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Kesselring, Michael #5 (D)  - Arizona Coyotes - 2024 Playoffs
Height: 6'4''
Weight: 190 lbs.
Shoots: R
Born on: Jan. 13, 2000
Age: 24
Birthplace: Florence, South Carolina
Salary: $0.925M
Cap Hit: $0.925M
NHL.com: Go
Draft Round: 6
Draft Pick: 164
Draft Year: 2018
Rookie Year: 2020
Draft Team: EDM

Statistics - 2024 Playoffs

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April 19, 2024 Kesselring was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Friday. - Kesselring drew into 65 games with the Coyotes this season, picking up 21 points and a plus-11 rating over that span. He'll likely see top-pairing minutes during Tucson's AHL playoff run. None
April 17, 2024 Kesselring notched an assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Oilers. - Kesselring finished the campaign with an assist in three straight contests. The 24-year-old defenseman held his own pretty well with 21 points, 76 shots on net, 66 PIM, 106 hits, 59 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating over 65 appearances this season. He's a restricted free agent this summer after completing his entry-level contract. None
April 14, 2024 Kesselring posted an assist, three blocked shots and two PIM in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Flames. - Kesselring has three helpers over seven contests in April while playing mainly on the second pairing. The 24-year-old defenseman is up to 20 points, 74 shots on net, 106 hits, 56 blocked shots, 66 PIM and a plus-12 rating through 64 appearances. He's not a superstar by any means, but it's been a solid rookie year for the American blueliner. None
April 12, 2024 Kesselring notched an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over the Oilers. - Kesselring set up Matias Maccelli for the game-winner 1:35 into overtime. The helper was Kesselring's fourth over the last 10 contests. The 24-year-old defenseman has put together a decent first full season with 19 points, 73 shots on net, 105 hits, 53 blocked shots, 64 PIM and a plus-13 rating through 63 appearances in a bottom-four role. None
April 5, 2024 Kesselring notched an assist, six hits and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 7-4 win over the Golden Knights. - Kesselring set up an Alex Kerfoot tally in the second period, which opened the scoring. With three helpers and 15 hits over his last six contests, Kesselring continues to provide modest offense and solid physical play in a bottom-four role. The 24-year-old defenseman is at 18 points, 102 hits, 69 shots on net, 62 PIM and a plus-9 rating through 59 outings overall. None
March 26, 2024 Kesselring logged an assist, three hits and four PIM in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Blue Jackets. - Kesselring has an assist in each of the last two games, and he's up to four points through 13 outings in March. The 24-year-old defenseman helped out on the second of Josh Doan's goals in this game. Kesselring has 17 points, 63 shots on net, 62 PIM, 93 hits and a plus-6 rating over 55 appearances on the year as a bottom-four option. None
March 24, 2024 Kesselring notched an assist, three hits and two PIM in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Stars. - Kesselring has three points, 22 hits, 13 blocked shots, 17 PIM, 18 shots on net and a plus-7 rating over 12 contests in March. Outside of the lack of offense, that's solid work for the 24-year-old defenseman, who continues to play in a bottom-four role. For the season, he has 16 points, 62 shots on net, 90 hits, 45 blocked shots, 58 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 54 appearances. Kesselring likely still has another level to his game, but his fantasy value is limited to deep formats in 2023-24. None
March 13, 2024 Kesselring posted an assist, three shots on goal, two hits, two blocked shots and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Wild. - Kesselring did a little of everything in this contest. The 24-year-old snapped his four-game slump with a helper on Nick Bjugstad's tally. Kesselring continues to see bottom-four minutes for the Coyotes, but he's been able to hold his place in the lineup for a majority of the season. The defenseman is at 15 points, 78 hits, 37 blocked shots, 47 PIM and 52 shots on net through 49 outings. None
March 8, 2024 Kesselring was sent down to AHL Tucson on Friday, per Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports. - Kesselring was sent down in order to become eligible for the AHL playoffs. The 24-year-old has had a solid season in Arizona, logging five goals and nine assists in 46 games played. He should be right back with the Coyotes ahead of Friday night's game versus Detroit, as he's been playing on the second defensive pairing with Juuso Valimaki lately. None
March 4, 2024 Kesselring scored a goal, went plus-2 and added four PIM in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Capitals. - The goal was Kesselring's first since Dec. 27. The 24-year-old blueliner hasn't been very consistent on offense, chipping in three points over his last 13 outings. He's at 14 points, 46 shots on net, 45 PIM, 68 hits and 32 blocked shots through 44 appearances, primarily in a bottom-four role. None
