Danny DeKeyser

Age 33 Mar 7, 1990
Detroit USA
Defense shoots left
6'3" 191 cm
183 lbs 83 kg
ELC Signing Age 23
Waivers Signing Age 22
UFA Year 2017
Agent Matt Federico

Transaction History
Oct 4, 2022 Danny DeKeyser | Vancouver released DeKeyser from his professional tryout contract Tuesday.
Sep 9, 2022 Vancouver Canucks | Danny DeKeyser | DeKeyser penned a professional tryout offer with the Vancouver Canucks on Friday.
Apr 23, 2022 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | DeKeyser produced an assist in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Mar 30, 2022 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | DeKeyser (undisclosed) has been activated off injured reserve and will play Wednesday versus the New York Rangers.
Mar 29, 2022 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | DeKeyser (undisclosed) could rejoin the lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the New York Rangers, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
Mar 8, 2022 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | DeKeyser was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with an undisclosed injury.
Mar 7, 2022 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | DeKeyser was placed on waivers Monday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Feb 27, 2022 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | DeKeyser registered an assist but was minus-3 in Saturday's 10-7 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Jan 26, 2022 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | DeKeyser is currently listed as a top-pairing defenseman, but he has only three points -- all assists -- through 34 games this season.
Jan 2, 2022 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | DeKeyser registered an assist Sunday, but the Detroit Red Wings suffered a 5-1 loss to the Boston Bruins.
Dec 11, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | DeKeyser managed a plus-1 rating in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.
Dec 4, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | DeKeyser will be a healthy scratch Saturday versus the New York Islanders.
Dec 3, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | The Red Wings removed DeKeyser (COVID-19) from virus-related protocols Friday.
Nov 27, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | DeKeyser (COVID-19 protocols) missed practice Friday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
Nov 24, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | DeKeyser (COVID-19 protocols) will not play Wednesday versus the St. Louis Blues.
Nov 5, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | DeKeyser was a healthy scratch Thursday evening when the Detroit Red Wings suffered a 5-1 loss to the Boston Bruins, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
May 12, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | DeKeyser has been nominated for the Masterton Trophy by the Detroit Red Wings, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
May 8, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | DeKeyser scored a goal on his only shot and added a pair of blocks Saturday in a 5-4 overtime loss to Columbus.
Apr 22, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | DeKeyser notched two assists, three shots on goal, three blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Dallas Stars.
Apr 15, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | DeKeyser produced an assist, five blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Apr 11, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | DeKeyser was waived by the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports.
Apr 6, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | DeKeyser scored a goal in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Nashville Predators.
Mar 29, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | DeKeyser pitched in an assist Sunday in a 4-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Feb 25, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | DeKeyser managed an assist to complement a plus-3 rating Thursday in a 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
Feb 25, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | DeKeyser was promoted to the active roster ahead of Thursday's game versus the Nashville Predators.
Feb 24, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | DeKeyser was assigned to Detroit's taxi squad Wednesday.
Feb 23, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | DeKeyser was promoted from the taxi squad to the active roster ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Nashville Predators.
Feb 20, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | DeKeyser (leg) will play in Saturday's game versus the Florida Panthers, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
Feb 20, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | DeKeyser (leg) was promoted from the taxi squad Saturday.
Feb 17, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said he would like to see DeKeyser -- who was waived and subsequently relegated to the taxi squad -- improve his leg strength following surgery, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
Feb 15, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | DeKeyser cleared waivers and was assigned to the taxi squad Monday.
Feb 14, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | DeKeyser was waived by the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports.
Jan 28, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | Dekeyser scored his first goal of the season in Thursday's 7-3 loss to Dallas. He also had two blocks and one shot.
Jan 1, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Danny DeKeyser | DeKeyser took part in Friday's training camp session, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports, indicating the blueliner has recovered from his back injury.
Jan 15, 2019 Detroit Red Wings | Activated D Danny DeKeyser from injured reserve.
Nov 19, 2017 Detroit Red Wings | Activated D Danny DeKeyser from injured reserve.
Jul 26, 2016 Detroit Red Wings | Re-signed D Danny DeKeyser to a six-year, $30 million contract.
Oct 4, 2015 Detroit Red Wings | Placed D Danny DeKeyser on IR.
Nov 20, 2013 Detroit Red Wings | Placed D Danny DeKeyser on IR.
Jun 3, 2013 Detroit Red Wings | Assigned D Danny Dekeyser to Grand Rapids (AHL).
Mar 29, 2013 Detroit Red Wings | Signed C Danny Dekeyser to a two-year contract.
Regular Season Stats

