KEITH
YANDLE
D
Ht/Wt
6’1’’,
192 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
16
years
Debut
Oct 11, 2006
Born
Sep 9, 1986
(38 yrs)
Boston, Massachusetts
Drafted
Drafted by Phoenix in 2005 (4/105).
Drafted from
Cushing Academy (USHSE)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022-05-01 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2021-07-28 |
Signed as a free agent by the Philadelphia Flyers to a one-year contract.
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| 2021-07-15 |
Contract bought out by the Florida Panthers.
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| 2017-02-09 |
Fined $2,000 by the NHL.
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| 2016-06-23 |
Re-signed by the Florida Panthers to a seven-year contract.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game | 2011-12, 2010-11 (injury replacement) |
| Canadian Hockey League | Defenseman of the Year Defenseman of the Year | 2005-06 |
| QMJHL | Emile "Butch" Bouchard Trophy Best Defenseman | 2005-06 |
| QMJHL | Telus Defensive Player of the Year Telus Defensive Player of the Year | 2005-06 |
| QMJHL | First All-Star Team First All-Star Team | 2005-06 |
Scouting Report
Was incredibly durable in his mid-30s, especially considering that he spent most of his career as an offensive defenseman playing 20-plus minutes per game. He skated very well, moved the puck efficiently and could quarterback a power play. Was never a physical player and struggled to tighten up his play in the defensive zone. Made bad passes and/or decisions on occasion. Finished his NHL playing days with the league's longest consecutive games played streak.
Long Range Potential: NHL iron man and offensive defenseman.