Feb. 28, 2024 Kesselring recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Canadiens. - The helper snapped a six-game point drought for Kesselring. The 24-year-old has maintained a fairly steady bottom-four role, but he's picked up just four assists with 40 hits, 27 PIM and 16 blocked shots over 22 games since the start of 2024. He's at 13 points, 44 shots on net, 64 hits, 39 PIM and 31 blocks through 41 contests overall. Kesselring's lack of power-play time keeps his fantasy value limited. None
Feb. 12, 2024 Kesselring registered an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Flyers. - Kesselring's had some productive stretches this season, but he entered Monday in a nine-game slump. He snapped the drought by assisting on a Matias Maccelli tally in the second period. Through 34 appearances, Kesselring has 12 points, 35 shots on net, 43 hits, 25 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a plus-2 rating. He should continue to stick in a bottom-four role, though he's seen mostly sheltered usage in his first full NHL campaign. None
Jan. 14, 2024 Kesselring notched an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Wild. - Kesselring has a helper in each of the last two games following a four-game slump that also saw him sit out once as a healthy scratch. The defenseman continues to look NHL-ready with 11 points, 29 shots on net, 32 hits, 17 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 24 outings. Kesselring can be expected to see sheltered minutes on the third pairing. None
Jan. 11, 2024 Kesselring notched an assist in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Flames. - Kesselring snapped his four-game point drought with the helper. The 23-year-old defenseman has been solid in a third-pairing role with 10 points, 28 shots on net, 30 hits, 17 blocked shots and 12 PIM over 23 outings. He's unlikely to see power-play time or a move up the lineup, so he's a fringe option for fantasy. None
Dec. 28, 2023 Kesselring scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Avalanche. - Kesselring tallied early in the third period to help the Coyotes build a rally. He's scored all four of his goals this season over the last eight games, making the most of his third-pairing role. The 23-year-old defenseman is up to nine points, 21 shots on net, 18 hits, 15 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through 18 appearances. He's gotten a run of playing time when the Coyotes' blue line has dealt with injuries, so he may have a chance to stay in there when the team is at full health. None
Dec. 21, 2023 Kesselring scored a goal and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sharks. - Kesselring scored for the second game in a row and the third time in his last six outings. The 23-year-old surprisingly stayed in the lineup over Juuso Valimaki with Sean Durzi returning from a lower-body injury in this contest. Kesselring is up to eight points, 18 shots on net, 16 hits, 14 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 16 appearances. He's unlikely to see more than third-pairing usage if he can maintain his spot with the big club. None
Dec. 19, 2023 Kesselring scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Senators. - Kesselring's goal at 16:27 of the third period gave the Coyotes their first lead in the game, and it stood as the game-winner. The 23-year-old has scored both of his goals over the last five contests while seeing regular usage on the third pairing. He's up to seven points, 17 shots on net, 16 hits, 14 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 15 outings. Kesselring currently has the edge over Josh Brown for playing time while Sean Durzi (lower body) is out. None
Dec. 12, 2023 Kesselring scored a goal in Monday's 5-2 road loss against the Sabres. - Kesselring's goal was his first in the NHL in 20 career games across the past two seasons. He ended up taking two shots on goal, while posting one blocked shot and two hits in 11:07 of ice time across 19 shifts. Kesselring has picked up a goal with five points and a plus-1 rating across the past six games, and he has gone scoreless in just one of the outings during the span. He'll look to stay hot as the road trip continues Tuesday against the Penguins. None
Dec. 5, 2023 Kesselring logged an assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Monday's 6-0 win over the Capitals. - Kesselring has a helper in each of the last four games, and he's gone plus-7 across his last six outings. The 23-year-old is proving himself more and more ready for at least a third-pairing role as he sticks in the lineup. With Sean Durzi (lower body) leaving Monday's game early, the Coyotes may not have to make a decision between Kesselring and Josh Brown for a little longer, especially if Travis Dermott (hand) returns to keep the team rolling with seven-blueliner lineups. None
