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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

Sent back down Kesselring was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Thursday, per CapFriendly.

Impact 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.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to AHL Kesselring was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Saturday, per CapFriendly.

Impact 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.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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