Tanner Kero

Age 31 Jul 24, 1992

Hancock USA

Center shoots left

6'0" 183 cm

185 lbs 84 kg

ELC Signing Age 22

Waivers Signing Age 23

UFA Year 2020

Agent Pete Rutili

No contract for upcoming season.

View historical contract(s)
Career Earnings: $5,860,000

Transaction History

Oct 1, 2022	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero has cleared waivers and has been sent to the Texas Stars of the AHL, per the Dallas Stars website.
May 11, 2022	Dallas Stars \| Ty Dellandrea \| Dellandrea headlined the list of 11 players recalled from AHL Texas on Wednesday. In addition to Dellandrea, the Dallas Stars brought up forwards Oscar Back, Rhett Gardner, Tanner Kero, Riley Damiani, Riley Tufte and Fredrik Karlstrom plus defenders Joseph Cecconi, Jerad Rosburg, Ryan Shea and Alex Petrovic.
Feb 24, 2022	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero was waived by the Dallas Stars on Thursday.
Feb 18, 2022	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero was a healthy scratch for Friday's game versus the Chicago Blackhawks.
Feb 1, 2022	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero registered an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Calgary Flames.
Jan 24, 2022	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero departed the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Monday, per Bruce LeVine of Dallas Stars Radio.
Jan 17, 2022	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Monday.
Jan 11, 2022	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero (concussion) was given the green light to return to play Tuesday, per Bruce LeVine of Dallas Stars Radio.
Jan 6, 2022	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero (concussion) won't be in the lineup against the Florida Panthers on Thursday, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports. He's also been designated for IR, per the NHL media site.
Dec 20, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero has entered the league's concussion protocols, Bruce LeVine of Dallas Stars Radio reports, and should be considered out indefinitely.
Dec 18, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero was stretchered off the ice after suffering an upper-body injury in Saturday's game versus the Chicago Blackhawks, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.
Nov 21, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| The Stars recalled Kero from AHL Texas on Sunday, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Nov 12, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero cleared waivers Friday and will be assigned to AHL Texas, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News
Nov 11, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero was waived by Dallas on Thursday, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Nov 3, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero recorded an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Winnipeg Jets.
Oct 16, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero produced an assist in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins.
May 17, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero signed a two-year, two-way contract extension with the Dallas Stars on Monday.
May 7, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero notched an assist and two hits in Friday's 5-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
May 4, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero recorded an assist in Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers.
Apr 22, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero recorded two power-play assists in Thursday's 7-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings.
Apr 20, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero scored a goal and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Apr 12, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero was promoted to the active roster Monday.
Apr 11, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero was reassigned to the taxi squad Sunday.
Apr 5, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero was waived by the Dallas Stars on Monday, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports.
Apr 3, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero scored the game-winning goal 2:52 into the third period of Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. He also had three shots and one hit.
Apr 3, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero has been added to the Dallas Stars' active roster ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes, Bruce LeVine of Dallas Stars Radio reports.
Apr 2, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero was assigned to the taxi squad Friday.
Mar 30, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero was promoted to the active roster Tuesday.
Mar 29, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero was assigned to the taxi squad Monday.
Mar 27, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero was promoted to the active roster Saturday.
Mar 25, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero was designated for the taxi squad Thursday.
Mar 23, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero was promoted to the active roster Tuesday.
Mar 22, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero was assigned to the taxi squad Monday.
Mar 21, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero registered an assist in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Nashville Predators.
Mar 20, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero scored a goal on two shots and added a pair of hits in a 3-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday.
Mar 20, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero was promoted to the active roster Saturday.
Mar 18, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero was promoted to the active roster Thursday, Bruce LeVine of Dallas Stars Radio reports.
Mar 5, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero was reassigned to Dallas' taxi squad Friday.
Mar 4, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero was promoted to the active roster Thursday.
Mar 3, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero was designated for the taxi squad Wednesday.
Mar 2, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero was brought up from the taxi squad to the active roster Tuesday.
Feb 24, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero has been assigned to Dallas' taxi squad, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Feb 23, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero was placed on waivers Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Feb 22, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero was promoted from the taxi squad ahead of Monday's game versus the Florida Panthers.
Feb 10, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero was reassigned to Dallas' taxi squad Wednesday.
Feb 9, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero has been promoted from the taxi squad to Dallas' active roster, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Feb 8, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero was designated for the taxi squad Monday, Bruce LeVine of Dallas Stars Radio reports.
Feb 6, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero was activated from the taxi squad Saturday.
Feb 3, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero was reassigned to Dallas' taxi squad Wednesday.
Feb 2, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero was activated from the taxi squad Tuesday.
Feb 1, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero was assigned to the taxi squad Monday.
Jan 26, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| The Stars added Kero to their active roster Tuesday, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Jan 25, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero was assigned to Dallas' taxi squad Monday.
Jan 24, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| Kero was activated from the taxi squad Sunday.
Jan 21, 2021	Dallas Stars \| Tanner Kero \| The Stars placed Kero on the taxi squad Thursday, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Jul 1, 2019	Dallas Stars \| Signed C Tanner Kero to a two-year, two-way contract worth $1.4 million.
Jan 20, 2019	Vancouver Canucks \| Assigned C Tanner Kero to Utica (AHL).
Jan 17, 2019	Vancouver Canucks \| Recalled C Tanner Kero from Utica (AHL).
Sep 21, 2018	Vancouver Canucks \| Assigned C Tanner Kero to Utica (AHL).
Jun 24, 2018	Vancouver Canucks \| Acquired C Tanner Kero from the Chicago Blackhawks for C Michael Chaput.
Dec 8, 2017	Chicago Blackhawks \| Assigned RW Tanner Kero to Rockford (AHL).
Mar 23, 2017	Chicago Blackhawks \| Re-signed RW Tanner Kero to a two-year contract extension.
Feb 16, 2017	Chicago Blackhawks \| Recalled C Tanner Kero from Rockford (AHL).
Feb 12, 2017	Chicago Blackhawks \| Assigned RW Tanner Kero to Rockford (AHL).
Dec 22, 2016	Chicago Blackhawks \| Recalled RW Tanner Kero from Rockford (AHL).
Oct 3, 2016	Chicago Blackhawks \| Assigned RW Tanner Kero to Rockford (AHL).
Dec 7, 2015	Chicago Blackhawks \| Assigned RW Tanner Kero to Rockford (AHL).
Oct 27, 2015	Chicago Blackhawks \| Recalled RW Tanner Kero from Rockford (AHL).
Apr 2, 2015	Chicago Blackhawks \| Signed RW Tanner Kero to an entry-level contract.