Dec. 3, 2023 Kesselring notched an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Blues. - Kesselring has picked up an assist in each of the last three games. The 23-year-old blueliner has four helpers over eight contests this season. Injuries have hit the Coyotes' defense hard, allowing Kesselring some consistent playing time since mid-November. It's unclear if he'll stay in the lineup -- or on the NHL roster altogether -- after Travis Dermott (hand) is ready to be activated from injured reserve. None
Dec. 1, 2023 Kesselring logged an assist and two hits in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Avalanche. - Kesselring has helpers in each of the last two games. The 23-year-old received steady playing time when Juuso Valimaki was out with a mouth injury, but Valimaki returned Thursday with the Coyotes using seven defensemen. Kesselring, Josh Brown or Troy Stecher seem like the likeliest candidates to get squeezed out if the Coyotes return to a traditional six-blueliner arrangement. Kesselring has three helpers, eight hits, five blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through seven outings. None
Nov. 28, 2023 Kesselring notched an assist and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Lightning. - Kesselring set up a Michael Carcone goal in the first period. The assist was Kesselring's second of the season through six appearances. The 23-year-old defenseman has added five shots on net, six hits, five blocked shots and a plus-2 rating while averaging 14:22 of ice time per game. While he's stayed in the lineup for a couple of weeks, he may be the defenseman to get bumped when Travis Dermott (hand) is cleared to return. None
Nov. 17, 2023 Kesselring notched an assist in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets. - Kesselring didn't have a point in six AHL games prior to his recall last Wednesday, but he got on the scoresheet in his NHL season debut. The 23-year-old defenseman saw just 11:32 of ice time, none of which came on the power play. He'll likely be in the lineup until one of Travis Dermott (upper body) or Juuso Valiamki (mouth) can return. None
Nov. 8, 2023 Kesselring was elevated from AHL Tucson on Wednesday. - Kesselring had yet to get into an NHL game this season but will provide some emergency depth as the club departs on a five-game road trip. Through six minor-league contests, the 2018 sixth-round pick has yet to register a point, so fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting a ton of offense out of him even if he does suit up. None
Oct. 9, 2023 Kesselring was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Monday. - The Coyotes did some roster shuffling just before the start of the season but it looks like Kesselring will start the year at the AHL level. The 23-year-old dressed in nine games with Arizona as a rookie last season, picking up three assists. None
Oct. 8, 2023 Kesselring was recalled from AHL Tucson on Sunday. - Kesselring tallied three assists in nine games with Arizona last year. He also scored 15 goals and 29 points in 59 games with AHL Tucson and Bakersfield. The 23-year-old blueliner could fill a depth role at the top level to start the 2023-24 campaign. None
April 14, 2023 Kesselring was sent to AHL Tucson on Friday, per CapFriendly. - Kesselring notched three assists in the final two games of the season. He was held scoreless in his first seven career NHL appearances. None
April 13, 2023 Kesselring was recalled from AHL Tucson on Thursday. - Kesselring played in his first eight NHL games last month, picking up his first career point in a 4-3 loss to Colorado on March 26. Kesselring will provide insurance on the blue line as the Coyotes had only six healthy rearguards before his recall. None
March 27, 2023 Kesselring was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Monday. - Kesselring's demotion is likely an indication that Josh Brown (undisclosed) will be available to face the Oilers on Monday. For his part, the 23-year-old Kesslering has notched one assist, eight shots and 11 hits in eight NHL games this season. While he has spent the bulk of the 2022-23 campaign in the minors, the blueliner should at least be in contention for a spot on the Opening Night roster heading into next season. None
March 26, 2023 Kesselring notched an assist, five hits and two PIM in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Avalanche. - Kesselring earned his first NHL point in his eighth appearance. It's been a bit of a tough adjustment for the 23-year-old defenseman, though expectations are low with the Coyotes to close out the year. He's added eight shots on goal, a minus-3 rating, six PIM, 11 hits and five blocked shots while seeing bottom-four minutes. None
March 23, 2023 Kesselring was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Thursday, per CapFriendly. - Kesselring doesn't have a point through six NHL appearances. He'll likely rejoin the big club for Friday's game versus the Avalanche if Josh Brown (undisclosed) remains sidelined. None
March 19, 2023 Kesselring was assigned to AHL Tucson on Sunday. - Kesselring has five shots on goal, four blocks and three hits in four games with the Coyotes this season. He has played in the team's past three contests. If Josh Brown (undisclosed) isn't ready to play Tuesday against Winnipeg, Kesselring could be back with the big club. None
