap hit of $6.25 million per season.

He has three goals and 18 assists this season for the Kraken.

Paul Delos Santos is the Las Vegas sports insider for Dice City Sports. Follow him on X at @PaulDelos_.