Matt Kessel
Former
2025 Stats
G
2
A
1
PP Pts
0
+/-
1
PIM
10
2026 Projections
Signed a two-year, $1.6 million contract extension with the Blues in March of 2024.
Not going to be back in St. Louis
Kessel did not get a qualifying offer from the Blues on Monday, according to PuckPedia.
ANALYSIS
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.
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.
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2025 NHL Game Log
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 12:32
- Average Power Play TOI: 0:00
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 0:24
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2023–24
16:48
0:02
0:34
2024–25
13:08
0:01
0:25
2025–26
12:32
0:00
0:24
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2025
2024
Kessel has played in 70 regular-season games for the Blues over the last three years, earning a total of 10 points with 48 shots on net, 62 hits and 89 blocked shots. That gives a good perspective on what he might do if he is able to secure a full-time NHL role, but there's no guarantee that will happen in 2025-26. Kessel will be in contention for a third-pairing spot for the Blues in 2025-26, competing with Tyler Tucker and Logan Mailloux for minutes. At 25 years old, Kessel is unlikely to be anything more than a depth option in the NHL, which doesn't lead to much fantasy value.
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Playing time sparse
Kessel made just his fourth appearance in the last 18 games in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Devils.
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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.
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Nets game-winner Friday
Kessel scored a goal in Friday's 4-3 win over the Senators.
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Scores in Tuesday's win
Kessel scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Flames.
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Firmly in reserve role
Kessel has played just twice in 16 games since his March 7 recall from AHL Springfield.
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