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Slings helper in shootout win Steel notched an assist and two hits in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over the Sharks.

Impact Steel snapped his eight-game point drought by assisting on Radek Faksa's second-period tally. While he's floated around the lineup at times, Steel has been firmly in place as the fourth-line center since Tyler Seguin (lower body) exited the lineup. Steel has 19 points, 62 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating over 58 appearances, but fantasy managers can likely find better options on the waiver wire.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Posts two points in win Steel scored a goal, added an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 9-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Steel picked off a pass to score 35 seconds into the game, setting the tone in a game the Stars dominated. The center added a primary helper on Craig Smith's tally later in the first period. Steel's got some job security for now with Evgenii Dadonov (lower body) out, though Steel hasn't been scratched since November. The 26-year-old is at 18 points, 54 shots on net and a plus-7 rating through 49 appearances in a bottom-six role.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Steel Makes Slick Move To Feed Craig Smith For Outstanding Goal vs. Predators

FEBRUARY 16 • YOUTUBE

Pots game-winner Tuesday Steel scored the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over the Sabres.

Impact The 26-year-old banged home the rebound on a Radek Faksa shot midway through the second period to wrap up the scoring on the night. Steel's fantasy upside is limited in a bottom-six role, but he's been quietly productive over the last month with three goals and six points in the last 12 games.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets assist Saturday Steel notched an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Capitals.

Impact Steel chipped in five points over 14 games in January while maintaining a steady spot in the bottom six. With a move to the third line, he's seeing a bit more ice time and seems to be at a low risk of being scratches. The 25-year-old has 15 points, 48 shots on net and a plus-3 rating through 44 appearances, which likely isn't enough production to justify a roster spot in most fantasy formats.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Adds helper Sunday Steel notched an assist in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Islanders.

Impact Steel has done alright in January with four points, 10 shots on goal and a plus-2 rating over 11 contests. He remains in a bottom-six role, so he shouldn't be expected to be a regular contributor on offense. The 25-year-old is at 14 points, 46 shots on net, 20 hits, 19 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 41 appearances.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies shortie Steel scored a shorthanded goal in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Kings.

Impact Steel has two goals, one assist and a plus-4 rating over his last five contests. He saw a season-high 15:18 of ice time Tuesday amid the Stars' significant line shuffling. The 25-year-old shouldn't be expected to maintain a middle-six role, though he could do so if he moves to the wing. Steel has 13 points (three on the penalty kill), 44 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 38 appearances.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against former team Steel scored a goal on two shots and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Wild.

Impact Steel finished off the win with a tally late in the third period. He's picked up a goal, an assist, four shots on net and a plus-4 rating over the last two games, both against his former team. The 25-year-old can provide some depth scoring on the fourth line, but with 12 points and 43 shots on net through 35 contests, he's best left on the waiver wire in most fantasy formats.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Offers helper in win Steel notched a shorthanded assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Monday's 4-0 win over the Wild.

Impact Steel set up Radek Faksa's shortie in the third period as the Stars ran away with the game late. The helper was Steel's third point over the last five games, though he went five contests without a point prior to that. The 25-year-old has earned a steady fourth-line role lately, though a lack of power-play time keeps his ceiling low. He's at 11 points, 41 shots on net and a plus-1 rating through 34 outings overall.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Marc-Andre Fleury Makes Spectacular Glove Save To Rob Stars' Sam Steel

JANUARY 9 • YOUTUBE

Goal, assist in win Steel scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist, went plus-2 and blocked two shots in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Steel was initially credited with the first goal of the game, but it was changed to Craig Smith on a tip. The 25-year-old Steel got his goal anyway with an early tally in the second period, his first lamp-lighter since Dec. 2. He's up to 10 points, 36 shots on net, 12 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 30 appearances this season. Steel's done well for a fourth-liner when he plays, but he may still see the occasional scratch if his performance slips.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in with helper Steel provided an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blues.

Impact Steel has a goal and five helpers over eight games in December. He helped out on a Ty Dellandrea tally in the first period. While Steel's spot in the lineup isn't fully safe, it appears he has the edge over Dellandrea and Craig Smith at this time for playing time on the fourth line. Steel is up to eight points, 31 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through 24 outings this season.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Generates two assists Steel logged a pair of assists and went plus-2 in Monday's 6-3 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Steel continues to play well in December -- he's racked up five points over six games this month despite remaining in a fourth-line role. The 25-year-old's positioning himself well for a promotion in the lineup if another forward is injured or ill. Steel has seven points, 28 shots on goal, 10 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 22 appearances.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in consecutive outings Steel notched an assist in Thursday's 5-4 shootout win over the Capitals.

