Oilers Considering Trade for Troy Stecher
Troy Stecher is reportedly among players the Edmonton Oilers might move soon. Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet mentioned the possibility during an episode of Oilers Now with Bob Stauffer. According to Friedman, Stecher and the team could be working toward a resolution due to his limited playing time and desire for a fresh opportunity.
Context Around the Roster
With Alec Regula recently activated from injured reserve, the discussion about Edmonton’s defensive depth has intensified. The Oilers currently face a crowded situation involving younger players like Regula, Stecher, and Ty Emberson, a topic that has circulated since last month.
Stecher’s Role and Career Overview
"Edmonton has youth in their best interest, as Stecher, 31, could be moving on, currently in his third season on the team."
Originally undrafted from North Dakota, Stecher hails from British Columbia and has built a solid career, having played 566 NHL games so far. Standing at 5’10”, Stecher has defied expectations commonly held about players of his size by delivering a steady, reliable two-way defensive game rather than an offensive style.
His personal best in points came during his rookie season (2016-17), when he scored 24 points, and he has not played in the AHL since that debut season nine years ago.
Summary
The Oilers’ potential move of Troy Stecher reflects their focus on younger talent while offering Stecher the chance for more ice time elsewhere.