March 17, 2023 Kesselring was reassigned to AHL Tuscon on Friday. - Kesselring, who was acquired by the Coyotes from Edmonton on March 2, has no points, a minus-3 rating, two hits and two blocks in three games with Arizona this season. He also has 14 goals and 24 points in 52 AHL contests between his time with Bakersfield and Tuscon in 2022-23. None
March 14, 2023 Kesselring was summoned from AHL Tucson on Tuesday. - The move was made after Patrik Nemeth (lower body) had to be helped off the ice during Tuesday's morning skate. If Nemeth can't play, Kesselring will make his second NHL appearance of the season. None
March 4, 2023 Kesselring was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Saturday, per CapFriendly. - Kesselring logged 16:04 of ice time and one hit in his NHL debut Friday versus the Hurricanes. It's unclear if this is a paper move for Kesselring, who had 22 points in 49 games with AHL Bakersfield prior to being included in the return from Edmonton to Arizona in the Nick Bjugstad trade. The Coyotes also acquired Connor Mackey from the Flames and got Josh Brown back from injured reserve, so they may prioritize Kesselring getting big minutes with the farm club. None
March 2, 2023 Kesselring was traded along with a 2023 third-round pick from Edmonton to Arizona in exchange for Nick Bjugstad and minor-league defenseman Cam Dineen, on Thursday. - Kesselring has 13 goals and 22 points in 49 games with AHL Bakersfield this season. The defenseman has yet to play in the NHL, but he could have an easier path with Arizona as the Coyotes' depth on the blue line is not as strong as the Oilers'. None

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2024-04-19 analysis Kesselring drew into 65 games with the Coyotes this season, picking up 21 points and a plus-11 rating over that span. He'll likely see top-pairing minutes during Tucson's AHL playoff run.
2024-04-19 update Kesselring was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Friday.
2024-04-18 analysis Kesselring finished the campaign with an assist in three straight contests. The 24-year-old defenseman held his own pretty well with 21 points, 76 shots on net, 66 PIM, 106 hits, 59 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating over 65 appearances this season. He's a restricted free agent this summer after completing his entry-level contract.
2024-04-18 update Kesselring notched an assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Oilers.
2024-04-15 analysis Kesselring has three helpers over seven contests in April while playing mainly on the second pairing. The 24-year-old defenseman is up to 20 points, 74 shots on net, 106 hits, 56 blocked shots, 66 PIM and a plus-12 rating through 64 appearances. He's not a superstar by any means, but it's been a solid rookie year for the American blueliner.
2024-04-15 update Kesselring posted an assist, three blocked shots and two PIM in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Flames.
2024-04-13 analysis Kesselring set up Matias Maccelli for the game-winner 1:35 into overtime. The helper was Kesselring's fourth over the last 10 contests. The 24-year-old defenseman has put together a decent first full season with 19 points, 73 shots on net, 105 hits, 53 blocked shots, 64 PIM and a plus-13 rating through 63 appearances in a bottom-four role.
2024-04-13 update Kesselring notched an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over the Oilers.
2024-04-06 analysis Kesselring set up an Alex Kerfoot tally in the second period, which opened the scoring. With three helpers and 15 hits over his last six contests, Kesselring continues to provide modest offense and solid physical play in a bottom-four role. The 24-year-old defenseman is at 18 points, 102 hits, 69 shots on net, 62 PIM and a plus-9 rating through 59 outings overall.
2024-04-06 update Kesselring notched an assist, six hits and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 7-4 win over the Golden Knights.
2024-03-27 analysis Kesselring has an assist in each of the last two games, and he's up to four points through 13 outings in March. The 24-year-old defenseman helped out on the second of Josh Doan's goals in this game. Kesselring has 17 points, 63 shots on net, 62 PIM, 93 hits and a plus-6 rating over 55 appearances on the year as a bottom-four option.
2024-03-27 update Kesselring logged an assist, three hits and four PIM in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
2024-03-25 analysis Kesselring has three points, 22 hits, 13 blocked shots, 17 PIM, 18 shots on net and a plus-7 rating over 12 contests in March. Outside of the lack of offense, that's solid work for the 24-year-old defenseman, who continues to play in a bottom-four role. For the season, he has 16 points, 62 shots on net, 90 hits, 45 blocked shots, 58 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 54 appearances. Kesselring likely st
2024-03-25 update Kesselring notched an assist, three hits and two PIM in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Stars.
