"But he was brought up to Boston on November 8 when Elias Lindholm was injured. He didn't allow this chance pass him by. Steeves made an immediate impression with his hustle, scoring in his second game with the Bruins against his old team. He's got 8-6-14 totals and is plus-5 in 33 games, though he's gone very cold lately. He has not scored a goal since December 23, a span of 12 games."
"he has had to diversify his game to stick in the NHL. While his scoring touch has at least momentarily left him, he's not afraid to get in on the forecheck and throw a hit. He leads the team in hits per 60 (17.15) and is fourth in total hits (117). Coach Marco Sturm has been able to utilize him throughout the lineup."
Boston signed 26-year-old forward Alex Steeves to a two-year deal worth $1.625 million after limited NHL time in Toronto. Steeves scored in his second game with Boston and has 8 goals, 6 assists for 14 points and is +5 in 33 games, though he has not scored since December 23. He was a prolific AHL goalscorer, topping 20 goals in three of four seasons. He has diversified his game to stick in the NHL, leading the team in hits per 60 and ranking fourth in total hits. Coach Marco Sturm has used him throughout the lineup. The Bruins previously gave similar opportunities to 26-year-old defenseman Jonathan Aspirot, while Dallas reclaimed Vladislav Kolyachonok off waivers.
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