When the Oilers do make their expected trade for a top-four defenseman, Troy Stecher ... against Anaheim, Stecher was taken out for Josh Brown in Tuesday night's game. Corey Perry was also drawn ...

Stecher will likely have to push Ty Emberson or Brett Kulak for minutes going forward unless the Oilers decide Klingberg needs occasional rest.

One of the Oilers' most underappreciated players knows what it's like to work your way up from the bottom. Saturday's third period was a bit of a rollercoaster for Troy Stecher. Or at least, it ...