Derek Stepan

Derek Stepan
Stepan during his time with the Coyotes on November 11, 2019
Born (1990-06-18) June 18, 1990
Hastings, Minnesota
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 196 lb (89 kg; 14 st 0 lb)
Position Center
Shot Right
Played for New York Rangers
KalPa
Arizona Coyotes
Ottawa Senators
Carolina Hurricanes
National team  United States
NHL draft 51st overall, 2008
New York Rangers
Playing career 2010–2023

Derek Kenneth Stepan (born June 18, 1990) is an American former professional ice hockey center. He played parts of 13 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the New York Rangers, Arizona Coyotes, Ottawa Senators, and Carolina Hurricanes. He also played for KalPa of the SM-liiga.

Stepan is a one-time All-Star.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Stepan played parts of two years with the Wisconsin Badgers of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA).

He was drafted 51st overall by the New York Rangers in the 2008 NHL entry draft. On July 1, 2010, Stepan signed a entry-level contract to join the Rangers. On October 9, he made his NHL debut in a 6–3 overtime win against the Buffalo Sabres. He had a very successful debut, scoring a hat-trick and becoming the first Rangers rookie in franchise history to do so. He was also only he fourth player in league history to accomplish the feat.[1] On January 11, 2011, he was selected to take part in the All-Star Game.[2] On September 26, 2013, Stepan signed a two-year, $6.15 million contract to stay with the Rangers.[3] He helped the Rangers during the playoffs, defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals. Stepan scored the series-winning overtime goal to help the Rangers reach the Eastern conference final.[4] They were eventually defeated by the Tampa Bay Lightning four games to three in the final.[5] On July 27, 2015, Stepan signed a six-year, $39 million contract to stay with the Rangers.[6]

On June 23, 2017, the Rangers traded Stepan along with Antti Raanta to the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for Tony DeAngelo and a 2017 first-round pick.[7] On October 4, the Coyotes announced Stepan as an alternate captain.[8]

On December 26, 2020, the Coyotes traded Stepan to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a 2021 second-round pick.[9] He played 20 games with the team, scoring 1 goal and recording 5 assists. On March 2, 2021, his season ended after he underwent shoulder surgery.[10]

On July 31, 2021, Stepan signed a one-year, $1.35 million contract to join the Carolina Hurricanes.[11] On October 11, 2022, he signed a one-year, $750,000 contract to stay with the Hurricanes.[12]

On October 3, 2023, Stepan announced that he was retiring from playing professional ice hockey.[13] After retiring, Stepan became a part of the Wild front office and serves in their player development.[14]

References

  1. ↑ "Rangers Rookie Has Three Goals in Opener". The New York Times. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Rangers to Send Two to All-Star Game". The New York Times. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Stepan agrees to two-year deal with Rangers". Sportsnet. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Stepan still gets 'goose bumps' about Game 7 OT goal with Rangers". National Hockey League. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Lightning defeat Rangers, advance to Cup Final". National Hockey League. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Derek Stepan's extension a great one for Rangers". USA Today. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Coyotes acquire Stepan, Raanta from Rangers for No.7 pick and DeAngelo". Arizona Coyotes. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Coyotes Announce Leadership Group for 2017-18 Season". Arizona Coyotes. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Senators acquire forward Derek Stepan from Arizona". Ottawa Senators. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Stepan out for season with shoulder surgery". National Hockey League. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Canes Agree to Terms with Derek Stepan". Carolina Hurricanes. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Canes sign Derek Stepan to one-year contract". Carolina Hurricanes. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Derek Stepan announces retirement after 13 NHL seasons". National Hockey League Players' Association. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Derek Stepan Q&A: On the Coyotes, Hurricanes, former teammates and his next chapter with the Wild". The New York Times. Retrieved September 24, 2025.

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