SAM STEEL NEWS

Bags apple in win Steel notched an assist, three shots on goal, two hits and four PIM in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Steel has two helpers over seven contests in January. The 26-year-old forward is seeing steady middle-six minutes for the Stars while they deal with the absences of Mason Marchment (face) and Tyler Seguin (hip). Overall, Steel has 16 points, 49 shots on net, 42 hits and a minus-1 rating over 42 appearances. There's nothing flashy about his game, though his overall production is too low for consideration in many fantasy formats.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Supplies assist in overtime win Steel logged an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Rangers.

Impact Steel snapped a five-game slump when he set up Thomas Harley's game-tying goal late in the third period. Mason Marchment's (face) injury has opened the door for Steel to more regularly play middle-six minutes in recent weeks. The offense hasn't been there, but Steel's overall game has been good enough on the ice to keep him in that span. He's now at 15 points, 40 shots on net, 38 hits and a minus-2 rating through 38 appearances, putting him on pace to achieve a 30-point campaign for the first time in his career.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss to Toronto Steel scored a goal on four shots and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Steel has two goals and two assists over nine contests in December. It's not a lot of offense, but he continues to provide consistency in a depth role for the Stars, most often as the fourth-line center. He's up to four goals, 13 points, 36 shots on net, 30 hits and a minus-2 rating through 30 outings overall. Steel has a chance at a career year -- his previous high mark is 28 points in 65 games in 2022-23 with the Wild.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nicholas Robertson part of key goals for Toronto in 5-3 win over Dallas and his older brother

Nicholas Robertson scored the go-ahead goal and assisted on another against his older brother’s team as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Dallas Stars 5-3

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies in Sunday's win Steel scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Flames.

Impact Steel was on the third line Sunday, flanked by Jamie Benn and Evgenii Dadonov while Mavrik Bourque was on the fourth line. The goal was Steel's first since Nov. 7, though he had a decent five helpers over 14 contests between goals. The 26-year-old center is a depth scorer at best, though he's one that the Stars seem to trust to fill a versatile role. This season, he has three goals, 11 points, 27 shots on net, 27 hits and a minus-3 rating over 26 appearances.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hintz begins third-period goal barrage as Stars beat Flames 6-2

Roope Hintz scored the first in a four-goal third-period for Dallas, including two from Thomas Harley, and the Stars beat the Calgary Flames 6-2 on Sunday night

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs another assist Steel produced an assist in Monday's 2-1 win over Utah.

Impact Steel is up to 12 games without a goal, but he has five assists and 14 hits in that span. The 26-year-old could see a larger role while Tyler Seguin (lower body) is on injured reserve, though it doesn't appear that will include power-play time. Steel is at 10 points, 22 shots on net, 24 hits and a minus-3 rating through 23 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets helper in win Steel notched an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Friday's 5-3 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Steel has four helpers over his last 10 contests, though he doesn't have a goal in that span. The 26-year-old forward continues to log steady bottom-six minutes for the Stars, and he's chipped in offense roughly in line with that role. He's at nine points, 22 shots on net, 23 hits and a minus-2 rating through 21 appearances. Steel's not a lock for the lineup every game, but he'll be in there more often than not, which makes him steady enough to help fantasy managers in deep formats.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plucks apple in win Steel notched an assist in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Lightning.

Impact Steel hasn't scored in seven games, but he has three helpers in that span. The 26-year-old center continues to fill a fourth-line role, though he often sees ice time in line with a middle-six assignment, which is likely a product of Mavrik Bourque having his minutes managed. Steel is up to two goals, six helpers, 22 shots on net and 18 hits through 18 outings overall.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in consecutive games Steel provided an assist in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Wild.

