Matt Kessel
25-Year-Old
2024 Stats
G
0
A
3
PP Pts
0
+/-
-3
PIM
10
2025 Projections
Signed a two-year, $1.6 million contract extension with the Blues in March of 2024.
Firmly in reserve role
Kessel has played just twice in 16 games since his March 7 recall from AHL Springfield.
ANALYSIS
Kessel came up when Colton Parayko (knee) exited the lineup, but it's been Tyler Tucker who's picked up most of the extra playing time. It's unclear if Kessel will stick with the big club or head to the AHL once Parayko is healthy again -- the Blues may want to carry two extra defensemen during the playoffs to have extra coverage.
Kessel came up when Colton Parayko (knee) exited the lineup, but it's been Tyler Tucker who's picked up most of the extra playing time. It's unclear if Kessel will stick with the big club or head to the AHL once Parayko is healthy again -- the Blues may want to carry two extra defensemen during the playoffs to have extra coverage.
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2024 NHL Game Log
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 13:08
- Average Power Play TOI: 0:01
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 0:25
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2022–23
15:10
0:00
0:37
2023–24
16:48
0:02
0:34
2024–25
13:08
0:01
0:25
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Kessel joined the NHL squad when the calendar flipped to 2024 after a successful half-season with AHL Springfield. The 2020 fifth-round pick played nearly every game the rest of the way, recording seven points, 40 hits and 65 blocked shots across 39 games. While general manager Doug Armstrong stated this offseason that he feels comfortable with Kessel on the right side, the team also signed veteran Ryan Suter and Pierre-Olivier Joseph. Kessel will need to earn the job on the third pairing now, but his defensive acumen makes him a strong candidate for the role.
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Recalled from minors
Kessel was recalled from AHL Springfield on Friday.
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Assigned to AHL
Kessel was reassigned to AHL Springfield on Monday.
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Called up by St. Louis
Kessel was recalled from AHL Springfield on Friday.
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Sent to AHL
Kessel was sent to AHL Springfield on Saturday.
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Logs helper Saturday
Kessel produced an assist in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Flyers.
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