2024-03-13 analysis Kesselring did a little of everything in this contest. The 24-year-old snapped his four-game slump with a helper on Nick Bjugstad's tally. Kesselring continues to see bottom-four minutes for the Coyotes, but he's been able to hold his place in the lineup for a majority of the season. The defenseman is at 15 points, 78 hits, 37 blocked shots, 47 PIM and 52 shots on net through 49 outings.
2024-03-13 update Kesselring posted an assist, three shots on goal, two hits, two blocked shots and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Wild.
2024-03-09 analysis Kesselring was sent down in order to become eligible for the AHL playoffs. The 24-year-old has had a solid season in Arizona, logging five goals and nine assists in 46 games played. He should be right back with the Coyotes ahead of Friday night's game versus Detroit, as he's been playing on the second defensive pairing with Juuso Valimaki lately. Kesselring was briefly sent to the minors in a paper transaction. He has five goals, 14 points, 45 PIM and 72 hits in 46 contests with Arizona in 2023-24.
2024-03-09 update Kesselring was sent down to AHL Tucson on Friday, per Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports. Kesselring was called up from AHL Tucson and will play Friday versus Detroit.
2024-03-09 analysis Kesselring was briefly sent to the minors in a paper transaction. He has five goals, 14 points, 45 PIM and 72 hits in 46 contests with Arizona in 2023-24. Kesselring was sent down in order to become eligible for the AHL playoffs. The 24-year-old has had a solid season in Arizona, logging five goals and nine assists in 46 games played. He should be right back with the Coyotes ahead of Friday night's game versus Detroit, as he's been playing on the second defensive pairing with Juuso Valimaki lately.
2024-03-09 update Kesselring was called up from AHL Tucson and will play Friday versus Detroit. Kesselring was sent down to AHL Tucson on Friday, per Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports.
2024-03-09 analysis Kesselring was sent down in order to become eligible for the AHL playoffs. The 24-year-old has had a solid season in Arizona, logging five goals and nine assists in 46 games played. He should be right back with the Coyotes ahead of Friday night's game versus Detroit, as he's been playing on the second defensive pairing with Juuso Valimaki lately. Kesselring was briefly sent to the minors in a paper transaction. He has five goals, 14 points, 45 PIM and 72 hits in 46 contests with Arizona in 2023-24.
2024-03-09 update Kesselring was sent down to AHL Tucson on Friday, per Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports. Kesselring was called up from AHL Tucson and will play Friday versus Detroit.
2024-03-09 analysis Kesselring was briefly sent to the minors in a paper transaction. He has five goals, 14 points, 45 PIM and 72 hits in 46 contests with Arizona in 2023-24. Kesselring was sent down in order to become eligible for the AHL playoffs. The 24-year-old has had a solid season in Arizona, logging five goals and nine assists in 46 games played. He should be right back with the Coyotes ahead of Friday night's game versus Detroit, as he's been playing on the second defensive pairing with Juuso Valimaki lately.
2024-03-09 update Kesselring was called up from AHL Tucson and will play Friday versus Detroit. Kesselring was sent down to AHL Tucson on Friday, per Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports.
2024-03-08 analysis Kesselring was sent down in order to become eligible for the AHL playoffs. The 24-year-old has had a solid season in Arizona, logging five goals and nine assists in 46 games played. He should be right back with the Coyotes ahead of Friday night's game versus Detroit, as he's been playing on the second defensive pairing with Juuso Valimaki lately. Kesselring was briefly sent to the minors in a paper transaction. He has five goals, 14 points, 45 PIM and 72 hits in 46 contests with Arizona in 2023-24.
2024-03-08 update Kesselring was sent down to AHL Tucson on Friday, per Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports. Kesselring was called up from AHL Tucson and will play Friday versus Detroit.
2024-03-08 analysis Kesselring was sent down in order to become eligible for the AHL playoffs. The 24-year-old has had a solid season in Arizona, logging five goals and nine assists in 46 games played. He should be right back with the Coyotes ahead of Friday night's game versus Detroit, as he's been playing on the second defensive pairing with Juuso Valimaki lately.
2024-03-08 update Kesselring was sent down to AHL Tucson on Friday, per Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports.
