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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

Maple Leafs sign defenceman Troy Stecher to two-year contract extension

Jun 29, 2026 | 2:23 PM

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed defenceman Troy Stecher to a two-year contract extension, the club announced Monday.

The deal’s financial terms were not disclosed.

Claimed off waivers last November, the 32-year-old played 58 games for the Original Six franchise in 2025-26, registering three goals and 11 assists after not recording a point in six contests with the Edmonton Oilers.

Stecher has 25 goals and 106 assists for 131 points in 624 regular-season games with the Vancouver Canucks, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, Arizona Coyotes, Calgary Flames, Oilers and Maple Leafs.