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JULY 13 • NHL.COM

Islanders Sign Kessel | New York Islanders Islanders sign defenseman Matthew Kessel to a one-year contract

JULY 1 • NHL.COM

Agrees to one-year deal Kessel signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Islanders on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Kessel had a consistent role with the Blues across the past two seasons, most recently recording 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.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Not going to be back in St. Louis Kessel did not get a qualifying offer from the Blues on Monday, according to PuckPedia.

Impact Kessel, a fifth-round pick by St. Louis in 2020, appeared in 29 games with the team in 2025-26, posting two goals, three points, 22 hits, 26 blocks and a plus-1 rating. The right-shot defenseman will likely be able to come to terms on a contract agreement with a new team July 1.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time sparse Kessel made just his fourth appearance in the last 18 games in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Devils.

Impact Colton Parayko (back) was out Saturday, opening the door for Kessel to fill in. When the Blues are at full health, Kessel appears to be out of favor, with Tyler Tucker and Logan Mailloux most often filling out the defense. For the season, Kessel has three points, 13 shots on net, 12 hits, 15 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 23 appearances.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact This was just his second appearance in the last 12 games. Kessel has fallen out of favor for a third-pairing role, with Tyler Tucker and Logan Mailloux most often getting looks in those spots instead. Kessel has three points, 11 shots on net, seven hits, 10 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over 19 contests this season. Even if he claims a regular role in the lineup, he's unlikely to produce enough of anything to help fantasy managers.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

St. Louis Blues vs. Winnipeg Jets - Game Highlights

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Nets game-winner Friday Kessel scored a goal in Friday's 4-3 win over the Senators.

Impact Kessel had been a healthy scratch for the previous two games. The 25-year-old is battling for ice time with Tyler Tucker and Logan Mailloux. Kessel is up to two goals, eight shots on net, five hits, six blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 14 appearances, and even if he secures a steady bottom-four role, he likely won't produce enough in any area to help much in fantasy.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game Highlights: Blues 4, Senators 3

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Matthew Kessel scores to help Blues beat Senators 4-3

Matthew Kessel and Pavel Buchnevich each scored in the third period to help the St. Louis Blues beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

NHL On The Fly: Top Shelf | NHL.com Matthew Kessel, Jason Robertson, and Will Smith steal the night with impressive highlight-reel goals

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • NHL.COM

Scores in Tuesday's win Kessel scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Flames.

Impact Kessel has played a part-time role over the first month-plus of the season. The 25-year-old was making just his eighth appearance of the season, and he was able to get on the scoresheet for the first time with a goal at 13:43 of the first period. He's added six shots on net, five hits, two blocked shots, four PIM and a plus-2 rating. Kessel's ice time is likely to remain low, as the Blues frequently lean heavily on their top-four blueliners, and he's firmly on the third pairing at best.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Walker, Binnington lead Blues to 3-2 win over Flames

Nathan Walker scored the game-winning goal and Oskar Sundqvist added two assists, lifting the St. Louis Blues to a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Blues To Make Logan Mailloux Healthy Scratch Defenseman has encountered struggles in early games with Blues this season, will be replaced by Matthew Kessel

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Young St. Louis Blues Defenseman Gets Engaged - Community Post St. Louis Blues defenseman Matthew Kessel is off the board.

JULY 24, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

MARCH 7, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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

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Matthew Kessel scores to help Blues beat Senators 4-3

Walker, Binnington lead Blues to 3-2 win over Flames