Stecher (undisclosed) has been cleared from his injury and is available to play in Game 4 on Sunday versus the Kings, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.
If Stecher draws in, it'll likely be to replace Ty Emberson on the third pairing. Don't expect to see Stecher get much ice time, as the Oilers will likely continue to lean on their top blueliners throughout the postseason.
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Oilers' Troy Stecher: Not playing Friday
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Stecher (undisclosed) is not expected to be in the lineup Friday for Game 3 versus the Kings, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.
Stecher was on the ice for warmups, which indicates he's getting closer to a return, but it doesn't look like it'll happen Friday. The defenseman is set to miss a fifth straight contest, and he's not guaranteed to have a place in the lineup even when he's cleared to play.
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Oilers' Troy Stecher: Still out Wednesday
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Stecher (undisclosed) won't play Wednesday in Game 2 versus the Kings, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.
Stecher will be out of action for the fourth game in a row. With John Klingberg back from long-term injured reserve, there may not be a place for Stecher in the lineup even when he's healthy, though he could push Ty Emberson for playing time.
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Oilers' Troy Stecher: Not quite ready to return
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Stecher (undisclosed) skated Saturday, but he isn't expected to be ready for Game 1 of Edmonton's first-round series against the Kings on Monday, per Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic.
Stecher finished the regular season with three goals, seven points, 35 hits and 66 blocks in 66 appearances with Edmonton. When healthy, he'll be in the mix for a spot on the third pairing, possibly at the expense of Josh Brown.
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Oilers' Troy Stecher: Unavailable Wednesday
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Stecher (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Wednesday in San Jose, per Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels.
Stecher will finish the regular season with three goals, seven points, 27 PIM, 35 hits and 66 blocks in 66 appearances. Since Stecher, Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed), John Klingberg (lower body), Darnell Nurse (suspension) and Jake Walman (undisclosed) are all unavailable, Edmonton will dress just five defensemen against the Sharks.
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Oilers' Troy Stecher: Unavailable Monday
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Stecher (undisclosed) won't play against the Kings on Monday, Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels reports.
Stecher will miss at least one game after sustaining an injury in Sunday's 4-1 win over Winnipeg. If he doesn't return against San Jose on Wednesday in Edmonton's regular-season finale, he should be ready for Game 1 of the playoffs. Stecher has contributed three goals, seven points, 55 shots on net, 66 blocked shots and 35 hits across 66 appearances this season.
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Oilers' Troy Stecher: Sustains injury in Winnipeg
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Stecher (undisclosed) departed Sunday's 4-1 win over the Jets in the third period and did not return, per Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic.
Nugent-Bowman also relayed that Stecher's undisclosed injury occurred when he fell to the ice awkwardly after being hit by Winnipeg's Dominic Toninato. An update on Stecher's status should surface before the Oilers host the Kings on Monday in the second half of a back-to-back.
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Oilers' Troy Stecher: Logs assists in loss
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Stecher picked up an assist, shelled out two hits and was a plus-1 in 11:31 of ice time in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Sabres.
In the second period of Monday's contest, Stecher snapped a 16-game scoring drought with an assist on Edmonton's first goal of the game. Since John Klingberg arrived in Edmonton on Jan. 17, the 30-year-old Stecher has been in and out of the Oilers' lineup, dressing in just 17 of his team's most recent 27 games. When he does play, he serves in a limited role on the third pairing, so he warrants no consideration in any format.
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Oilers' Troy Stecher: Likely to lose playing time
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Stecher was scratched for Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Red Wings, while John Klingberg (hip) made his Oilers debut.
The signing of Klingberg gives the Oilers a more offense-oriented defenseman who is used to top-four minutes. Stecher has been used sparingly despite being a regular for much of November and January. He has six points, 35 shots on net, 43 blocked shots, 27 PIM and 20 hits over 43 outings this season, but he's averaged just 13:51 of ice time, which would be his lowest mark in a season. Stecher will likely have to push Ty Emberson or Brett Kulak for minutes going forward unless the Oilers decide Klingberg needs occasional rest.
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Oilers' Troy Stecher: Tallies Tuesday
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Stecher scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Utah.
Stecher hadn't gotten on the scoresheet in the last seven games. The defenseman had a somewhat surprising three goals over 13 outings in December, which accounts for all of his goal-scoring so far in 2024-25. He's added three assists, 32 shots on net, 35 blocked shots 17 hits, 23 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 33 contests overall in a bottom-four role.
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Oilers' Troy Stecher: Scores in big win
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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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