Confirmed Trade: [EDM/ARI] Troy Stecher and 2024 7th round pick for 2027 4th round pick

[yukoner88]

Now there is that over the top piece Edmonton needed!

Looks like we have our seal of approval

 

[11Messier]

A lot of arm chair GM's here that believe injuries in the playoffs don't happen. These same GM's would also be the first to complain when something happens by saying why didn't he pick up some cheap depth insurance before the deadline.

 

[LeonDraisaitl]

That’s a hella long time away on that fourth lol. But I do like the move as Stecher is pretty reliable

 

[ManofSteel55]

So we are hellbent on Cody Ceci in our top 4 and playing big minutes with Nurse. What could go wrong? Oh wait.. VD might replace him.

You have to play the hand you are dealt. Who available is a massive upgrade on Ceci? Chychrun, but who knows where he wants to play. I know you have been lobbying for Provorov, but we don't know if he is available. Who else is there?

 

[BargainBinSpecial]

Wow, the Yotes actually gave up a 7th to get back a 4th.

 

[Rpenny]

pure depth move

 

[ManofSteel55]

No, Holland just doesn't believe Oilers need a top 4 D

Or Holland doesn't believe the cost to acquire a top 4 D is in line with the top 4 D available.

 

[34]

This has to be the worst trade dead line in years. So many bad trades.

 

[AnInjuredJasonZucker]

So we are hellbent on Cody Ceci in our top 4 and playing big minutes with Nurse. What could go wrong? Oh wait.. VD might replace him.

Good news is that no one in the west is adding significant pieces so we should be fine... Oh wait.

I think HF has a policy that you cannot use more than 1 "oh wait" joke per thread page.

 

[Dead Coyote]

Man I hate this trade. Stetcher is exactly what Edmonton needs and has been an excellent D-man for us this year and this is the best we can get back? Pathetic. Also f*** Edmonton.

 

[Mike C]

Man I hate this trade. Stetcher is exactly what Edmonton needs and has been an excellent D-man for us this year and this is the best we can get back? Pathetic. Also f*** Edmonton.

He was destined to go. This will be his seventh team in 4 years

 

[LTIR]

Man I hate this trade. Stetcher is exactly what Edmonton needs and has been an excellent D-man for us this year and this is the best we can get back? Pathetic. Also f*** Edmonton.

Doubt he plays ahead of Ceci or Desharnais until Oilers struggle . He will be a #7 here.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Until you need a veteran body in the lineup due to illness/injury/suspension or would a AHL call up be better? We know it wouldn’t be and you probably know that too.

If you have to pick between those choices, you are in trouble. There’s very little difference between a 6-8. They all play to bad results. The solution is they play very little.

And we are talking about a hypothetical. Would never want my team to bring in a body for the sake of it. Terrible asset management.

 

[EdmFlyersfan]

Vegas playing chess (Hanafin), and Holland playing with crayons (Stecher)...

 

[Kimota]

Hopefully he won't go out on a stretcher!

 

[CycloneSweep]

Vegas playing chess (Hanafin), and Holland playing with crayons (Stecher)...

I didn't know Vegas acquired Hanifin to play as their 7th d?

 

[biturbo19]

Smart little pickup. He's small, but not soft. Though in a big rugged playoff series, he's simply going to struggle to hold his ground physically. He'll stick his nose in there and give you full effort at it. And he's a smart player. Very dependable, "safe", responsible with the puck.

You hope you don't have to play him too much, but if you end up having to, there are far worse options. Just really good solid depth and cost them very little.

 

[Rubi]

Good replacement player for the bottom pairing in case of injury. Certainly not an impact player. Won't be taking anybody's job. The type of player Treliving used to collect just before the playoffs.

 

[PuckG]

This has to be the worst trade dead line in years. So many bad trades.

For your team, definitely.

Joel ****ing Edmundson?

Have fun.

 

[Dead Coyote]

Doubt he plays ahead of Ceci or Desharnais until Oilers struggle . He will be a #7 here.

He's far better defensively than either of those options.

 

[BAdvocate]

Good luck Stencher! He epitomizes the type of player who shows how many ignorant posters there are on HFBoards (myself included). Thought I was clever when I started calling him "Stencher"....and after realizing my ignorance it became a name to remind me of my ignorance.

Great intangibles which make him a great addition regardless if he's needed as a stop-gap top 4 dman, bottom pairing, or a healthy scratch.

I'd gladly sign up for more Stench next season if it happens.

 

[PuckG]

Good to hear some of the positive reviews on Stetcher. Any defensive depth is useful, even if he doesn't necessarily become the "Adam Larsson" we've been looking for.

 

[snipes]

Decent depth add. Still would like to see an upgrade on Ceci but finding a top 4 RHD is unlikely, just not a great market for it.

He had a good series against the Oilers when he was with the Kings in 2022

 

[TheAngryHank]

Decent depth add. Still would like to see an upgrade on Ceci but finding a top 4 RHD is unlikely, just not a great market for it.

He had a good series against the Oilers when he was with the Kings in 2022

Wonder if Holland and Stevie have been talking. Both have needs.

 

[Green Blank Stare]

I miss Stecher on the Canucks. Heart of a lion.