Danny DeKeyser

Age 32 Mar 7, 1990

Detroit USA

Defense shoots left

6'3" 191 cm

190 lbs 86 kg

ELC Signing Age 23

Waivers Signing Age 22

UFA Year 2017

Agent Wade Arnott

No contract for upcoming season.
View historical contract(s)
Career Earnings: $36,225,000

Transaction History

Apr 23, 2022		Detroit Red Wings \| Danny DeKeyser \| DeKeyser produced an assist in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Penguins.
Mar 30, 2022	Activated	Detroit Red Wings \| Danny DeKeyser \| DeKeyser (undisclosed) has been activated off injured reserve and will play Wednesday versus the Rangers.
Mar 29, 2022		Detroit Red Wings \| Danny DeKeyser \| DeKeyser (undisclosed) could rejoin the lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the 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 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 Red Wings suffered a 5-1 loss to the Bruins.
Dec 11, 2021		Detroit Red Wings \| Danny DeKeyser \| DeKeyser managed a plus-1 rating in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Avalanche.
Dec 4, 2021		Detroit Red Wings \| Danny DeKeyser \| DeKeyser will be a healthy scratch Saturday versus the 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 Blues.
Nov 5, 2021		Detroit Red Wings \| Danny DeKeyser \| DeKeyser was a healthy scratch Thursday evening when the Red Wings suffered a 5-1 loss to the 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 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 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 Blackhawks.
Apr 11, 2021		Detroit Red Wings \| Danny DeKeyser \| DeKeyser was waived by the 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 Predators.
Mar 29, 2021		Detroit Red Wings \| Danny DeKeyser \| DeKeyser pitched in an assist Sunday in a 4-1 win over the 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 Predators.
Feb 25, 2021		Detroit Red Wings \| Danny DeKeyser \| DeKeyser was promoted to the active roster ahead of Thursday's game versus the Predators.
Feb 24, 2021	Assigned	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 Predators.
Feb 20, 2021		Detroit Red Wings \| Danny DeKeyser \| DeKeyser (leg) will play in Saturday's game versus the 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	Assigned	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 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	Activated	Detroit Red Wings \| activated D Danny DeKeyser from injured reserve.
Nov 19, 2017	Activated	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	Injured	Detroit Red Wings \| placed D Danny DeKeyser on IR.
Nov 20, 2013	Injured	Detroit Red Wings \| placed D Danny DeKeyser on IR.
Jun 3, 2013	Assigned	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.

Current Stats
Career Stats

2021-2022 Regular Season Stats

Danny DeKeyser	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM	TOI	GF%	DFF%	Rel DFF%	CF%	Rel CF%	G60	P60
Detroit Red Wings	59	0	11	11	-8	26	923	39.40	42.40	-4.40	44.00	-2.60		0.65
Danny DeKeyser Stats by Elite Prospects							Danny DeKeyser Advanced Stats by

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
Danny DeKeyser Stats by Elite Prospects \| Danny DeKeyser Advanced Stats by

Contract History

Signing Team

Signing Date July 26, 2016
Signing Status RFA
Agent Wade Arnott

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

Signing Team

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

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