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Sent to AHL Kesselring was sent down to AHL Tuscon on Friday, per Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports.

Impact Kesselring was sent down to make himself 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 will for sure be back with the big club as he's been playing on the second defensive pairing with Juuso Valimaki.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal in win Kesselring scored a goal, went plus-2 and added four PIM in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact 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.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Posts assist Tuesday Kesselring recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Snaps slump with helper Kesselring registered an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Flyers.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Kesselring fined maximum for actions in Coyotes game | NHL.com Defenseman disciplined $2,408.85 for cross-checking Lightning defenseman Crozier

JANUARY 26 • NHL.COM

Assists in consecutive outings Kesselring notched an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Wild.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Garners helper in loss Kesselring notched an assist in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Flames.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes goal in rally Kesselring scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Avalanche.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Thursday Kesselring scored a goal and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies go-ahead goal Kesselring scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Senators.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Kesselring Scores Coyotes' Fourth Straight Goal After Puck Goes In Off Travis Hamonic

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Nets first NHL goal Kesselring scored a goal in Monday's 5-2 road loss against the Sabres.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assist streak at four games Kesselring logged an assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Monday's 6-0 win over the Capitals.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lends helper in win Kesselring notched an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Blues.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adds another assist Kesselring logged an assist and two hits in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Avalanche.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slides helper Tuesday Kesselring notched an assist and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Lightning.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assist in win Kesselring notched an assist in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors Kesselring was elevated from AHL Tucson on Wednesday.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to minors Kesselring was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Monday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Coyotes Kesselring was recalled from AHL Tucson on Sunday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted to AHL Kesselring was sent to AHL Tucson on Friday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Kesselring notched three assists in the final two games of the season. He was held scoreless in his first seven career NHL appearances.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Kesselring was recalled from AHL Tucson on Thursday.

Impact 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.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes pair of helpers Kesselring notched two assists, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Canucks.

Impact Kesselring finished his nine-game NHL audition with three helpers, which all came in his last two outings. The 23-year-old is almost assuredly set to close out this campaign with AHL Tucson, but he's shown a decent level of NHL readiness, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him win a roster spot for 2023-24.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors Kesselring was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Monday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first NHL point Kesselring notched an assist, five hits and two PIM in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Avalanche.

Impact 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.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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