Bruins' Alex Steeves: Two more tallies in Tuesday's loss
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Steeves scored two goals on his only two shots and added three hits in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Red Wings.
The 25-year-old winger is getting a look on Boston's top line while David Pastrnak (undisclosed) is unavailable, and Steeves is taking full advantage. Tuesday's performance was the second time in the last four games that he's lit the lamp twice. Steeves has five goals in 12 games as a Bruin while racking up 42 hits. He's shown plenty of scoring acumen in the AHL, including 36 goals in 59 regular-season games for AHL Toronto in 2024-25. Steeves might be making a case to stick around in a middle-six role once Pastrnak returns.
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Bruins' Alex Steeves: Pair of goals Wednesday
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Steeves scored two goals, fired four shots on net and dished out four hits in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Islanders.
Steeves had his best offensive performance of the season, highlighted by a shorthanded goal midway through the final period. With the pair of twine finders, the 25-year-old winger has three goals, four points, 15 shots on goal, 29 hits and 12 blocks through nine games this season. Since his call-up from AHL Providence, Steeves has been an efficient player while seeing time in Boston's middle six. With a combination of recent point production, a chunk of power-play time, and added value with banger stats, Steeves is trending upward in fantasy and could provide sneaky streaming value in deep leagues that reward physical play.
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Bruins' Alex Steeves: Revenge goal against former team
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Steeves scored a goal Tuesday in a 5-3 win over Toronto.
It was Steeves' first goal for Boston in his second game with the team, and he did it against the team he played 14 games for over the previous four seasons. He wired a wrist shot from the left circle that found its way through the five-hole.
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Bruins' Alex Steeves: Recalled by Boston
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Steeves was called up from AHL Providence on Saturday, according to Joe Haggerty of Boston Sports Journal.
Steeves had three goals and five assists in nine AHL games before his recall. The Bruins placed Elias Lindholm (lower body) on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Steeves could replace John Beecher (upper body), who left Thursday's game versus Ottawa in the first period and did not return.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Among Black Aces
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Steeves, Jacob Quillan, Nick Abruzzese, Reese Johnson, Alexander Nylander, Roni Hirvonen, Matt Benning, Cade Webber, Topi Niemela, William Villeneuve, Mikko Kokkonen, Marshall Rifai and Matt Murray were recalled from AHL Toronto on Tuesday.
With the Marlies eliminated from the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs, the Maple Leafs have plenty of extras with the team during the NHL postseason. Steeves had one goal, one assist, seven shots on net and 19 hits in seven appearances with the big club during the regular season. However, none of these players will likely see playoff action for the Maple Leafs unless there is a significant run of injuries.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Sent to minors
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Steeves was assigned to AHL Toronto on Sunday, according to PuckPedia.
Steeves contributed a goal and an assist in three games after being brought up from the minors Feb. 18. The 25-year-old will link back up with the Marlies. With 29 markers and 17 helpers across 40 AHL appearances in 2024-25, Steeves is the AHL's leading goal scorer this season, even though he's suited up for the Maple Leafs on seven occasions.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Gets first NHL goal
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Steeves scored a goal in Toronto's 6-3 win over Carolina on Saturday.
It was Steeves' first NHL goal, and it was a beauty. John Tavares got the puck at the left dot and set up Steeves for a one-timer from the right circle., beating Pyotr Kochetkov on the Leafs' first shot of the game. Steeves leads the AHL with 29 goals in 40 games with the Marlies. He could stick with the big club to provide some much-needed depth scoring.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Gets recalled Tuesday
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Steeves was recalled from AHL Toronto on Tuesday.
Steeves last made an appearance with the Maple Leafs on Nov. 27. He could be sent back down once the team gets a few players back from the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, but he'll provide added depth in the meantime.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: AHL bound
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Steeves was placed on waivers Friday.
The Maple Leafs will demote Steeves to AHL Toronto if he passes through waivers. Steeves played one game in the NHL last season, going pointless in 10:14 of action Feb. 13. Steeves was an offensive star at the AHL level in 2023-24, scoring 27 times while adding 30 assists in 65 regular-season games with the Marlies.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Back in lineup Thursday
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Steeves (lower body) will return to the lineup Thursday in Detroit.
Steeves has been out a week with the injury. Steeves scored the lone goal in a 2-1 preseason loss versus Ottawa on Sept. 24 and has not played since then. The 24-year-old inked a one-year, two-way contract during the offseason and he is expected to start the season at the AHL level with the Marlies, barring a flurry of injuries to the Maple Leafs up front. He was without a point in his one regular-season game with Toronto in 2023-24, but managed 27 goals and 57 points in 65 regular-season appearances with the Marlies.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Headlines Black Aces call-ups
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Steeves, Marshall Rifai, Topi Niemela, Max Lajoie, Mikko Kokkonen, Dennis Hildeby, Dylan Gambrell, Kyle Clifford and Nick Abruzzese were all called up from AHL Toronto on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Steeves played in one game for the Maple Leafs this season, logging six hits and a shot on goal. The 24-year-old winger, as well as the rest of these call-ups, will presumably serve as organizational depth for the remainder of Toronto's playoff run.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Back in AHL
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Steeves was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Steeves played Tuesday against the Blues, logging six hits in 10:14 of ice time. The 24-year-old returns to the minor-league affiliate after the Maple Leafs got some players back from missing time with an illness.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Rises to NHL
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Steeves was promoted from AHL Toronto on Tuesday.
Steeves will likely jump right in the lineup with Mitchell Marner and John Tavares both sick and unavailable for Tuesday's game versus the Blues. The 24-year-old Steeves has yet to log an NHL appearance this season, and he has one assist over six career contests for the Maple Leafs.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Returns to AHL
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Steeves was sent back to AHL Toronto on Saturday, per CapFriendly.
The Maple Leafs brought up forward Bobby McMann on Saturday to play against Ottawa. Steeves, who has been a healthy scratch for the past three games, has three shots on goal and three hits in three NHL outings this season.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Shuffles back to AHL
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Steeves was sent down to AHL Toronto on Saturday, per CapFriendly.
Steeves has bounced between levels since Ryan O'Reilly (finger) was ruled out long-term. Even when he's with the big club, Steeves is often a healthy scratch.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Sent down Wednesday
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Steeves was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Steeves has no points, three shots on goal and three hits through three NHL contests this season. He could be back with the Maple Leafs if they need forward depth later in the campaign.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Loaned to AHL Toronto
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Steeves was assigned to AHL Toronto on Monday.
The Marlies host Manitoba on Monday and the Leafs don't play until Wednesday versus Chicago. Steeves picked up three shots on goal and three hits in two NHL games last week. He has notched 16 goals and 38 points in 44 AHL contests this campaign.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Promoted from minors
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Steeves was recalled by the Maple Leafs on Thursday.
Although Steeves has been promoted, at this point it isn't clear if he'll enter the lineup against Columbus on Friday. He has yet to play in the NHL this year.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Emergency recall Thursday
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Steeves was recalled under emergency conditions Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Steeves will likely serve as extra depth for the Maple Leafs while he's with the big club. Wayne Simmonds (undisclosed) was placed on the non-roster list in a corresponding move.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Dropped to AHL
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Steeves was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Tuesday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
Steeves averaged 7:58 of ice time and recorded one assist in his first three NHL appearances. The Maple Leafs are getting back to full strength, so the 22-year-old forward no longer had a spot at the NHL level.
