MATTHEW KESSEL NEWS

Firmly in reserve role Kessel has played just twice in 16 games since his March 7 recall from AHL Springfield.

Impact 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.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Game Day: Oskar Sundqvist, Nick Leddy back for Blues to end home stand vs. Montreal Both veterans will be back in the lineup against Montreal, as Dalibor Dvorsky and Matthew Kessel will draw back out.

MARCH 25 • STLTODAY.COM

Blues defenseman Matthew Kessel in the NHL for rest of season after extended stay in Springfield In speaking to reporters at the trade deadline, general manager Doug Armstrong said that Matthew Kessel would be in the NHL for the rest of...

MARCH 13 • STLTODAY.COM

Recalled from minors Kessel was recalled from AHL Springfield on Friday.

Impact Kessel played 27 games with the Blues earlier in the season, picking up three assists while averaging 13:05 of ice time on the bottom pairing. He will take the spot of Colton Parayko (knee) on the roster, though he will likely be a healthy scratch Friday in Anaheim.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors Kessel was recalled from AHL Springfield on Friday.

Impact Kessel played 27 games with the Blues earlier in the season, picking up three assists while averaging 13:05 of ice time on the bottom pairing. He will take the spot of Colton Parayko (knee) on the roster, though he will likely be a healthy scratch Friday in Anaheim.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to AHL Kessel was reassigned to AHL Springfield on Monday.

Impact Kessel was a healthy scratch in Sunday's 2-1 win over Utah. He has three assists, 17 shots on goal, 20 blocked shots and 22 hits in 27 NHL appearances this season. If Nick Leddy (lower body) and Tyler Tucker (upper body) aren't available for Tuesday's game versus Edmonton, Kessel could return from the minors.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by St. Louis Kessel was recalled from AHL Springfield on Friday.

Impact Kessel was sent to the minors in mid-January, but he'll rejoin the Blues ahead of Friday's road matchup against Colorado. The 24-year-old has appeared in 26 games for St. Louis this year, racking up three assists, 21 hits, 19 blocked shots and 10 PIM while averaging 13:00 of ice time.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Kessel was sent to AHL Springfield on Saturday.

Impact The Blues picked up defenseman Cam Fowler in a trade with Anaheim on Saturday, making Kessel the odd-man out. Kessel had three assists in 26 games with the Blues before his demotion.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs helper Saturday Kessel produced an assist in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Flyers.

Impact Kessel put up three helpers over 13 appearances in November. The defenseman has been in the lineup regularly, but he's seen limited minutes on the third pairing. He's up to three helpers, 12 shots on net, 15 hits, 14 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 21 contests, averaging just 12:26 of ice time. Without a larger role, Kessel is not an option for most fantasy formats.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets on scoresheet with assist Kessel logged an assist and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Lightning.

Impact The helper was Kessel's first point in 10 outings this season. The 24-year-old defenseman has added eight blocked shots, six shots on goal, five hits, four PIM and a minus-3 rating. Kessel should have a little more job security in the short term, as Philip Broberg (lower body) is out 4-6 weeks, joining Nick Leddy (lower body) as injured St. Louis blueliners.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seeing third-pairing minutes Kessel has not recorded a point through his first eight contests in 2024-25.

Impact Kessel has been in the lineup more often than not while competing for playing time with Pierre-Olivier Joseph and Scott Perunovich. The 24-year-old Kessel has five shots on net, five hits, five blocked shots, four PIM and a minus-2 rating this season. Kessel will have a tougher time staying in the lineup once Nick Leddy (lower body) is ready to return.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to AHL Kessel was reassigned to AHL Springfield on Thursday.

Impact Kessel recorded a goal and seven points in 39 games with St. Louis this season. The Blues' campaign is over, but he can get in some extra contests with Springfield. Kessel has also collected two goals and seven points in 34 appearances with the minor-league club.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first NHL goal Kessel scored a goal and added two PIM in Sunday's 6-5 shootout win over the Ducks.

Impact The goal snapped a six-game point drought for the 23-year-old defenseman, and it was his first NHL tally. Kessel impressed the Blues enough to earn a two-year contract extension in March, but he's still got room to grow. He's at five points, 23 shots on net, 61 blocked shots, 36 hits, 12 PIM and a minus-3 rating over 35 appearances this season.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets two-year extension Kessel signed a two-year, $1.6 million contract extension with the Blues on Wednesday.

Impact Kessel has three assists, eight PIM, 19 hits and 44 blocks in 23 contests this season. He also has two goals and seven points in 34 outings with AHL Springfield. The 23-year-old's extension is a one-way deal, which suggests he's in line to spend the full 2024-25 campaign with the big club.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Kessel was promoted from AHL Springfield on Sunday.

Impact Kessel has logged just two assists in 22 NHL games this season. His last appearance at the top level was Feb. 24 against Detroit.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted to minors Kessel was reassigned to AHL Springfield on Monday.

Impact Kessel was deemed expendable after Justin Faulk (lower body) was activated off long-term injured reserve. For his part, the 23-year-old Kessel has managed just two points in 22 NHL games this season while averaging 17:25 of ice time. The blueliner hasn't been significantly more productive in the minors, having notched two goals and four assists in 29 outings with the Thunderbirds.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ascends to top level Kessel was recalled from AHL Springfield on Saturday.

Impact Kessel was recalled as Justin Faulk (lower body) will not be available to play in Pittsburgh on Saturday. The 23-year-old blueliner played in two games last season with the Blues, firing three shots on net and blocking one shot. Kessel has two goals and six points in 29 AHL games this season. He will likely be the seventh defenseman on the Blues' depth chart at this time.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Kessel uses first experience in NHL as 'confidence boost,' ready to continue growth with Thunderbirds "Gave me a lot of confidence knowing that my game can translate at the next level,” Matthew Kessel said.

APRIL 17, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Returned to minors Kessel was reassigned to AHL Springfield on Thursday.

Impact Kessel's demotion could be an indication that Robert Bortuzzo (upper body) will be ready to play against the Rangers on Thursday. For his part, the 22-year-old Kessel logged two games for the Blues this year in which he recorded three shots and one block while averaging 15:10 of ice time. Barring some additional injury concerns among the Blues' defensemen, this may mark the end of Kessel's NHL action this year.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Up with Blues Kessel was recalled from AHL Springfield on Sunday under emergency conditions.

Impact Kessel's promotion to the NHL comes after Marco Scandella left Saturday's 6-1 loss to Nashville with a lower-body injury. If Scandella is unavailable to play Sunday versus Boston, Robert Bortuzzo will likely replace him in the lineup.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE