TROY STECHER NEWS

Can't finish contest 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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plucks apple in win Stecher logged an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Avalanche.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nugent-Hopkins has goal and assist, Skinner stops 27 shots as Oilers beat Avalanche 4-1

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a goal and an assist, Stuart Skinner stopped 27 shots and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-1

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Notches assist Friday Stecher recorded an assist and two blocked shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over Utah.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up first helper of 2024-25 Stecher notched an assist, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Rangers.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • THEPROVINCE.COM

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

AUGUST 9, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hurricanes make a big NHL trade deadline eve splash by getting Jake Guentzel from the Penguins

The Carolina Hurricanes made the biggest splash in the league on the eve of the NHL trade deadline

MARCH 7, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE