Steckel has appeared in four games with the Ducks this season and will likely play in a few more after Nick Bonino was injured on Thursday. Steckel has four goals and nine assists (13 points) in 32 games with the Admirals.
Steckel, 31, appeared in 21 contests for the Ducks in 2012-13, earning one goal and six points. Signed to a one-year contract on November 11, Steckel has played in 419 NHL games with Washington, New Jersey, Toronto and Anaheim, scoring 33 goals and 46 assists (79 points) with 129 PIM.
Steckel has one assist in 13 games this season. This trade opens up a roster spot for Lupul to return tomorrow.
Sounds like Steckel will play tonight. The face-off specialist has eight goals and 12 points in 74 games.
Steckel is an option to play this week. The face-off specialist has eight goals and 12 points in 74 games.
Steckel might still be able to gut through the injury and play tomorrow. The face-off specialist has eight goals and 12 points in 74 games.
The face-off specialist has eight goals and 12 points in 74 games.
Steckel will miss tonight's game indicating his MRI's gave a less-than-favorable result. The face-off specialist has eight goals and 12 points in 74 games.
If Steckel can't play, look for Colby Armstrong to get back into the lineup. The face-off specialist has eight goals and 12 points in 74 games.
Steckel is bumped back up to the third line. He has seven goals and nine points in 64 games.
Steckel moves up to the third line. The faceoff specialist has seven goals and two assists in 61 games.
Steckel has five goals on the season but his big fantasy hockey worth is taking faceoffs. Slot him back in if you own him.
Steckel is back in the lineup and expected to center the fourth line. The faceoff specialist has five goals on the year.
Steckel did not play Saturday and won't play in tonight's game. Check back for a further update on the faceoff specialist.
Steckel did not play yesterday and is doubtful for tomorrow's game. Check back for a further update on the faceoff specialist.
Steckel should be benched for tonight's game as he certainly won't play tonight. Expect either Jay Rosehill or Keith Aulie to draw back in.
Mikhail Grabovsky will continue to center the fourth line with Steckel sidelined. Unless your fantasy hockey league counts faceoff wins, he holds no value to your team.
Steckel is expected to get back into the lineup. The faceoff specialist offers very little fantasy hockey value in standard leagues.
Steckel was replaced by Mikhail Grabovski in the lineup tonight and likely re-enters the lineup on the fourth line. Unless your fantasy hockey league counts faceoff wins, he holds no value to your team.
Steckel did not practice today and is listed as day-to-day for tomorrow's game. If he can't play, look for Colton Orr or Korbinian Holzer to draw in.
