Clayton Keller, the 25-year-old forward from Chesterfield, MO, has been selected to represent the Arizona Coyotes at the 2024 NHL All-Star Game. This will mark Keller’s fourth NHL All-Star Game appearance, setting a new record for the most All-Star game appearances in Coyotes history. The game is scheduled to take place at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario on Saturday, February 3.
Throughout the current season, Keller has been a standout performer, leading the team in scoring with 13 goals, 18 assists, and 31 points in 36 games. He also holds the team record for game-winning goals and shots, and is tied for the team lead in multi-point games. In the previous season, Keller made a successful return from a femur fracture, participating in all 82 games and achieving a career-high 86 points. After the 2023 All-Star game, he ranked fourth in the NHL with 45 points in 32 games, including a notable 14-game point streak.
Keller has established himself as a significant figure in Coyotes’ history, amassing 146 goals, 227 assists, and 373 points in 478 regular season games. Additionally, he holds the third-place spot in assists, fifth place in goals, and fourth place in points. As a first-round pick in the 2016 NHL Draft, Keller also ranks third in assists and fifth in goals and points from his draft class.
Historically, the Arizona Coyotes have had numerous players represented in the NHL All-Star Game, including Keith Tkachuk, Teppo Numminen, Jeremy Roenick, Nikolai Khabibulin, Sean Burke, Shane Doan, Ed Jovanovski, Yanic Perreault, Keith Yandle, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Mike Smith, Darcy Kuemper, and Rick Tocchet. Clayton Keller will proudly join this esteemed group of players representing the Coyotes at the prestigious event.
Keller’s achievements are indeed noteworthy, solidifying his position as an integral part of the Arizona Coyotes. As the 2024 NHL All-Star Game approaches, fans are eagerly anticipating his performance on the ice, given his impressive track record. These developments mark yet another milestone in Clayton Keller’s career and it will be exciting to witness his participation in the upcoming NHL All-Star Game.