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Kessel played most of November for the Blues but was otherwise a part-time option on the blue line. He had two goals, one assist, 20 shots on net, 22 hits and 26 blocked shots over 29 appearances. The 26-year-old defenseman has mostly seen third-pairing usage over parts of the last four campaigns. With younger blueliners like Logan Mailloux and Philip Broberg taking on larger roles, Kessel was released by the Blues ahead of free agency. Even if Kessel plays regularly with his new team, he'll struggle to hit the 10-point mark, though he'll add steady totals in the physical categories. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Islanders in July of 2026.
Agrees to one-year deal
Kessel signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Islanders on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
ANALYSIS
Kessel had a consistent role with the Blues in the past two campaigns. He recorded two goals, an assist, 26 blocked shots, 22 hits and 10 PIM while averaging 12:32 of ice time across 29 regular-season appearances last year, production that was nearly identical to the 2024-25 campaign. He'll have the opportunity to compete for a role with the Islanders on a one-way contract for the 2026-27 season.
Kessel had a consistent role with the Blues in the past two campaigns. He recorded two goals, an assist, 26 blocked shots, 22 hits and 10 PIM while averaging 12:32 of ice time across 29 regular-season appearances last year, production that was nearly identical to the 2024-25 campaign. He'll have the opportunity to compete for a role with the Islanders on a one-way contract for the 2026-27 season.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 12:32
- Average Power Play TOI: 0:00
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 0:24
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Kessel has played in 70 regular-season games for the Blues over the last three years, earning a total of 10 points with 48 shots on net, 62 hits and 89 blocked shots. That gives a good perspective on what he might do if he is able to secure a full-time NHL role, but there's no guarantee that will happen in 2025-26. Kessel will be in contention for a third-pairing spot for the Blues in 2025-26, competing with Tyler Tucker and Logan Mailloux for minutes. At 25 years old, Kessel is unlikely to be anything more than a depth option in the NHL, which doesn't lead to much fantasy value.
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Not qualified by St. Louis
Kessel did not get a qualifying offer from the Blues on Monday, according to PuckPedia.
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Playing time sparse
Kessel made just his fourth appearance in the last 18 games in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Devils.
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Sets up lone goal in loss
Kessel notched an assist, two hits and three blocked shots in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Avalanche.
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Nets game-winner Friday
Kessel scored a goal in Friday's 4-3 win over the Senators.
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Scores in Tuesday's win
Kessel scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Flames.
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