TROY STECHER NEWS

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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

Deposits goal in win Stecher scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Predators.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records first helper Stecher posted an assist in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Kings.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Coyotes Stecher agreed to a one-year, $1.1 million contract with Arizona on Saturday, according to Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.

Impact Stecher had three goals, 14 points, 44 PIM, 70 hits and 92 blocks in 81 contests between Atizona 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.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Novak lifts Predators past Flames 3-2 in shootout

Tommy Novak scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Nashville Predators beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 to preserve their playoff hopes

APRIL 11, 2023 • Associated Press

Lights lamp Monday Stecher scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Predators.

Impact 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.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist Stecher logged an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Ducks.

Impact 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.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Toffoli scores 2nd goal in OT, Flames beat Canucks 5-4

Tyler Toffoli scored his second goal of the game 3:27 into overtime and the Calgary Flames rallied to beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-4

APRIL 1, 2023 • Associated Press

Troy Stecher Q&A: Fitting in with the Flames, dog etiquette and playing at Mullett Arena The Athletic caught up with the Flames defenceman following Thursday's practice. He has one goal and three points in 13 games.

MARCH 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Has two-point game Stecher collected a goal and an assist in Calgary's 5-4 overtime victory over Vancouver on Friday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Flames bounce back with 5-1 victory over Ducks

Tyler Toffoli had three assists, Calgary scored twice on the power play and the Flames bounced back from a six-goal loss one night earlier with a 5-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks

MARCH 22, 2023 • Associated Press

Registers assist versus old team Stecher notched an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Coyotes.

Impact Stecher began the year with the Coyotes, and he was able to set up a Jonathan Huberdeau equalizer in the third period of his return to Arizona. Stecher already has two helpers through six games with the Flames after logging just seven assists in 61 contests with the Coyotes. He's added 67 shots on net, 88 blocked shots, 62 hits, 35 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 67 outings this season.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first helper for new team Stecher produced an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 5-4 win over the Stars.

Impact Sustained zone time early in the second period led to the Flames' second goal, with Stecher firing a cross-ice pass for Nikita Zadorov to blast into the net. The helper was Stecher's first in two games with the Flames following a deadline deal with the Coyotes. Stecher has eight helpers, 65 shots on net, 86 blocked shots, 59 hits, 31 PIM and a minus-4 rating through 63 contests overall, so he's unlikely to move the needle in fantasy.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coyotes, Flames make NHL's first brother-for-brother trade

The Arizona Coyotes and Calgary Flames made some history at the NHL trade deadline

MARCH 3, 2023 • Associated Press

Flames Acquire Troy Stecher, Nick Ritchie From Coyotes for Connor Mackey, Brett Ritchie The Arizona Coyotes have traded Troy Stecher and Nick Ritchie to the Calgary Flames in exchange for Connor Mackey and Brett Ritchie.

MARCH 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Flames acquire Troy Stecher from Coyotes: Reports Stecher has tallied zero goals and seven assists in 61 games with the Coyotes this season.

MARCH 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pockets helper in overtime win Stecher logged an assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Stecher set up Travis Boyd's first-period tally. With four helpers over his last 14 games, Stecher has improved a bit on offense, but it's not enough to earn him much attention in fantasy. The 28-year-old defenseman has six helpers, 55 shots on net, 56 hits, 76 blocked shots, 27 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 57 contests overall.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brock Boeser scores 2nd in OT, Canucks edge Kings 3-2

Brock Boeser scored his second goal of the game with 29.7 seconds left in overtime, giving the Vancouver Canucks a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings

APRIL 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Kings unsure if Doughty will be able to return this season

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty might not be able to return this regular season because of an upper-body injury that has kept him out since he was hurt on March 7

MARCH 22, 2022 • Associated Press