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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