Impact Steel has five points this season, three of which have come over his last four games. The 25-year-old remains in a fourth-line role, but he's earning more trust from head coach Pete DeBoer with the strong play. Steel has added 25 shots on net, 10 PIM and a minus-1 rating over 20 appearances. If his offense stays warm, Steel should maintain his place in the lineup over Ty Dellandrea.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds helper in loss Steel recorded an assist and two PIM in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Steel set up a Radek Faksa tally in the first period. Later on, when Tyler Seguin (undisclosed) exited the game, Steel was bumped up to a line with Matt Duchene and Mason Marchment. It's possible that trio sticks together if Seguin misses time. Steel has just four points with 24 shots on net and a minus-1 rating over 19 contests, but he'd have appeal as a speculative addition in deeper fantasy formats if he ends up on the second line for a while.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adds insurance tally Steel scored a goal and added two PIM in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Lightning.

Impact Steel's two goals this season have come over the last six contests. The 25-year-old has played in seven straight games, and he's been scratched just once since the start of November, solidifying his place on the fourth line. He's still not producing much offense with three points and 23 shots on net through 17 outings, and he also lacks enough of a physical edge to make a difference in most fantasy formats.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches first goal of season Steel scored a goal in Monday's 6-3 win against the Rangers.

Impact Steel deposited an unassisted goal into the empty net at 16:30 to make it 5-2, putting the game out of reach. He ended up with a plus-1 rating and three shots on goal while splitting his two faceoff attempts in 11:42 of ice time across 19 shifts. It was his first goal of the season, and first in the regular season since April 8 at home against the St. Louis Blues.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Steel Post Game Press Conference Oct 19 at ANA

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Contributes assist Steel notched an assist and two blocked shots in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact Facing the team that drafted him 30th overall in 2016, Steel was able to pick up his first point as a Star. The 25-year-old forward will likely never live up to that draft slot, but he's in contention for a fourth-line role with Dallas. Through two contests, he's posted two shots on goal, two blocked shots, a hit and a minus-1 rating. Ty Dellandrea and Craig Smith join Steel in contention for the last two winger spots in the lineup.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Agrees to one-year contract Steel signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with Dallas on Saturday.

Impact Steel provided 10 goals and 28 points in 65 contests with Minnesota in 2022-23. He'll probably start the season serving in a bottom-six capacity, but he might also get an opportunity to play on Dallas' second power-play unit.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Russo: Wild didn't tender QO's to Sam Steel, Mason... - The Athletic Wild didn't tender QO's to Sam Steel, Mason Shaw and Damien Giroux. Steel is due to arb case. Now UFA, if he circles back and would sign ine...

JUNE 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Not qualified by Wild Steel wasn't qualified by the Wild on Friday, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

Impact Steel had 10 goals and 18 assists in 65 games with the Wild this past season. The former first-round pick in 2016 should find a new NHL home Saturday during free agency.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hartman goal in 2nd OT gives Wild 3-2 win over Stars in G1

Ryan Hartman scored 12:20 into the second overtime and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 in their playoff opener Monday night, and into Tuesday morning

APRIL 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goal and assist in Game 1 win Steel scored a goal on three shots, added an assist, went plus-2 and logged three hits in Monday's 3-2 double-overtime win over the Stars.

Impact Steel tied the game at 2-2 at 14:25 of the second period, then set up Ryan Hartman nearly three full periods later. The 25-year-old Steel missed the regular-season finale with an illness, but it appears he's ready to fill in as the third-line center as long as Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) is out. Steel was effective in a variety of roles with 28 points in 65 contests this season, though he could be scratched if the Wild are ever at full health in the playoffs.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing Saturday Steel (illness) is practicing Saturday, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

Impact Steel was unable to complete Tuesday's tilt versus the Jets and sat out Thursday in Nashville. He will be ready to go for Game 1 versus Dallas on Monday. Steel had 10 goals and 28 points in 65 games this season, setting career highs in both categories. He was practicing on the third line with Marcus Foligno and Gustav Nyqvist.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Hartman goal in 2nd OT gives Wild 3-2 win over Stars in G1