"Obviously excited for a fresh start, seeing the team and how competitive they are and where they are in the standings,"
"It kind of goes hand in hand with the way I play, a lot of motivation."
"I have a chip on my shoulder and I think the team does as well."
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a significant slump and have lost two of three right-handed defensemen to injury, creating an immediate need for defensive depth. Troy Stecher, a 31-year-old undersized, mobile right-handed defenseman with strong defensive instincts, was claimed to provide short-term help. Stecher has changed teams frequently and has modest point totals, but his skating, defensive reads, and breakout passing address specific Leafs weaknesses. His arrival reduces reliance on depth options like Philippe Myers and Dakota Mermis during the injury period and can stabilize the defense until the regular corps returns to full health.
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