Impact Steel set up Mason Marchment's second tally of the game, which stood as the game-winner. The 26-year-old Steel has helpers in back-to-back contests, and he's up to five points through seven outings in November. While he's mostly been confined to a fourth-line role, Steel continues to find ways to chip in. He has seven points, 19 shots on net, 15 hits and a minus-2 rating over 15 appearances, and he's one of the first in line to move up the lineup when there are injury concerns.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas Stars will now have lot of time on the ice after their trip to Finland

The Dallas Stars will now be logging plenty of ice time

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pair of points in win Steel scored a goal on four shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Steel opened the scoring at 11:06 of the first period and helped out on Tyler Seguin's tally midway through the second. The 26-year-old Steel filled in on the second line due to Mason Marchment's (undisclosed) absence Thursday. Steel has five points, 16 shots on net, 10 hits and a minus-2 rating over 11 appearances. He may have some streaming appeal in fantasy as long as he's on the second line, though that won't be the case with the Stars facing the Jets on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Steel scores once, assists Tyler Seguin as Stars beat Blackhawks 3-1 in return home from Finland

Sam Steel had a goal and an assist in the Stars’ 3-1 win over the Blackhawks in their first game since returning from Finland

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slings helper Friday Steel notched an assist, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Panthers in Finland.

Impact Steel ended a five-game point drought with his helper on Mavrik Bourque's third-period tally. The 26-year-old Steel is up to three points, 12 shots on net, seven hits and a minus-3 rating over nine appearances. He's locked into a fourth-line role, though he occasionally gets more ice time with in-game adjustments.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available Tuesday Steel (undisclosed) is good to play Tuesday, per Mike Heika of the Stars' official site.

Impact Steel missed Saturday's 4-1 win over Edmonton due to the injury. He has a goal and two points in five appearances this season. Oskar Back is projected to be a healthy scratch for the first time in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling with club Steel (undisclosed) will be on the Stars' two-game road trip, Brian Rea of Bally Sports Southwest reports Monday.

Impact In five games this season, Steel has tallied one goal on five shots, one assist and three hits while averaging 13:28 of ice time. If the Alberta native does suit up against the Sabres on Tuesday or the Bruins on Thursday, it figures to be in a bottom-six role where he will offer minimal offensive upside.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Steel (undisclosed) isn't expected to play against Edmonton on Saturday, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.

Impact Steel sustained the injury late in Thursday's game. He has a goal and an assist through five appearances this season. With Steel unavailable, Matej Blumel is set to draw into the lineup after being summoned from AHL Texas on Saturday.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Edmonton, Sam Steel becomes latest Star to face early-season injury Steel is questionable for the Dallas Stars Saturday vs. the Edmonton Oilers.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Questionable for Saturday Steel is questionable for Saturday's game against Edmonton due to an undisclosed injury, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.

Impact Steel suffered his injury during his final shift against Washington on Thursday, and the Stars will likely wait to see how he feels in the hours leading up to Saturday's matchup before determining his status. If Steel is unable to dress against the Oilers, the Stars will likely call up another skater to provide additional depth.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring in win Steel scored a goal in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Kraken.

Impact Steel's tally at 16:17 of the first period held up as the game-winning goal. It was the first goal and second point through three games this season for the 26-year-old center, who has added a plus-1 rating and two shots on net. Steel appears to be a lock for a fourth-line role, but it would likely take injuries higher in the lineup for him to earn more ice time.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Steel and Johnston 14 seconds apart, DeSmith has 25 saves as Stars beat Kraken 2-0

Sam Steel and Wyatt Johnston scored 14 seconds apart late in the first period, Casey DeSmith made 25 saves for his 11th career shutout in his Dallas debut and the Stars beat the Se...

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Helps out on empty-netter Steel posted an assist in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Islanders.

Impact Steel helped out on Tyler Seguin's empty-net goal to seal the win. The 26-year-old Steel occupies a fourth-line role for the Stars, and he's valued for his on-ice contributions. The center has topped the 20-point mark in four of the last five seasons, but he offers middling production across the board and doesn't need to be rostered in most fantasy formats.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Player Profile: Sam Steel | Dallas Stars During the 2023-24 season the 26-year-old played 77 games, had 24 points, and became a dependable penalty killer

AUGUST 16, 2024 • NHL.COM

Back with Dallas Steel signed a one-year, $1.2 million deal with the Stars on Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Steel wasn't qualified by Dallas but the team didn't let him get to the open market. He tallied nine goals and 24 points in 77 games last year and added another five points in 19 postseason appearances. He should maintain a bottom-six role during the 2024-25 campaign.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE