Troy
Stecher
D · TOR · Limited · Very poor
- PAL
- 19
- WAR
- -0.2
- Value
- 34
- PTS
- 14
2025-26№ 270 / 325
Troy Stecher (Toronto Maple Leafs) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Troy Stecher
HEIGHT : 180 cm · WEIGHT : 83 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : April 6, 1994 · Richmond, Canada
Contract : $1,350,000 · 2026-27 → 2027-28 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $250,000
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 19 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 17 |
| 2025-26 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 58 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 12 |
| 2025-26 | Edmonton Oilers | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2024-25 | Edmonton Oilers | 66 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 27 |
| 2023-24 | Edmonton Oilers | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 2023-24 | Arizona Coyotes | 47 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 24 |
| 2022-23 | Calgary Flames | 20 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 15 |
| 2022-23 | Arizona Coyotes | 61 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 29 |
| 2021-22 | Los Angeles Kings | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2021-22 | Detroit Red Wings | 16 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| 2020-21 | Detroit Red Wings | 44 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 12 |
| 2019-20 | Vancouver Canucks | 69 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 32 |
| 2018-19 | Vancouver Canucks | 78 | 2 | 21 | 23 | 32 |
| 2017-18 | Vancouver Canucks | 68 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 35 |
| 2016-17 | Vancouver Canucks | 71 | 3 | 21 | 24 | 25 |
| NHL totals | 642 | 27 | 109 | 136 | 289 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Edmonton Oilers | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021-22 | Los Angeles Kings | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | Vancouver Canucks | 17 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| Playoff totals | 29 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 12 | |
Troy Stecher: our analysis
2025-26 season: 58 GP, 3 G, 11 A, 14 PTS, -8 +/-, 19:46 TOI. WAR -0.2 (270th of 325) · PAL 19, very poor.
In 2025-26, Troy Stecher, 32, posts a PAL Rating of 19 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of -0.2 ranks 270th among 325 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
His strengths: discipline (62, above average). On the other hand, possession (14, among the weakest in the league) and offense (28, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), no component is positive; the costliest: EV offense (-2.0).
An improvement on 2024-25, when his PAL was 15; his WAR went from -0.3 to -0.2.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 34 (poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Troy Stecher's story
Growing up in Richmond, British Columbia, Stecher moved through local minor hockey before choosing the junior route for development. Although selected by the Portland Winterhawks in the 2009 WHL Draft, he opted to play for the Penticton Vees in the BCHL, where he earned leadership roles, helped capture the national junior A title and received recognition as the Royal Bank Cup’s top defenceman.
His next step was college hockey at the University of North Dakota. Over three seasons he established himself as a durable presence—playing all 42 games as a freshman—and returned to school after being passed over in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. In his final collegiate season he posted a career high in points and collected several honours before signing a two‑year entry‑level deal with the Vancouver Canucks on 13 April 2016.
Stecher began his professional career in the AHL with the Utica Comets but was quickly recalled and made his NHL debut on 25 October 2016. After several seasons in Vancouver, he became an unrestricted free agent and signed a two‑year contract with the Detroit Red Wings on 10 October 2020. On 20 March 2022 Detroit traded him to the Los Angeles Kings for a 2022 seventh‑round pick. He then signed with the Arizona Coyotes on 13 July 2022, was traded to the Calgary Flames on 3 March 2023, returned to Arizona as a free agent on 1 July 2023, and was dealt to the Edmonton Oilers on 7 March 2024; Edmonton later extended him for two years. Placed on waivers on 15 November 2025, he was claimed that same day by the Toronto Maple Leafs and agreed to a two‑year extension with Toronto on 30 June 2026.
Internationally Stecher has represented Canada at the IIHF World Championship, earning a silver medal in 2019 and a gold medal in 2021, contributing offensively from the blueline in both tournaments. On the ice he is known for his mobility and willingness to join the rush, offering puck‑moving ability from the back end and a steady, defensively responsible presence.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 19:06
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:03
- SH TOI/GP
- 3:01
- Pts/GP
- 0.26
- EV points
- 5
- Hits
- 11
- Blocks
- 24
- Takeaways
- 4
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 49.8 %
- Off. zone starts
- 29.1 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
17between 8 and 25 (80% range)
- Goals
- 5
- Assists
- 11
- Games
- 71
So far: 5 pts in 19 games. The team has played 19 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.22 pts per game (last season: 0.22).
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
Trend
Stable
- Points per game: 0.13 in 23-24, 0.22 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 15 → 19
Outlook, age included
↘ Slight declineAge 32: the age when production usually declines
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 81 %
59
Replacement or prospect
- SK
- Skating
- 73
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 69
- Confidence 84 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 66
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 70
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 69
- Confidence 84 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 79
- Confidence 62 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 72
- Confidence 84 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 61
- Confidence 81 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 68
- Confidence 81 %
- DF
- Defense
- 69
- Confidence 78 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 76
- Confidence 0 %
- EX
- Experience
- 83
- Confidence 100 %
Why these ratings?Hide details
SK — Skating73
- Top speed (35 %)35.2 · 71
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)1.922 · 76
- Distance /60 (20 %)14 · 70
- Speed consistency (15 %)34.6 · 75
ST — Strength69
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)5.984 · 81
- Body mass (50 %)-1.101 · 56
EN — Endurance66
- Ice time per game (45 %)17.6 · 67
- Total ice time (20 %)1,202 · 72
- Shift length (15 %)44.2 · 62
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)14.4 · 57
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)1.901 · 67
DU — Durability70
- Share of games played (100 %)0.781 · 70
CK — Checking69
- Hits /60 (70 %)2.504 · 70
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)1.811 · 67
- Season volume (10 %)3.434 · 68
FG — Fighting79
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.919 · 79
DI — Discipline72
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.049 · 72
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.641 · 75
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.357 · 72
PA — Passing61
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.281 · 64
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.278 · 57
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)-0.098 · 63
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.181 · 77
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.206 · 72
SC — Scoring68
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.171 · 68
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.175 · 69
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.135 · 72
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.068 · 67
- xG per shot (10 %)0.034 · 70
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)9.116 · 71
DF — Defense69
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.041 · 68
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.013 · 75
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.717 · 69
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.031 · 70
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-2.215 · 68
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)59.8 · 66
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)4.243 · 73
PS — Penalty shot76
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience83
- Career regular-season games (65 %)91
- Career playoff games (25 %)64
- NHL seasons (10 %)81
OV — Overall59
- DF · Defense (30 %)69
- PA · Passing (22 %)61
- SK · Skating (12 %)73
- SC · Scoring (12 %)68
- EN · Endurance (9 %)66
- ST · Strength (6 %)69
- DI · Discipline (5 %)72
- CK · Checking (4 %)69
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 59 | 73 | 68 | 69 |
| 2024-25 | 58 | 73 | 70 | 70 |
| 2023-24 | 57 | 72 | 63 | 70 |
| 2022-23 | 57 | 70 | 69 | 63 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
-0.2
wins above replacement
270 of 325
PAL Rating
19/ 100
Performance · Very poor
200 of 250 at the position
Value Rating
34/ 100
Poor return
0.79 M$ · expected PAL 36
ProfileLimitedBelow average at both ends
- Offense
- 29
- Defense
- 26
See full detailsHide details
- Offense
- 28
- Creation
- 51
- Shooting
- 35
- Possession
- 14
- Defense
- 29
- Discipline
- 62
- Power play
- 48
- Penalty kill
- 48
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | TOR | -0.2 | 19 | 34 | 0.79 M$ |
| 2024-25 | EDM | -0.3 | 15 | 31 | 0.79 M$ |
| 2023-24 | EDM | -0.7 | 27 | 36 | 1.10 M$ |
| 2022-23 | CGY | -0.9 | 8 | 11 | 1.25 M$ |
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
41/ 100
Average
better than 41% of defensemen, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
41/ 100
Average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
41/ 100
Average
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 132 of 225 defensemen.
