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Troy Stecher

4 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 4-1 Win Over Panthers

Corey Abbott | January 7, 2026

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Florida Panthers 4-1 on Tuesday (Jan. 6). It was an important Atlantic Division clash that pulled the Maple Leafs even with the Panthers in…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Can’t Ignore the Standings Reality They Find Themselves In

The Old Prof | January 6, 2026

Looking at the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ overtime loss to the New York Islanders on Saturday, it’s easy to be frustrated with the end of the game. However, perhaps disbelief is…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, Hildeby, Stecher & Carlo

The Old Prof | January 3, 2026

If this game needed a reminder of who still drives the bus for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Auston Matthews provided it in bold print. His 14th career hat trick —…

Categories Column, News and Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

Oilers Should Have Kept Troy Stecher

Jackson Scherger | January 3, 2026

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…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ Troy Stecher Didn’t Need Reinventing—Just a Chance

The Old Prof | December 18, 2025

Troy Stecher is a journeyman defenceman. He’s been around a long time, worn a few jerseys, and knows how quickly the league moves on. When the Toronto Maple Leafs claimed…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

4 Unsung Heroes Driving the Maple Leafs’ Recent Success

Ben Fisher | December 11, 2025

It’s tough to reconcile the alternately good and bad realities facing the Toronto Maple Leafs right now. On one hand, they have won five of their past seven games and…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ Stecher Giving Everything Team Needs on Defense

Peter Baracchini | December 6, 2025

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, weak breakouts and numerous…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ Stecher Seemingly Throws Shade at Oilers

Jesse Courville-Lynch | November 20, 2025

The Edmonton Oilers had to make some changes with the return of Zach Hyman from injury, and one of those moves involved sending rookie Isaac Howard to the American Hockey…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs

3 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 3-2 Overtime Win Over Blues

Corey Abbott | November 19, 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a 3-2 overtime win over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday (Nov. 18) in a battle between struggling teams. Following the matchup, Toronto is 4-5-1…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

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

Spencer Lazary | November 18, 2025

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…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Claim Stecher Off Waivers, Place Stolarz On IR

Spencer Lazary | November 15, 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs have made more roster moves. The first move is claiming defensemen Troy Stecher off of waivers from the Edmonton Oilers. Related: Maple Leafs’ Defence Could Benefit…

Categories NHL News, Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL Rumors: Dubois Out, Panarin’s Standoff, Leafs’ Target & Stecher Trade

Jim Parsons | November 5, 2025

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Washington Capitals will be looking for a Pierre-Luc Dubois replacement. How will they address his absence? Meanwhile, has Artemi Panarin drawn a line in…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, NHL Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals
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