Danny DeKeyser
GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
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Career Stats
Season Team League GP G A TP PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60 Playoffs GP G A TP PIM
2006-2007 Compuware 18U AAA T1EHL 18U 26 3 6 9 30
2007-2008 Compuware 18U AAA T1EHL 18U 25 1 13 14 26
2008-2009 Trail Smoke Eaters BCHL 58 8 17 25 12 Playoffs 3 1 0 1 0
2009-2010 Sioux City Musketeers USHL 41 1 10 11 12
2010-2011 Western Michigan Univ. NCAA 42 5 12 17 43
2011-2012 Western Michigan Univ. NCAA 41 5 12 17 42
2012-2013 Western Michigan Univ. NCAA 35 2 13 15 22
2012-2013 Detroit Red Wings NHL 11 0 1 1 2 163 80.00 53.39 -6.59 57.40 -2.75 0.00 0.37 Playoffs 2 0 0 0 0
2013-2014 Detroit Red Wings NHL 65 4 19 23 30 1,073 56.52 48.27 -2.94 49.54 -3.93 0.11 0.84 Playoffs 5 0 0 0 0
2013-2014 USA WC 8 0 2 2 16
2014-2015 Detroit Red Wings NHL 80 2 29 31 42 1,293 55.32 54.19 3.34 54.03 0.40 0.09 0.97 Playoffs 7 1 0 1 0
2015-2016 Detroit Red Wings NHL 78 8 12 20 44 1,364 46.59 50.05 0.24 48.76 -5.22 0.26 0.66 Playoffs 5 0 1 1 0
2016-2017 Detroit Red Wings NHL 82 4 8 12 33 1,453 41.13 46.07 -2.09 45.50 -3.21 0.12 0.41
2016-2017 USA WC 8 0 0 0 6
2017-2018 Detroit Red Wings NHL 65 6 6 12 28 1,125 50.00 49.57 1.85 48.75 0.95 0.32 0.53
2018-2019 Detroit Red Wings NHL 52 5 15 20 39 945 54.43 47.47 6.23 48.33 2.79 0.25 1.08
2019-2020 Detroit Red Wings NHL 8 0 4 4 4 140 35.70 40.00 -16.10 39.70 -8.20 1.28
2020-2021 Detroit Red Wings NHL 47 4 8 12 18 703 52.10 44.40 0.40 42.30 -2.90 0.26 0.85
2021-2022 Detroit Red Wings NHL 59 0 11 11 26 923 39.40 42.40 -4.40 44.00 -2.60 0.65
2022-2023 Toronto Marlies AHL 3 1 0 1 0
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Contract History

Signing Team Detroit Red Wings logo
Signing Date July 26, 2016
Signing Status RFA
Agent Matt Federico
Standard Contract | 6 Years $30,000,000 6.85% of cap space
2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022
Cap Hit $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000
UFA
AAV $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $3,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000
Signing Bonuses $1,000,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $0 $500,000
Total Salary $4,000,000 $5,500,000 $5,500,000 $5,500,000 $4,500,000 $5,000,000
Minors Salary $4,000,000 $5,500,000 $5,500,000 $5,500,000 $4,500,000 $5,000,000
Clauses NTC NTC NTC M-NTC M-NTC
UFA Year
Contract completed by Wade Arnott of Newport, now represented by Matt Federico of O2K
Signing Team Detroit Red Wings logo
Signing Date September 20, 2014
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 2 Years $4,375,000 3.17% of cap space
2014-2015 2015-2016
Cap Hit $2,187,500 $2,187,500
RFA
AAV $2,187,500 $2,187,500
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $1,625,000 $2,250,000
Signing Bonuses $500,000 $0
Total Salary $2,125,000 $2,250,000
Minors Salary $2,125,000 $2,250,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Detroit Red Wings logo
Signing Date March 30, 2013
Entry Level Contract | 2 Years $2,700,000 1.54% of cap space
2012-2013 2013-2014
Cap Hit $925,000 $925,000
RFA
AAV $1,350,000 $1,350,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $850,000
Base Salary $832,500 $832,500
Signing Bonuses $92,500 $92,500
Total Salary $925,000 $925,000
Minors Salary $70,000 $70,000
Clauses
UFA Year