Oilers Make Room for Hyman by Waiving Stecher, Sending Howard to Minors

Oilers' Zach Hyman expected to make season debut vs. Hurricanes

The Edmonton Oilers could use a pick-me-up heading into Saturday night's game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C.

Edmonton Oilers send Ike Howard down, put veteran Troy Stecher on waivers

With Zach Hyman expected back Saturday, the Oilers sent Ike Howard to the AHL for seasoning and placed defenceman Troy Stecher on waivers.

Oilers make room for Hyman by waiving Stecher, sending Howard to minors

The Edmonton Oilers made two roster moves Friday morning to make room on the roster for winger Zach Hyman, putting defenceman Troy Stecher on waivers and assigning rookie forward Ike Howard to the Bakersfield Condors, their minor-league affiliate.

Seeking pace, puck-moving, and right-handed help on the blue line, Maple Leafs add Troy Stecher off waivers

The Maple Leafs dipped into the waiver pool for some right-shot defense help, claiming the 5’10, 183-pound Troy Stecher from the Edmonton Oilers. Stecher carries a fully buriable $787,500 contract that expires at season’s end (UFA). GM Brad Treliving has familiarity with the 31-year-old BC native from their time together in Calgary, which lasted only […]

Leafs claim Troy Stetcher

The Leafs have claimed RD Troy Stecher after he was placed on waivers by the Edmonton Oilers. Toronto claims Stecher— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) November 15, 2025 The Leafs defense has been in a bad way this season as they've had many issues with the puck and general underperformance. They've not been helped by the injury to Chris Tanev, too. The official move was they played Anthony Stolarz on IR retroactive to Nov 11th. IR requires playe…

Edmonton Oilers Send Rookie Isaac Howard To AHL Bakersfield Condors

The Edmonton Oilers have sent rookie and top prospect Isaac Howard to AHL Bakersfield for some refining as Zach Hyman returns from injury.