EDMONTON – “We obviously have the two best players in the world…but sometimes, less is more.”

Wise words from the often underrated Edmonton Oilers defender, Troy Stecher.

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After the first period in Friday night’s 3-0 win over the Dallas Stars, Stecher hopped on 880 CHED for a radio interview. The results were colorful to say the least.

Stecher let loose and forgot his filter before hopping on the mic.

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“That was a good first 20 (minutes),” Stecher began. “Like you said last game, we had a great first 20, great first 40, then we s--- the bed in third.”

“The focus is on a good, strong second.”

The Oilers were up 1-0 after the opening frame. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins got his stick on a bouncing puck that tipped into the net. The Oilers powerplay has struggled on the road, but Stecher highlighted the need for simplicity – something that host Bob Stauffer pointed out in his question to the intense defender.

“You’re a smart man there, Bob,” Stecher stated. “Get pucks and bodies on net, and good things can happen. We obviously have the two best players in the world on our team, and they have a lot of creativity to make plays but sometimes less is more.”

“When things aren’t going right, just get pucks and bodies on net and you get rewarded.”

Then, the most unhinged part of the interview (listen here) happened. Stauffer’s co-host, Jack Michaels, told Stecher, “Please don’t indulge my partner by saying how smart he is.”

Stecher’s response was unfiltered and endearing.

“I f------ love Bob,” Stecher slipped as the co-hosts laughed. “I love Bob so much, sorry boys.

No apology needed, Stecher. The unfiltered nature of his responses will earn him some new fans in Oil Country.

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