Kessel signed a two-year, $1.6 million contract extension with the Blues on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Kessel has three assists, eight PIM, 19 hits and 44 blocks in 23 contests this season. He also has two goals and seven points in 34 outings with AHL Springfield. The 23-year-old's extension is a one-way deal, which suggests he could spend more time with the big club in 2024-25.

Kessel was promoted from AHL Springfield on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Kessel has logged just two assists in 22 NHL games this season. His last appearance at the top level was Feb. 24 against Detroit.

Kessel was reassigned to AHL Springfield on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Kessel recorded two blocked shots across 13:00 of ice time in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Kessel has now played 10 NHL games but has yet to post a point. Through eight games this season, he has averaged 16:26 of ice time, firing six shots on net and blocking 18 shots. The 23-year-old blueliner produced 42 points through 115 games in the AHL, so his ceiling is certainly limited at this level.

Kessel was recalled from AHL Springfield on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Kessel will replace Justin Faulk (lower body) in the lineup against Pittsburgh on Saturday. The 23-year-old Kessel appeared in two games last season with the Blues, firing three shots on net and blocking one shot. He has two goals and six points in 29 AHL games this season.

Kessel was reassigned to AHL Springfield on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Kessel was recalled from AHL Springfield on Sunday under emergency conditions.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Kessel signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Blues on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Kessel's contract will begin at the start of the 2022-23 season. The defenseman out of UMass will compete for a spot on the Blues in camp next season, but he'll likely wind up in the AHL to begin his career.