2024-03-04 analysis The goal was Kesselring's first since Dec. 27. The 24-year-old blueliner hasn't been very consistent on offense, chipping in three points over his last 13 outings. He's at 14 points, 46 shots on net, 45 PIM, 68 hits and 32 blocked shots through 44 appearances, primarily in a bottom-four role.
2024-03-04 update Kesselring scored a goal, went plus-2 and added four PIM in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Capitals.
2024-03-04 Position C D
2024-03-03 Position D C
2024-02-28 analysis The helper snapped a six-game point drought for Kesselring. The 24-year-old has maintained a fairly steady bottom-four role, but he's picked up just four assists with 40 hits, 27 PIM and 16 blocked shots over 22 games since the start of 2024. He's at 13 points, 44 shots on net, 64 hits, 39 PIM and 31 blocks through 41 contests overall. Kesselring's lack of power-play time keeps his fantasy value l
2024-02-28 update Kesselring recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Canadiens.
2024-02-13 analysis Kesselring's had some productive stretches this season, but he entered Monday in a nine-game slump. He snapped the drought by assisting on a Matias Maccelli tally in the second period. Through 34 appearances, Kesselring has 12 points, 35 shots on net, 43 hits, 25 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a plus-2 rating. He should continue to stick in a bottom-four role, though he's seen mostly sheltered usage in
2024-02-13 update Kesselring registered an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Flyers.
2024-01-16 Weight 191 lb 190 lb
2024-01-14 analysis Kesselring has a helper in each of the last two games following a four-game slump that also saw him sit out once as a healthy scratch. The defenseman continues to look NHL-ready with 11 points, 29 shots on net, 32 hits, 17 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 24 outings. Kesselring can be expected to see sheltered minutes on the third pairing.
2024-01-14 update Kesselring notched an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Wild.
2024-01-12 analysis Kesselring snapped his four-game point drought with the helper. The 23-year-old defenseman has been solid in a third-pairing role with 10 points, 28 shots on net, 30 hits, 17 blocked shots and 12 PIM over 23 outings. He's unlikely to see power-play time or a move up the lineup, so he's a fringe option for fantasy.
2024-01-12 update Kesselring notched an assist in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Flames.
2023-12-28 analysis Kesselring tallied early in the third period to help the Coyotes build a rally. He's scored all four of his goals this season over the last eight games, making the most of his third-pairing role. The 23-year-old defenseman is up to nine points, 21 shots on net, 18 hits, 15 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through 18 appearances. He's gotten a run of playing time when the Coyotes' blue line has de
2023-12-28 update Kesselring scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Avalanche.
2023-12-22 analysis Kesselring scored for the second game in a row and the third time in his last six outings. The 23-year-old surprisingly stayed in the lineup over Juuso Valimaki with Sean Durzi returning from a lower-body injury in this contest. Kesselring is up to eight points, 18 shots on net, 16 hits, 14 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 16 appearances. He's unlikely to see more than third-pairing usage
2023-12-22 update Kesselring scored a goal and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.
2023-12-20 analysis Kesselring's goal at 16:27 of the third period gave the Coyotes their first lead in the game, and it stood as the game-winner. The 23-year-old has scored both of his goals over the last five contests while seeing regular usage on the third pairing. He's up to seven points, 17 shots on net, 16 hits, 14 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 15 outings. Kesselring currently has the edge over Josh
2023-12-20 update Kesselring scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Senators.
2023-12-12 analysis Kesselring's goal was his first in the NHL in 20 career games across the past two seasons. He ended up taking two shots on goal, while posting one blocked shot and two hits in 11:07 of ice time across 19 shifts. Kesselring has picked up a goal with five points and a plus-1 rating across the past six games, and he has gone scoreless in just one of the outings during the span. He'll look to stay hot It was Kesselring's first NHL marker in 20 career games across the past two seasons. He ended up taking two shots on goal while posting one blocked shot and two hits in 11:07 of ice time across 19 shifts. Kesselring has picked up a goal, five points and a plus-1 rating across the past six games -- he's gone scoreless in just one outing during that span. The 23-year-old will look to stay hot as the
2023-12-12 analysis Kesselring's goal was his first in the NHL in 20 career games across the past two seasons. He ended up taking two shots on goal, while posting one blocked shot and two hits in 11:07 of ice time across 19 shifts. Kesselring has picked up a goal with five points and a plus-1 rating across the past six games, and he has gone scoreless in just one of the outings during the span. He'll look to stay hot
2023-12-12 update Kesselring scored a goal in Monday's 5-2 road loss against the Sabres.
