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Maple Leafs Re-Sign Troy Stecher to Two-Year Extension

The low-cost contract, reported at $1.35 million per year, locks in a mobile right-shot depth option after recent right-side roster changes.

Feb 25, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Troy Stecher (28) passes the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images
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Maple Leafs defenceman Troy Stecher and Colorado Avalanche forward Taylor Makar (16) battle for the puck in Toronto on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan

Overview

  • The Maple Leafs announced the signing Monday and the club’s release did not list financial terms.
  • Multiple prominent reporters including Elliotte Friedman, Rick Dhaliwal and Chris Johnston separately reported the deal is two years for $2.7 million total, a $1.35 million average annual value.
  • Stecher was claimed off waivers by Toronto on Nov. 15, 2025, and posted three goals and 11 assists for 14 points in 58 games while averaging about 20 minutes per night last season.
  • The contract fills a right-side depth need created when Toronto traded Brandon Carlo and added Darren Raddysh and gives new general manager John Chayka an inexpensive, dependable No. 6/7 option.
  • The reported raise is a clear pay bump from Stecher’s previous $787,500 cap hit and secures a veteran likely to eat steady minutes when injuries occur, which could limit short-term openings for younger organizational defensemen.