Danny DeKeyser

Age 31 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
Expansion Draft Status
Eligible
  • Cap Hit: $5,000,000
  • 6.1% of team cap space
  • Accumulated Cap Hit: $3,805,172
  • Year 5 of 6 year contract
  • Expiry Status UFA | 2022 | 32 yrs old
  • Career Earnings: $31,225,000

Transaction History
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.
2020-2021 Regular Season Stats

Danny DeKeyser		 GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
Detroit Red Wings 35 2 5 7 -3 14 507 48.50 44.60 0.60 43.70 -2.60 0.24 0.71
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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 35 2 5 7 14 507 48.50 44.60 0.60 43.70 -2.60 0.24 0.71
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Active Contract

Signing Team
Signing Date July 26, 2016
Signing Status RFA
Agent Wade Arnott
Buyout Calculator
Standard Contract | 6 Years $30,000,000 6.13% 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
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Contract History

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