Troy Stecher: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 20

Leafs practice news: Matthew Knies, Troy Stecher absent, Jacob Quillan joins John Tavares’ line

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies and defenceman Troy Stecher were both absent from Tuesday’s practice, TSN’s Mark Masters reports. Knies was a game-time decision for Monday’s contest against the Minnesota Wild.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / January 20

Stecher Got His Shot — And Toronto Is Benefitting From It

Sometimes, all a player needs is a real opportunity. For Troy Stecher, that chance has arrived in Toronto — and he’s taking full advantage. What used to be 13 or so minutes a night with the Oilers has grown into over 20 minutes per game with the Maple Leafs.

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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marner, Hamilton, Stecher & Cirque du Soleil

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 6

Troy Stecher discusses pride in competing, reflects on viral moment vs. Senators

Considering just how good he’s been for the Toronto Maple Leafs so far this season, it’s hard to believe Troy Stecher was a waiver pickup just two months ago.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 3

Oilers Should Have Kept Troy Stecher

Fewer teams have been busier this season in changing up their team than the Edmonton Oilers. Trades, call-ups, and waiver claims have been the name of the game, and it has propelled the Oilers’ season after another slow start.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 2

Craig Berube, Auston Matthews rave about Troy Stecher’s competitiveness after comeback win vs. Jets

Troy Stecher has been everything the Toronto Maple Leafs could have asked for and then some in his short time with the team. The Leafs claimed him off waivers from the Edmonton Oilers in November and he’s provided a much-needed stable presence to a defensive corps that has missed Chris Tanev and Brandon Carlo for much of the season.

NHL News / Oilersnation / December 31

NHL trade rumours: Three teams who could acquire Oilers’ Andrew Mangiapane

The Edmonton Oilers gutted out a 3–1 win over the Winnipeg Jets last night, doing so without forward Andrew Mangiapane, who was a healthy scratch. Perhaps the scratch was simply a reflection of his recent play, or it could signal something more.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 29

Maple Leafs players rave about Troy Stecher’s celebration following latest Battle of Ontario

The latest edition of the Battle of Ontario and the first since the 2024-25 playoffs delivered yet again on Saturday night, with the Toronto Maple Leafs defeating Ottawa Senators 7-5.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 13

How the Maple Leafs’ Troy Stecher Surprised the Oilers

Troy Stecher probably didn’t mark this one on his calendar, but the timing is hard to ignore. Tonight he’s in Toronto Maple Leafs blue, facing the Edmonton Oilers — the team that let him go just a few weeks ago.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 13

Oilers’ Connor McDavid, Kris Knoblauch speak highly of Troy Stecher ahead of tilt vs. Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to welcome the Edmonton Oilers for a tilt that always gets some extra eyes on the TV. It’s been that way since the Matthews vs.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 13

Why it’s time for the Maple Leafs to free Marshall Rifai

Just when the injury bug finally started to ease up on the Toronto Maple Leafs a little bit, they got hit with two more blows. First it was Dakota Mermis,

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 10

Analyst Can’t Believe the Oilers Let this Defenseman Go

The Edmonton Oilers never wanted to get rid of Troy Stecher, but the circumstances they were faced with forced their hand, and the Toronto Maple Leafs are now reaping the rewards of it.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 6

Maple Leafs’ Stecher Giving Everything Team Needs on Defense

To say that the Toronto Maple Leafs struggled to put forth a consistent defensive effort to start the season is an understatement. From miscues, poor positioning,

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 6

Troy Stecher’s strong play could influence Maple Leafs’ trade talks

The Toronto Maple Leafs may have found something on the ice in newcomer Troy Stecher, which means off the ice, general manager Brad Treliving could be changing his direction during trade conversations.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 4

Troy Stecher’s mobility and relentless drive have injected new life into Leafs’ defence corps

Troy Stecher was initially envisioned as a stop-gap option for a porous Toronto Maple Leafs’ defence. Toronto’s poor start to the year could largely be attributed to poor defensive zone coverage and five-man breakdowns when defending the rush.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 4

Newest Maple Leaf Thought His Career Might Be Over — Now He’s Reviving It in Toronto

When Troy Stecher hit waivers last month, the veteran defenseman had a sobering thought: this might be it. After 10 NHL seasons and seven teams, his future felt uncertain as he sat buried on Edmonton’s depth chart.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 30

Waiver claim paying off as former Oiler shines for Leafs

Waiver claim paying off as former Oiler shines for Maple Leafs

Troy Stecher wasn’t brought in with much fanfare, but he’s quickly becoming one of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ best in-season finds.

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NHL News / Oilersnation / November 20

Troy Stecher ‘just left the fire’ in Edmonton after waiver claim by Leafs

Apparently, the transition from the Edmonton Oilers to the Toronto Maple Leafs is a seamless one for Troy Stecher. Some players can’t handle the stress of playing in the Toronto market, particularly as they’re off to one of their slowest starts in a decade.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 17

Stecher’s Waiver Claim Draws Attention From Oilers & Maple Leafs Fan Bases

On Saturday afternoon, the Edmonton Oilers lost one of their fan favourites, Troy Stecher. He was claimed off of waivers by the Toronto Maple Leafs, which adds a depth defensemen to their roster.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 15

Maple Leafs claim defenceman Troy Stecher from Oilers

The Toronto Maple Leafs have claimed Edmonton Oilers defenceman Troy Stecher off waivers. The Oilers placed the 31-year-old on waivers Friday, also assigning Isaac Howard to the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors, with Zach Hyman returning from the Long-Term Injured Reserve.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 15

Maple Leafs claim Troy Stecher off waivers from Oilers

The Toronto Maple Leafs have claimed defenseman Troy Stecher off waivers from the Edmonton Oilers, the club announced Saturday afternoon. Stecher, 31, has appeared in six games with the Oilers to start the 2025-26 regular season, recording no points while averaging 13:37 of ice time.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 21