See full detailsHide details
Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 44
- Shot selection
- 36
- Penalties drawn
- 51
- Puck management
- 60
Defense
- Takeaways
- 23
- Discipline
- 81
- Safe zone exits
- 16
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | TOR | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| 2024-25 | EDM | 12 | 11 | 29 |
| 2023-24 | EDM | 38 | 67 | 22 |
| 2022-23 | CGY | 63 | 66 | 51 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.2
wins above replacement
-0.8 to 0.6 — 90% interval
270 of 325 defensemen
-1.1 goals above replacement
Full leaderboard →See full detailsHide details
- EV offense
- -2.0
- EV defense
- -0.9
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- -0.2
- Shooting
- -0.1
- Penalties
- -0.5
- Average → replacement
- +2.5
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | TOR | 64 | -0.2 | -0.8 to 0.6 | 270/325 |
| 2024-25 | EDM | 63 | -0.3 | -0.7 to 0.3 | 269/314 |
| 2023-24 | EDM | 54 | -0.7 | -1.2 to -0.2 | 296/316 |
| 2022-23 | CGY | 81 | -0.9 | -1.9 to -0.1 | 322/334 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 135.4 km/h30th percentileleague avg. 139.7 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 34.0 km/h51st percentileleague avg. 34.0 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 1169th percentileleague avg. 8
- Offensive zone time
- 39.4 %23rd percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
See full detailsHide details
- Total distance, season
- 75.2 km68th percentileleague avg. 56.1 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 5.49 km70th percentileleague avg. 4.98 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 42.0 %51st percentileleague avg. 42.8 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.7 %31st percentileleague avg. 16.9 %
- Defensive zone time
- 42.8 %19th percentileleague avg. 40.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2174th percentile | 287th percentile | 9.5 %75th percentile |
| High danger | 051st percentile | 084th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 579th percentile | 297th percentile | 40.0 %98th percentile |
| Long range | 1177th percentile | 077th percentile | 0.0 %67th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
NJD
MTL
UTA
VAN
SEA
CGY
EDM
NYR
CBJ
SJS
NYI
BUF
COL
VGK
NSH
OTTTroy Stecher: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Troy Stecher have in 2026-27?
Troy Stecher has 2 goals and 5 points (3 assists) in 19 games in 2026-27.
How old is Troy Stecher?
Troy Stecher is 32 years old: he was born on April 7, 1994.
How tall is Troy Stecher, and how much does he weigh?
Troy Stecher is 5'11" (180 cm) and weighs 183 lb (83 kg).
Where is Troy Stecher from?
Canada: Troy Stecher was born in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada.
What team does Troy Stecher play for?
Troy Stecher plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL, at D, wearing number 28.
Is Troy Stecher injured?
No: Troy Stecher is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Troy Stecher?
Troy Stecher produced -0.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 270th of 325 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 19 out of 100: very poor for his position.
How much does Troy Stecher make?
Troy Stecher earns $788K for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 34 out of 100 (poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Troy Stecher's contract end?
Troy Stecher's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Troy Stecher overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 34 out of 100 (poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Troy Stecher a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 270th of 325 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Troy Stecher getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 15 in 2024-25 to 19 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Troy Stecher played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Troy Stecher has 4 points (2 goals, 2 assists).
What are Troy Stecher's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Troy Stecher has 642 games, 27 goals, 109 assists and 136 points. His best season: 2016-17, with 24 points in 71 games.
Is Troy Stecher better at home or on the road?
On the road: in 2026-27, he averages 0.18 points per game at home (2 in 11 games) and 0.38 on the road (3 in 8 games).
How does Troy Stecher perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Troy Stecher has 29 games and 7 points in his career. His pace (0.24 points per game) is similar to his regular-season pace (0.21).
Which player is most similar to Troy Stecher?
Daemon Hunt: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Daemon Hunt's page →Is Troy Stecher a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 17 points in 2026-27, or 0.24 points per game.
Is Troy Stecher married?
Yes, married to Emma Vincent in 2025.
What is Troy Stecher's nationality?
Troy Stecher is Canadian. Internationally: Team Canada: Silver medal at the 2019 IIHF World Championship (Slovakia); Gold medal at the 2021 IIHF World Championship (3–2 OT win vs. Finland).
What awards has Troy Stecher won?
Second‑Team All‑American West (2015–16 season) ; All‑NCHC Second Team (2015–16 season) ; NCHC Offensive Defenseman of the Year (2015–16 season) ; Royal Bank Cup top defenceman (year not specified in article).
How many championships has Troy Stecher won?
2: National Junior A Championship with the Penticton Vees (year not specified in article); National title with the University of North Dakota (2015–16 season).
Where did Troy Stecher play before turning pro?
Penticton Vees (BCHL); then University of North Dakota for three seasons, concluding in 2015–16.
How many points is Troy Stecher projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 17 points in 71 games in 2026-27 (8 to 25 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Toronto Maple Leafs teammates
Full roster →
NHL.com ↗ · Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)