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Stefan Matteau | Winger

Team: New Jersey Devils
Age / DOB:  (19) / 2/23/1994
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 215
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Stefan Matteau's father, Stephane, wasn't happy with how the QMJHL Blainville-Boisbriand Armada treated his son.
Stefan was released from the team after because of his "unacceptable" behavior, according to Blainville-Boisbriand. However, his father, who is a coach in the organization, believed that they were eager to make an example out of Stefan after he spent time with the New Jersey Devils earlier this season. "They released him on emotion and emotion only," Stephane Matteau said. "In the semifinals, he got speared and he retaliated – it’s a hockey play – and they decided to sit him out the whole third period of a 1-1 game. Emotionally, he let coach know it was unfair the way he was treated for that moment and they went at it verbally and they kicked him off (the team) five minutes after the game." Devils GM Lou Lamoriello previously voiced his support of Blainville-Boisbriand's decision. May 8 - 4:48 PM

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Stefan Matteau has been released by QMJHL Blainville-Boisbrand.

Matteau reportedly left the team after he was benched in the third period of Saturday's playoff contest. Blainville-Boisbrand has informed Matteau that "his behavior was unacceptable to our organization." The New Jersey Devils drafted Matteau with the 29th pick in 2012 and he even played in 17 NHL games this season. The Devils ultimately decided to return Matteau to the minors so that he could continue his development and participate in Blainville-Boisbrand's postseason run. "I have spoken to his general manager (Joel Bouchard) and there is a situation and he is not with the team," Devils GM Lou Lamoriello said. "You never like to hear something like this. I support the junior team in doing what they think is right. It's my understanding he will not be going back at the choice of the team." Lamoriello also voiced his support of Blainville-Boisbrand's decision, although he added that he hasn't talked to Matteau yet.
Apr 22 - 2:15 PM

The timing of Stefan Matteau's demotion was related to the QMJHL playoffs.

"The (QMJHL) playoffs are coming up. In Quebec you have to be on the roster at a certain point of time in order to be eligible," Devils GM Lou Lamoriello said. "We looked at the situation, and for his development we felt it was best for him to go back. We know what we have. He’s going to be a size-and-strength wing in this organization for a long time. In all fairness, maybe we put him in a tough situation where maybe he should’ve grown a little more." Matteau had a goal and three points in 17 games with the Devils this season.
Mar 18 - 10:09 AM

Stefan Matteau's first NHL season is over as the New Jersey Devils demoted him back to the juniors

Really, it makes sense because the 2012 first-round pick seemed to jump ahead of line a bit earlier than many expected, anyway. Players cannot be recalled from the junior level during the regular season, so if he's on your team for whatever reason, let him go.
Mar 17 - 4:51 PM

Stefan Matteau will probably be back in the lineup Thursday night.

He didn't play in the team's last game Tuesday versus Tampa. The rookie forward has one goal and two assists in 14 games. Tom Kostopoulos is also expected to be available to suit up after being claimed off waivers from Pittsburgh, but it's unclear if he'll play or if his presence will impact the playing time of Matteau.
Mar 7 - 7:11 AM

Stefan Matteau is a "little banged up" so he'll sit in favor of Jacob Josefson on Sunday.

Neither forward is particularly fantasy-relevant at this point in their careers, although Matteau has great upside to eventually be a go-to guy.
Feb 24 - 3:03 PM

Stefan Matteau will celebrate his 19th birthday on Saturday.

Matteau has two points in 10 NHL games. He's a physical forward, but he has some offensive upside as well. "I think he has the ability and the tools to be a top six forward and complement some of the high-skilled guys in the world that play in the top sixes around the league," Devils coach Pete DeBoer said. "He can skate with them. He has the vision and the hands to make a play with those type of players. He’s 6-2 and he’s probably going to play at 225 or 230 before he’s done." DeBoer added that he could see Matteau developing into a David Clarkson or Scott Hartnell type of player.
Feb 22 - 6:27 PM

Stefan Matteau skated on New Jersey's third line during Wednesday's practice.

He took the spot of Ryan Carter, who sat out the session due to a head injury. Matteau has been a healthy scratch for the last three games, but he could make his return with Carter questionable to play.
Feb 20 - 1:30 PM

Stefan Matteau will spend Friday's game in the press box.

That's an early indication that Matteau might be the big loser in the Devils acquisition of Alexei Ponikarovsky. He has two points in nine games this season. Because he's already played in five contests, this will count as the first year of his entry-level contract regardless of how much the Devils use him.
Feb 15 - 3:29 PM

Stefan Matteau recorded his first NHL goal in New Jersey's 3-1 win over Pittsburgh Saturday.

His second-period marker evened the game's score at 1-1 before the Devils took the good for good in the third frame. It took Matteau seven games to record his first NHL point. However, he should get more comfortable now that the first year of his entry-level deal has kicked in and he'll probably remain in the NHL for the rest of the year.
Feb 9 - 4:00 PM

Stefan Matteau returned to the lineup after sitting out four in a row as a healthy scratch.

The rookie had a shot on goal and played 10:07, his second-highest ice time in his six games. "I thought he did a good job," coach Pete DeBoer. "It’s tough to sit there for that long and come in, but he gave us some energy. I thought he was solid along the boards. He’s going to improve daily."
Feb 8 - 10:05 AM

Stefan Matteau will leave the press box to play in Thursday's game.

Matteau served as a healthy scratch in four straight contests. He's re-entering the lineup because Dainius Zubrus has an upper body injury. Keep an eye on him, as he'll start the game on a line with Ilya Kovalchuk and Travis Zajac.
Feb 7 - 12:49 PM

Stefan Matteau was a healthy scratch on Saturday afternoon against the Penguins.

The Devils are still deciding whether to return him to junior hockey after playing in five NHL games. New Jersey's first rounder from the 2012 draft does not have the projection of a big-time scorer, thus limiting his fantasy value this season. If the Devils do decide to send him down, he will continue playing for Blainville-Boisbriand of the QMJHL.
Feb 3 - 9:56 AM

Stefan Matteau will be a healthy scratch on Thursday.

Once Matteau plays in his sixth game the first year of his contract kicks into play and he has already played five. Coach Pete Deboer said he wants the 18-year-old forward to watch the team's veterans from the press box.
Jan 31 - 12:35 PM

Stefan Matteau will stay with New Jersey for now, according to GM Lou Lamoriello.

"He will not be going back immediately and we're not going to let his contract status get in the way," Lamoriello said. "We're going to continue evaluating this and a decision won't be made at this point." Matteau has played in five games already and if he participates in his sixth then the first year of his entry-level kicks in. It's unclear if he will be in the lineup on Thursday when the Devils host the Islanders.
Jan 30 - 3:25 PM

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All Positions
PosRoleName
C1Travis Zajac
2Adam Henrique
3Ryan Carter
4Jacob Josefson
5Andrei Loktionov
LW1Patrik Elias
2Alexei Ponikarovsky
3Stephen Gionta
4Steve Sullivan
5Dainius Zubrus
6Krys Barch
7Harri Pesonen
RW1Ilya Kovalchuk
2David Clarkson
3Matt D'Agostini
4Steve Bernier
5Tom Kostopoulos
D1Henrik Tallinder
2Andy Greene
3Marek Zidlicky
4Adam Larsson
5Anton Volchenkov
6Bryce Salvador
7Mark Fayne
8Peter Harrold
G1Martin Brodeur
2Johan Hedberg