Denver, Colo. - The Colorado Avalanche announced on Friday morning that both Matthew Stienburg and Jason Polin have signed one-year deals with the organization through the 2026 season.
Both Stienburg and Polin were RFAs heading into this upcoming offseason.
Another one!
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) June 20, 2025
We've signed Matthew Stienburg to a one-year contract. pic.twitter.com/GfCLnPq3a2
From Halifax, Nova Scotia, Stienburg spent most of last season nursing an upper-body injury. Prior to sustaining his injury on November 1st, he played in three games with the Eagles, earning three points (1G/2A). He returned during the Eagles' postseason run, playing in three total games before they were eliminated by the Abbotsford Canucks.
Stienburg made his NHL debut on October 16th with the Avalanche, finishing the stint off with eight total games. During his time with the Avalanche, on October 30th, he made a hit against the boards that earned him a two-game suspension for charging. His suspension was served during a call-up to the Avalanche for their playoff run against the Dallas Stars.
The 24-year-old was selected by the Avalanche in the 3rd round of the 2019 NHL Draft. Prior to his professional career, he played with Cornell University, appearing in 73 games and tallying 46 points (20G/26A).
We've signed Jason Polin to a one-year contract through the 2025-26 season ✍️ pic.twitter.com/z1qFI4M4vb
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) June 20, 2025
From Holt, Michigan, Jason Polin appeared in 39 regular-season games for the Colorado Eagles last season, totaling 19 points (11G/8A) despite missing a good portion of the season due to injury. He dressed for seven games in their most recent postseason run, during which he scored his first professional postseason goal.
The 26-year-old made his NHL debut in January of 2024 and has appeared in nine games for the Avalanche. He scored his first NHL goal on January 16th, 2024 against the Ottawa Senators.
Polin has skated in 88 AHL games, earning 30 total points (15G/15A) across that run. He signed with the Colorado Eagles as a college free agent in March of 2023.
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