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Derek Stepan: Announces retirement
Derek Stepan announced his retirement Tuesday following 13 NHL seasons.Stepan amassed 182 goals and 515 points in 890 career regular-season contests with the Rangers, Coyotes, Hurricanes and Senators. The 33-year-old forward also registered 20 goals and 55 points across 120 playoff outings.
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Hurricanes' Derek Stepan: Grabs helper versus Rangers
Derek Stepan recorded an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.Stepan may have brought his five-game pointless streak to a close with Tuesday's tally but still hasn't scored a goal in 17 consecutive contests. The 32-year-old center has just 11 points in 62 games this season and will likely be hard-pressed to reach the 20-point threshold, likely marking the third straight season in which he fails to hit that mark.
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Hurricanes' Derek Stepan: Scores fifth goal of 2022-23
Derek Stepan netted a goal in Carolina's 5-1 win over Buffalo on Wednesday.Stepan's marker came at 10:30 of the third period and extended the Carolina Hurricanes' lead to 4-1. He's up to five goals and eight points in 45 contests in 2022-23. Stepan entered the game averaging just 8:53 of ice time. Unless the 32-year-old's role increases substantially, he's unlikely to make regular offensive contributions.
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Hurricanes' Derek Stepan: Not seeing much ice time
Derek Stepan skated just 8:06 in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Islanders, registering a single shot on goal.The 32-year-old Stepan has been anchored on the Canes' fourth line all season, averaging just 9:06 TOI. It's also worth noting that he's served as a healthy scratch in three of the last six games. With just six points in 40 games this season, his fantasy value is hovering as close to zero as it can get.
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Hurricanes' Derek Stepan: Scores twice in victory
Derek Stepan scored a pair of goals in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Devils.Stepan opened the scoring in the first period, snapping a five-game scoring drought after burying a feed from Stefan Noesen on an odd-man rush. Stepan would add a second tally in the third, knocking home a rebound to give Carolina a 3-2 lead. The 32-year-old center now has four goals and two assists through 34 games this season while averaging just 9:10 of ice time in a fourth-line role.
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Hurricanes' Derek Stepan: Has two-point game
Derek Stepan scored a goal and registered an assist in Sunday's 3-2 win against Pittsburgh.Stepan's marker came at 3:25 of the second period and put the Carolina Hurricanes up 1-0. The 32-year-old has two goals and four points in 28 contests this season. Stepan entered the game averaging just 9:01 of ice time, and he logged 7:22 on Sunday. Unless his role increases significantly, he shouldn't be counted on to make regular offensive contributions.
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Hurricanes' Derek Stepan: Ends 25-game point drought
Derek Stepan contributed a goal in Carolina's 3-2 win against Seattle on Thursday.Stepan has a goal and two points in 26 games this season. His only other point came Oct. 12 during Carolina's season debut, so Stepan was on a 25-game point drought. The 32-year-old entered Thursday's contest averaging just 8:52 of ice time.
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Hurricanes' Derek Stepan: Zero fantasy appeal
Derek Stepan rejoined the lineup Saturday against the Islanders following a two-game stint as a healthy scratch. He didn't register a point and skated just 8:48.With just a single assist in 24 games this season, Stepan's fantasy value is about as close to zero as it can get. He's currently skating on the Canes' fourth line alongside Jack Drury and Stefan Noesen.
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Hurricanes' Derek Stepan: Ice time dwindling
Derek Stepan skated just 7:24 in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Wild, and he was held off the scoresheet for the 14th straight game.Back in his prime, Stepan was a lock for at least 50 points, but those days are clearly behind him now. He's currently spending his time on the Canes' fourth line and is nowhere near the scoring threat he once was. Stepan should not be on anyone's fantasy roster these days, even in the deepest of leagues.
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Hurricanes' Derek Stepan: Available Monday
Derek Stepan (upper body) will be in the lineup against Washington on Monday, Walt Ruff of the Carolina Hurricanes' official site reports.Stepan was forced to leave Saturday's matchup with Philadelphia after just 5:49 of ice time but appears set to avoid any game action. With Ondrej Kase (concussion) still sidelined, Stepan is poised to fill a fourth-line role for the time being, though he could be in danger of serving as a healthy scratch once Kase returns.