Current Stats
Career Stats

Regular Season Stats

Tanner Kero	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM	TOI	GF%	DFF%	Rel DFF%	CF%	Rel CF%	G60	P60
Tanner Kero Stats by Elite Prospects							Tanner Kero 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
	2008-2009	Hancock Central High	USHS-MI	0	38	31	69	0
	2009-2010	Marquette Rangers	NAHL	57	32	19	51	39									Playoffs	3	1	0	1	0
	2010-2011	Fargo Force	USHL	55	14	23	37	22									Playoffs	5	1	0	1	0
	2011-2012	Michigan Tech	NCAA	39	9	7	16	14
	2012-2013	Michigan Tech	NCAA	33	11	13	24	27
	2013-2014	Michigan Tech	NCAA	40	15	10	25	16
	2014-2015	Michigan Tech	NCAA	41	20	26	46	10
	2014-2015	Rockford IceHogs	AHL	6	5	0	5	0									Playoffs	6	2	1	3	0
	2015-2016	Rockford IceHogs	AHL	60	20	19	39	23									Playoffs	3	0	2	2	0
	2015-2016	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL	17	1	2	3	2	171	38.46	35.34	-15.06	46.46	-8.24	0.00	0.70
	2016-2017	Rockford IceHogs	AHL	28	7	13	20	14
	2016-2017	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL	47	6	10	16	8	550	60.98	50.41	0.99	48.32	-4.19	0.44	1.31	Playoffs	4	0	0	0	0
	2017-2018	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL	8	1	2	3	0	70	66.67	58.02	12.38	45.33	-5.36	0.85	2.56
	2017-2018	Rockford IceHogs	AHL	36	8	12	20	8									Playoffs	12	0	3	3	0
	2018-2019	Utica Comets	AHL	67	24	33	57	37
	2019-2020	Texas Stars	AHL	49	8	25	33	20
	2020-2021	Dallas Stars	NHL	39	3	7	10	6	357	44.40	51.00	-2.90	50.30	-3.40	0.34	1.18
	2021-2022	Dallas Stars	NHL	23	0	3	3	0	208	30.80	46.10	-0.90	44.20	-2.20		0.87
	2021-2022	Texas Stars	AHL	28	5	12	17	10									Playoffs	2	0	0	0	0
	2022-2023	Texas Stars	AHL	69	17	33	50	40									Playoffs	8	1	4	5	0
Tanner Kero Stats by Elite Prospects \| Tanner Kero Advanced Stats by

Contract History

Signing Team

Signing Date May 17, 2021
Signing Status UFA
Agent Pete Rutili

Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,500,000 0.92% of cap space

	2021-2022	2022-2023
Cap Hit	$750,000	$750,000	UFA
AAV	$750,000	$750,000
Performance Bonuses	$0	$0
Base Salary	$750,000	$750,000
Signing Bonuses	$0	$0
Total Salary	$750,000	$750,000
Minors Salary	$350,000	$375,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Yr 1: $400K Guaranteed, Yr 2: $425K Guaranteed

Signing Team

Signing Date July 1, 2019
Signing Status RFA
Agent Pete Rutili

Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,525,000 0.94% of cap space

	2019-2020	2020-2021
Cap Hit	$762,500	$762,500	UFA
AAV	$762,500	$762,500
Performance Bonuses	$0	$0
Base Salary	$750,000	$775,000
Signing Bonuses	$0	$0
Total Salary	$750,000	$775,000
Minors Salary	$300,000	$350,000
Clauses
UFA Year
19-20: 350K Guaranteed, 20-21: 375K Guaranteed

Signing Team

Signing Date March 23, 2017
Signing Status RFA
Agent Markus Lehto

Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,500,000 1.00% of cap space

	2017-2018	2018-2019
Cap Hit	$750,000	$750,000	RFA
AAV	$750,000	$750,000
Performance Bonuses	$0	$0
Base Salary	$700,000	$800,000
Signing Bonuses	$0	$0
Total Salary	$700,000	$800,000
Minors Salary	$700,000	$800,000
Clauses
UFA Year

Signing Team

Signing Date April 2, 2015

Entry Level Contract | 2 Years $1,850,000 0.93% of cap space

	2015-2016	2016-2017
Cap Hit	$667,500	$667,500	RFA
AAV	$925,000	$925,000
Performance Bonuses	$257,500	$257,500
Base Salary	$575,000	$575,000
Signing Bonuses	$92,500	$92,500
Total Salary	$667,500	$667,500
Minors Salary	$70,000	$70,000
Clauses
UFA Year