Kessel was sent to AHL Springfield on Saturday.
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.
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Blues' Matt Kessel: Logs helper Saturday
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Kessel produced an assist in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Flyers.
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.
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Blues' Matt Kessel: Gets on scoresheet with assist
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Kessel logged an assist and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Lightning.
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.
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Blues' Matt Kessel: Nets first NHL goal
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Kessel scored a goal and added two PIM in Sunday's 6-5 shootout win over the Ducks.
The goal snapped a six-game point drought for the 23-year-old defenseman, and it was his first NHL tally. Kessel impressed the Blues enough to earn a two-year contract extension in March, but he's still got room to grow. He's at five points, 23 shots on net, 61 blocked shots, 36 hits, 12 PIM and a minus-3 rating over 35 appearances this season.
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Blues' Matt Kessel: Recalled from AHL
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Kessel was promoted from AHL Springfield on Sunday.
Kessel has logged just two assists in 22 NHL games this season. His last appearance at the top level was Feb. 24 against Detroit.
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Blues' Matt Kessel: Demoted to minors
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Kessel was reassigned to AHL Springfield on Monday.
Kessel lost his roster spot after Justin Faulk (lower body) was activated off long-term injured reserve. 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.
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Blues' Matt Kessel: Seeking first NHL point
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Kessel recorded two blocked shots across 13:00 of ice time in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Blues.
Kessel has played 10 NHL games over the past two seasons, but he has yet to post a point at the top level. Through eight games with the Blues this season, he has averaged 16:26 of ice time, firing six shots on net and blocking 18 shots. The 23-year-old blueliner has produced 42 points through 115 career games in the AHL.
