Stezka signed a three-year contract with HC Kometa Brno of the Czech Extraliga on June 18.

EDGE Analysis

Stezka made his NHL debut in the 2024-25 campaign, stopping 20 of the 23 shots he faced in a 4-1 loss to Tampa Bay on Feb. 23. The 28-year-old Czech native posted a 9-12-5 record with a 3.07 GAA and an .899 save percentage across 26 regular-season appearances for AHL Coachella Valley in 2024-25.

Stezka was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Stezka made his NHL debut on the road against the Lightning on Sunday, and he allowed three goals on 22 shots (.864 save percentage) en route to the loss. He'll head back to the minors a day later, while Niklas Kokko was recalled from Coachella Valley to serve as Joey Daccord's backup.

Stezka will defend the road net against Tampa Bay on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Stezka will make his first NHL start in the second half of Seattle's back-to-back after Joey Daccord played in Saturday's 2-1 win over Florida. The 28-year-old Stezka has a 9-12-4 record with a 2.99 GAA and a .902 save percentage in 25 appearances with AHL Coachella Valley this season. Tampa Bay ranks third in the league with 3.56 goals per game in 2024-25.

Stezka was recalled from AHL Coachella Valley on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Stezka was sent to Coachella Valley on Sunday while the Kraken were off for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Victor Ostman was returned to ECHL Kansas City in a corresponding move. Stezka is set to resume his duties as Joey Daccord's understudy when the Kraken's schedule resumes Saturday in Florida.

Stezka was assigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Seattle recalled Victor Ostman from ECHL Kansas City in a corresponding move. Stezka will probably return to the Kraken after the 4 Nations Face-Off break to be Joey Daccord's backup.

Stezka will be promoted from AHL Coachella Valley prior to Thursday's game versus the Sharks, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stezka will likely spend at least a week and a half with the big club prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off. The 28-year-old will serve as backup to Joey Daccord, but the Kraken don't have any back-to-backs prior to the NHL's break for the tournament. Philipp Grubauer was waived Wednesday and will likely end up with the AHL Firebirds, though it's unclear if that move will be permanent for the rest of 2024-25 or if it's an effort to get Grubauer back to playing at an acceptable level.

Stezka was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Tuesday, per Sound of Hockey.

EDGE Analysis

Stezka's demotion comes after Joey Daccord (upper body) was activated off injured reserve Tuesday. During his stint in the NHL, the 28-year-old Stezka failed to make his NHL debut, instead returning to the Firebirds for whom he is 6-9-3 with a 2.94 GAA in 18 appearances this season.

The Kraken recalled Stezka on an emergency basis from AHL Coachella Valley on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

There is no word that either Joey Daccord or Philipp Grubauer are hurt. Stezka is 6-9-3 with a 2.94 GAA and a .906 save percentage in 18 AHL contests this season.

Stezka was sent to AHL Coachella Valley on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Stezka didn't play for Seattle during his NHL stint. He was up with the Kraken because Philipp Grubauer has been dealing with an undisclosed injury. Stezka's demotion might be a precursor to Grubauer returning for Thursday's tilt versus Chicago, but it's also possible that Stezka will simply be recalled before the game.

Stezka was brought up from AHL Coachella Valley on an emergency basis Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Stezka will likely serve as Joey Daccord's backup for Tuesday's home matchup against Columbus if Philipp Grubauer (undisclosed) isn't ready to go. Stezka has posted a 2-5-0 record, .894 save percentage and 3.37 GAA with the Firebirds this season. The 2015 fourth-round pick by Minnesota has never made an appearance in the NHL.