Call up / Send down: The Ducks have recalled left wing Emerson Etem... dailyfaceoff.com Thu 12/5/13 7:56 PM

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.

Trade: Maple Leafs trade David Steckel to Ducks for Ryan Lasch & 7t... dailyfaceoff.com Fri 3/15/13 2:56 PM

Steckel has one assist in 13 games this season. This trade opens up a roster spot for Lupul to return tomorrow.

Injury: David Steckel leaves practice early, still recovering from ... dailyfaceoff.com Mon 4/2/12 2:56 PM

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.

Injury: David Steckel has slight tear of the ACL, he is day-to-day ... dailyfaceoff.com Fri 3/30/12 7:56 PM

The face-off specialist has eight goals and 12 points in 74 games.

Line Change: David Steckel will have an mri, left practice early ye... dailyfaceoff.com Thu 3/29/12 2:56 PM

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.

Line Change: David Steckel expected to play. Missed last two with t... dailyfaceoff.com Thu 12/22/11 2:56 PM

Steckel has five goals on the season but his big fantasy hockey worth is taking faceoffs. Slot him back in if you own him.

Line Change: No sign of David Steckel during warm-ups. Has been pla... dailyfaceoff.com Sun 12/18/11 12:56 AM

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.