Maple Leafs sign Stecher to two-year contract extension

The Toronto Maple Leafs have secured defenseman Troy Stecher for an additional two years, extending his contract with the club. The financial terms of the new deal were not disclosed by the team.

Stecher, who is 32 years old, joined the Maple Leafs last November after being claimed off waivers. During the 2025-26 season, he played in 58 games for Toronto, contributing three goals and 11 assists. This followed a brief stint with the Edmonton Oilers, where he did not record any points in six appearances.

Throughout his NHL career, Stecher has accumulated 25 goals and 106 assists for a total of 131 points in 624 regular-season games. He has played for multiple franchises, including the Vancouver Canucks, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, Arizona Coyotes, Calgary Flames, Oilers, and Maple Leafs. He has also added four goals and three assists in 29 playoff contests.

Originally signed by the Canucks as an undrafted free agent in 2016, Stecher has also had international success. He was part of the Canadian team that won silver at the 2019 world championship and later secured gold at the same tournament in 2021.