Stecher scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 7-1 win over the Wild.
Both of Stecher's goals this season have come over the last three games, and all five of his points have been over the last eight contests. The 30-year-old is still in a bottom-four role with an average of just 14:41 of ice time per game. Stecher has added 24 shots on net, 28 blocked shots, 15 hits and 11 PIM, but given his limited role, it's unlikely he's able to sustain his recent success on offense -- especially since he's reached double-digit points in just one of the last three seasons.
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Oilers' Troy Stecher: Adds insurance tally
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Stecher scored a goal, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Blues.
The goal was Stecher's first as an Oiler. The 30-year-old has started to get into a groove lately, earning a goal and three assists over his last six contests, though his playing style doesn't lend itself to keeping this hot stretch going for long. Those four points account for all of his offense through 23 appearances this season, and he's added 22 shots on net, 28 blocked shots, 15 hits, 11 PIM and a minus-3 rating while filling a bottom-four role.
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Oilers' Troy Stecher: Good to go versus Columbus
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Stecher (ear) is expected to be available against the Blue Jackets on Thursday, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.
Stecher was hit in the ear by a puck versus Vegas on Tuesday but appears to be no worse for the wear. While the 30-year-old blueliner remains stuck in a season-long goal drought, he has picked up helpers in three of his last four contests as he seems to be finding his offensive stride. Considering Stecher hasn't reached the 20-point threshold since the 2018-19 campaign when he was with Vancouver, fantasy managers probably shouldn't be expecting him to produce consistently.
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Oilers' Troy Stecher: Can't finish contest
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Stecher suffered an apparent ear injury when he was struck by a puck in the third period of Tuesday's game versus the Golden Knights, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.
Stecher finished the game at 12:32 of ice time with a hit and two blocked shots. It doesn't sound like there's a ton of concern over Stecher's injury, but it's not a guarantee he's in the lineup Thursday versus the Blue Jackets. If he misses time, Travis Dermott would draw into the lineup.
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Oilers' Troy Stecher: Plucks apple in win
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Stecher logged an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Avalanche.
Stecher has earned a helper in three straight contests. That's all of his offense through 20 games this season, and he's added 20 shots on net, 23 blocked shots, 14 hits, nine PIM and a minus-3 rating. Stecher is holding onto a bottom-four role for now, as Travis Dermott hasn't been given much of a chance to challenge for his spot in the lineup.
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Oilers' Troy Stecher: Notches assist Friday
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Stecher recorded an assist and two blocked shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over Utah.
Stecher has points in back-to-back contests after opening the season with no offense in 17 appearances. The 30-year-old blueliner has added 18 shots on net, 23 blocked shots, 14 hits and a minus-4 rating across 19 contests this season. Stecher seems to have a solid hold on a bottom-four job over Travis Dermott, but he's not productive enough in any one area to help much in fantasy.
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Oilers' Troy Stecher: Picks up first helper of 2024-25
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Stecher notched an assist, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Rangers.
The helper was Stecher's first point of the 2024-25 season. He's regained a regular role in the Oilers' bottom four after looking like he was losing out around the start of November. While his playing time has stabilized, his lack of production makes him a non-factor in most fantasy formats. In addition to the helper, Stecher has 17 shots on net, 21 blocked shots, 14 hits, nine PIM and a minus-5 rating over 18 contests.
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Oilers' Troy Stecher: Slipping out of regular role
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Stecher was scratched for the second game in a row Sunday versus the Flames.
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.
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Oilers' Troy Stecher: Skating with teammates
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Stecher (ankle) was on the ice Monday with his Edmonton teammates for an informal skate ahead of training camp, Tom Gazzola of Edmonton Sports Talk reports.
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, though his ankle injury prevented him from playing in the postseason.
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Oilers' Troy Stecher: Sticking with Edmonton
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Stetcher (ankle) signed a two-year, $1.575 million contract with the Oilers on Monday.
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.
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Oilers' Troy Stecher: Ankle surgery coming soon
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Stecher is slated to have ankle surgery at some point this summer, per Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton.
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 is eligible for unrestricted free agency in the summer.
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Oilers' Troy Stecher: Collects helper Friday
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Stecher posted an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Coyotes.
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.
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Oilers' Troy Stecher: Nabs assist
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Stecher recorded an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 8-3 win over the Sabres.
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.
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Oilers' Troy Stecher: Acquired via trade
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Stecher, along with a seventh-round pick, was acquired by Edmonton from Arizona in exchange for a fourth-round selection Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Stecher will provide the Oilers with a quality seventh defenseman, something they haven't had for much of the season. In terms of fantasy production, Stecher has just five points in 47 games while adding 52 hits and 67 blocks, so he won't offer much.
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Coyotes' Troy Stecher: Ready to rock
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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.
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.
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Coyotes' Troy Stecher: Lands on IR
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Stecher (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
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.
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Coyotes' Troy Stecher: Facing extended absence
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Stecher will be sidelined for four-to-six weeks with a lower-body injury.
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.
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Coyotes' Troy Stecher: Sidelined with lower-body injury
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Stecher sustained a lower-body injury and won't be available against Pittsburgh on Monday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
The severity of Stecher's injury has yet to be determined, so Monday's matchup may not be the only one that the blueliner misses. The 29-year-old British Columbia native is currently stuck in a 30-game goal drought during which he's 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.
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Coyotes' Troy Stecher: Nabs helper Saturday
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Stecher recorded an assist, three blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Wild.
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.
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Coyotes' Troy Stecher: Notches assist in win
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Stecher recorded an assist, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Senators.
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.
