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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