Troy Stecher - NHL News & Rumors

Slipping out of regular role Stecher was scratched for the second game in a row Sunday versus the Flames.

Impact Stecher had played in eight straight games before spending the last two contests in the press box. He's still in the mix for a third-pairing role, but he's competing with Ty Emberson and Travis Dermott for playing time. Stecher has no points, seven shots on net, 10 hits, 10 blocked shots, seven PIM and a minus-1 rating through eight appearances.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

PRE-RAW | Troy Stecher 10.04.24 | Edmonton Oilers Troy speaks about getting into the lineup tonight

OCTOBER 4 • NHL.COM

Skating with teammates Stecher (ankle) was on the ice Monday with Edmonton teammates for an informal skate ahead of training camp, Tom Gazzola of Edmonton Sports Talk reports.

Impact Following offseason ankle surgery, Stecher should be ready to compete for a depth spot with the Oilers during camp. The 30-year-old defender recorded one goal, seven points, 51 shots on net and 77 blocked shots in 54 regular-season appearances between Arizona and Edmonton in 2023-24.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy men, healthy families: Kevin Bieksa and Troy Stecher stand up for mental health Men's health is personal for both Stecher, who lost his father to diabetes, and Bieksa, who lost his friend Rick Rypien to suicide

AUGUST 28 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Kevin Bieksa throws support behind Troy Stecher's pre-season camp Camp raising funds on behalf Stecher's TS51 Foundation.

AUGUST 9 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Sticking with Edmonton Stetcher (ankle) signed a two-year, $787,500 AAV deal with the Oilers on Monday.

Impact Stecher underwent ankle surgery this offseason and his recovery timeline is currently unknown. The 30-year-old scored seven points in 54 regular-season games with Edmonton and Arizona but did not appear in a playoff game. Once healthy, he'll provide the Oilers with some depth on the blue line.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers' Troy Stecher has surgery after cyst on ankle gets infected Edmonton Oilers defenceman Troy Stecher has had his surgery to remove a cyst on his ankle that had become badly infected.

MAY 31 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Troy Stecher facing surgery, further limiting options to revamp Oilers' struggling bottom four With Nurse, Ceci, Desharnais all struggling and Stecher declared out, Knoblauch's options for shuffling Oilers' blueline are limited

MAY 28 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Ankle surgery coming soon Stecher is slated to have ankle surgery at some point this summer, per Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton.

Impact Stecher managed to play in 54 regular-season games this year, recording one goal and six assists to go along with 51 shots on goal. The 30-year-old will look to be healthy before next season starts in October. He will be entering his first official season with Edmonton during the 2024-25 campaign.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Collects helper Friday Stecher posted an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Coyotes.

Impact Stecher drew into the lineup for the first time in six games. The 30-year-old defenseman filled in for Cody Ceci, who was presumably resting after not being listed with an injury. Stecher has seven points through 52 outings this season, including two helpers across five games with the Oilers. He's added 50 shots on net, 66 hits, 77 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs assist Stecher recorded an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 8-3 win over the Sabres.

Impact Stecher got on the scoresheet in his third game with the Oilers, setting up a Darnell Nurse tally in the third period. The 29-year-old Stecher has been limited to a bottom-four role since he was traded from the Coyotes, though he's recently pushed Vincent Desharnais for playing time. Stecher has six points, 46 shots on net, 61 hits, 73 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over 50 appearances overall.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Q&A: Troy Stecher on yet another deadline trade, joining Oilers Stecher spoke to The Athletic about slowly adapting to his new surroundings and how he can make an impact.

MARCH 13 • THEATHLETIC.COM

MATHESON: Not this time! Oilers forced to take full contract of Stecher as Coyotes wouldn't bite The Oilers were able to get Arizona to eat half of Nick Bjugstad's contract last year, but not this time around for Troy Stecher

MARCH 8 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Oilers acquire D Troy Stecher from Coyotes The Edmonton Oilers landed defenseman Troy Stecher and a 2024 seventh-round draft pick from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for a 2027 fourt...

MARCH 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

RELEASE: Oilers acquire Troy Stecher from Arizona | Edmonton Oilers The Oilers receive the 29-year-old two-way defenceman from Arizona along with Boston's 2024 seventh-round pick in exchange for Edmonton's 20...

MARCH 7 • NHL.COM

NHL trade grades:NHL trade grades: Troy Stecher gives Oilers a determined defenseman at a low cost This is the third year in a row that Stecher has been traded at the deadline.

MARCH 7 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Acquired via trade Stecher was brought in by Edmonton from Arizona on Thursday, along with a seventh-round pick, in exchange for a fourth-round selection, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Stecher will provide the Oilers with a quality seventh defenseman, something they haven't had for much of the season, without a significant cost. In terms of fantasy production, Stecher has just five points in 47 games while adding just 52 hits and 67 blocks, so he won't offer much in the way of value.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready to rock Stecher (lower body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup Tuesday against Montreal, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.

Impact Stecher's return from a 13-game absence could result in Josh Brown being a healthy scratch Tuesday. The 29-year-old Stecher has one goal, four assists, 41 shots on net, 57 blocked shots and 43 hits over 42 games during the 2023-24 campaign.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR Stecher (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact In a corresponding move, Victor Soderstrom was called up from AHL Tucson on Tuesday. Stecher is expected to be out for about four-to-six weeks, so his placement on IR won't impact his timetable. He has contributed five points, 41 shots on goal, 57 blocked shots and 40 hits across 42 games this season.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Facing extended absence Stecher will be sidelined for four-to-six weeks with a lower-body injury.

Impact Arizona's defensive depth will be tested while Stecher is sidelined, but fantasy managers shouldn't be impacted by his absence, as he's only picked up five points through 42 contests this campaign. Josh Brown will likely stick in the lineup for the duration of Stecher's recovery.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined with lower-body hurt Stecher sustained a lower-body injury and won't be available against Pittsburgh on Monday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.

Impact The severity of Stecher's injury has yet to be determined, so Monday's matchup may not be the only one that the blueliner will miss. The 29-year-old British Columbia native is currently stuck in a 30-game goal drought during which he recorded a mere 28 shots and three helpers. With Stecher out, Juuso Valimaki will step into the lineup for the first time since Jan. 7 against Winnipeg.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs helper Saturday Stecher recorded an assist, three blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Wild.

Impact Stecher snapped his nine-game point drought with a secondary helper on Nick Bjugstad's hat-trick-clinching goal. The veteran Stecher is unlikely to put up big scoring numbers while logging bottom-four minutes. He's at five points, 38 shots on net, 36 hits, 53 blocked shots, 18 PIM and a plus-8 rating through 39 appearances this season.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Notches assist in win Stecher recorded an assist, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Senators.

Impact The helper was Stecher's first point over nine games in December. The 29-year-old blueliner has played steadily for much of the year, but he's more of a defensive presence and mentor for the Coyotes' young defense corps. He's produced four points, 29 shots on net, 44 blocked shots, 27 hits, 14 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 29 appearances, so he's not a fantasy option in the vast majority of formats.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets on scoresheet with assist Stecher notched an assist, three hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Avalanche.

Impact Stecher ended a seven-game point drought with the helper. The 29-year-old has maintained a regular role in the Coyotes' lineup after being scratched for two of the first three games of the season, though he's often limited to bottom-four usage with no power-play time. Overall, he's managed three points, 18 shots on net, 21 hits, 30 blocked shots, 10 PIM and a minus-1 rating over 20 appearances.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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