2023-12-05 analysis Kesselring has a helper in each of the last four games, and he's gone plus-7 across his last six outings. The 23-year-old is proving himself more and more ready for at least a third-pairing role as he sticks in the lineup. With Sean Durzi (lower body) leaving Monday's game early, the Coyotes may not have to make a decision between Kesselring and Josh Brown for a little longer, especially if Travis
2023-12-05 update Kesselring logged an assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Monday's 6-0 win over the Capitals.
2023-12-03 analysis Kesselring has picked up an assist in each of the last three games. The 23-year-old blueliner has four helpers over eight contests this season. Injuries have hit the Coyotes' defense hard, allowing Kesselring some consistent playing time since mid-November. It's unclear if he'll stay in the lineup -- or on the NHL roster altogether -- after Travis Dermott (hand) is ready to be activated from injur
2023-12-03 update Kesselring notched an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Blues.
2023-12-01 analysis Kesselring has helpers in each of the last two games. The 23-year-old received steady playing time when Juuso Valimaki was out with a mouth injury, but Valimaki returned Thursday with the Coyotes using seven defensemen. Kesselring, Josh Brown or Troy Stecher seem like the likeliest candidates to get squeezed out if the Coyotes return to a traditional six-blueliner arrangement. Kesselring has three
2023-12-01 update Kesselring logged an assist and two hits in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Avalanche.
2023-11-29 analysis Kesselring set up a Michael Carcone goal in the first period. The assist was Kesselring's second of the season through six appearances. The 23-year-old defenseman has added five shots on net, six hits, five blocked shots and a plus-2 rating while averaging 14:22 of ice time per game. While he's stayed in the lineup for a couple of weeks, he may be the defenseman to get bumped when Travis Dermott (
2023-11-29 update Kesselring notched an assist and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Lightning.
2023-11-17 analysis Kesselring didn't have a point in six AHL games prior to his recall last Wednesday, but he got on the scoresheet in his NHL season debut. The 23-year-old defenseman saw just 11:32 of ice time, none of which came on the power play. He'll likely be in the lineup until one of Travis Dermott (upper body) or Juuso Valiamki (mouth) can return.
2023-11-17 update Kesselring notched an assist in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
2023-11-08 analysis Kesselring had yet to get into an NHL game this season but will provide some emergency depth as the club departs on a five-game road trip. Through six minor-league contests, the 2018 sixth-round pick has yet to register a point, so fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting a ton of offense out of him even if he does suit up. Kesselring has yet to get into an NHL game this season but will provide some emergency depth as the club departs on a five-game road trip. Through six minor-league contests, the 2018 sixth-round pick has yet to register a point, so fantasy players shouldn't be expecting much offense from him even if he does suit up for the Coyotes.
2023-11-08 analysis Kesselring had yet to get into an NHL game this season but will provide some emergency depth as the club departs on a five-game road trip. Through six minor-league contests, the 2018 sixth-round pick has yet to register a point, so fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting a ton of offense out of him even if he does suit up.
2023-11-08 update Kesselring was elevated from AHL Tucson on Wednesday.
2023-10-09 analysis Kesselring tallied three assists in nine games with Arizona last year. He also scored 15 goals and 29 points in 59 games with AHL Tucson and Bakersfield. The 23-year-old blueliner could fill a depth role at the top level to start the 2023-24 campaign. The Coyotes did some roster shuffling just before the start of the season but it looks like Kesselring will start the year at the AHL level. The 23-year-old dressed in nine games with Arizona as a rookie last season, picking up three assists.
2023-10-09 update Kesselring was recalled from AHL Tucson on Sunday. Kesselring was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Monday.
2023-10-08 analysis Kesselring tallied three assists in nine games with Arizona last year. He also scored 15 goals and 29 points in 59 games with AHL Tucson and Bakersfield. The 23-year-old blueliner could fill a depth role at the top level to start the 2023-24 campaign.
2023-10-08 update Kesselring was recalled from AHL Tucson on Sunday.
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2023-09-07 Salary Cap Hit $0.000M $0.925M
2023-09-07 Salary $0.000M $0.925M
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2023-09-07 Pickable No Yes
2023-09-06 prospect No Yes
2023-07-13 Active in League No Yes
2023-07-13 Franchise 2023 2023 Tempe Coyotes