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.
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Coyotes' Troy Stecher: Gets on scoresheet with assist
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Stecher notched an assist, three hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Avalanche.
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.
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Coyotes' Troy Stecher: Deposits goal in win
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Stecher scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Predators.
Stecher snapped his six-game point drought with the tally. While he was an occasional scratch early on, the absence of Travis Dermott (upper body) has given Stecher some stability in the lineup. Through 12 outings, Stecher has two points, 13 shots on net, 18 blocked shots, 11 hits and a minus-2 rating.
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Coyotes' Troy Stecher: Records first helper
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Stecher posted an assist in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Kings.
Stecher earned his first assist in five appearances this season, helping out on a Jack McBain tally. While he's no lock for an everyday role, Stecher is likely to stay in the lineup more often than Josh Brown. Stecher has generated a minus-1 rating, six shots on net, four blocked shots, three hits and two PIM this season.
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Coyotes' Troy Stecher: Returns to Coyotes
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Stecher agreed to a one-year, $1.1 million contract with Arizona on Saturday, according to Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.
Stecher had three goals, 14 points, 44 PIM, 70 hits and 92 blocks in 81 contests between Arizona and Calgary in 2022-23. He started the 2022-23 campaign with the Coyotes but was traded to the Flames on March 3. Stecher has opted to return to the Coyotes as a free agent and should once again serve primarily on the third pairing.
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Flames' Troy Stecher: Lights lamp Monday
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Stecher scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Predators.
Stecher got the Flames on the board at 7:41 of the second period. The defenseman has earned four points over his last six contests. For the season, the 29-year-old has three goals, 14 points, 86 shots on net, 92 blocked shots, 69 hits and a minus-5 rating through 80 appearances between the Flames and the Coyotes.
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Flames' Troy Stecher: Registers assist
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Stecher logged an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Ducks.
Stecher saw a shot attempt tipped in by Nick Ritchie at 8:18 of the second period to put the Flames ahead 3-2. While his average ice time has dropped by over two and a half minutes since he was traded from the Coyotes to the Flames, the stronger supporting cast on his new team has helped him put up passable offense. Stecher is at six points through 15 contests with Calgary, and he's at 13 points in 76 outings overall.
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Flames' Troy Stecher: Has two-point game
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Stecher collected a goal and an assist in Calgary's 5-4 overtime victory over Vancouver on Friday.
Stecher earned his first multi-point game of the 2022-23 campaign. He has two goals and 12 points in 75 contests this season. Stecher entered Friday's action averaging just 14:29 of ice time over 13 games since being acquired by Calgary from Arizona. With that limited role, his offensive pace isn't likely to meaningfully increase.
