Derek Stepan

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 an 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. On January 11, 2011, he was selected to take part in the All-Star Game. On September 26, 2013, Stepan signed a two-year, $6.15 million contract to stay with the Rangers. 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. They were eventually defeated by the Tampa Bay Lightning four games to three in the final. On July 27, 2015, Stepan signed a six-year, $39 million contract to stay with the Rangers.

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. On October 4, the Coyotes announced Stepan as an alternate captain.

On December 26, 2020, the Coyotes traded Stepan to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a 2021 second-round pick. 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.

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

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

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Category:1990 births
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Category:Sportspeople from Minnesota