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Keith Yandle | Defenseman

Team: Phoenix Coyotes
Age / DOB:  (26) / 9/9/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 200
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Keith Yandle notched three assists in the Coyotes 5-4 shootout loss to Colorado in their home finale Friday night.
With both teams already eliminated from the playoffs, the players still put on a good show for the 16,000 plus fans in Glendale. For those with fantasy interest in Friday’s game, Yandle continued to build on a comeback season after taking a step back during his 2011-12 campaign. Apr 27 - 7:50 AM

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Keith Yandle scored the tying goal late in the third period but Phoenix could only grab one point from Calgary as they lost 3-2 in overtime in Friday night’s thriller.

It was Yandle’s ninth goal of the year and first point in three games. He has 24 points in 41 games but must pick it up with the rest of his teammates if they hope to extend their season.
Apr 13 - 4:21 AM

Keith Yandle and David Schlemko played on Saturday despite suffering from flu-like symptoms.

The flu bug is going through the Phoenix dressing room as Jason LaBarbera was another player affected. The Coyotes recalled David Rundblad and Alexandre Bolduc for precautionary reasons in case someone is unable to go Monday.
Apr 8 - 9:53 AM

Keith Yandle netted two goals in his third multi-point game of the year, as the Phoenix Coyotes defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Tuesday night.

Yandle has recorded points in five of his past seven games, and has been a fairly reliable blueliner for offensive support. Yandle is tied with Shane Doan and Mikkel Boedker for the Coyotes’ team lead in points with 21. Continue the 26-year-old defenseman can continue his strong pace and help fantasy owners in their playoffs. Matthew Lombardi tallied the third goal for the Coyotes.
Apr 3 - 12:44 AM

Keith Yandle registered an assist on Tuesday.

Yandle now has five goals and 16 points in 30 games in 2013. He's one of the better offensive defensemen in the league and should be able to maintain that pace for what's left of the season.
Mar 20 - 10:02 AM

Despite the relative success they have enjoyed, defenseman Keith Yandle thinks his team can play better over the season's second half than they have in the first.

"We know we can be better. We know we’re a better team than we’re showing," Yandle said. "One game above .500 isn’t exactly where we want to be. We have high expectations for ourselves. We know that every year coming in." Yandle has done his part, racking up 14 points in 24 contests, but we agree the Coyotes can improve on their first half showing.
Mar 9 - 7:23 AM

Keith Yandle scored Thursday night in Phoenix's 4-3 loss to Minnesota.

Yandle has some of the best offensive instincts for a defenseman, but last year's dip from 59 to 43 points was certainly a bit of a disappointment. This season, he has three goals and 11 points in 20 games. Shane Doan and Rostislav Klesla had the other goals. Mikkel Boedker chipped in with two helpers.
Feb 28 - 11:56 PM

Keith Yandle had a power-play goal and two assists to lead the Phoenix Coyotes to a 4-0 shutout of the visiting Nashville Predators Monday night.

It was Yandle's first goal of the season and his third and fourth assists. Nick Johnson also scored his first goal of the season and added his first assist.
Jan 28 - 11:59 PM

Despite widespread rumblings in the summer that he was being dangled in trade talks, Keith Yandle is still a valued member of the Phoenix Coyotes.

"It’s part of the game," Yandle said. "You hear everything. It doesn’t matter. A nobody could write something, and they’re going to blow it up. Anybody can write anything. You just gotta focus on playing hockey and just having fun with it." Yandle is loyal to the Coyotes. He didn't even want to leave Phoenix during the NHL lockout. "The Coyotes are my team," he said. "I didn’t want to play for another team (in Europe) and be with another organization. I wanted to just always be loyal to this team and always play here. Obviously a lot of guys went to play, but I’m happy with my decision to stay."
Jan 12 - 11:01 AM

The Red Wings have "inquired about" Keith Yandle, according to The Detroit News' Gregg Krupa.

The Wings have lost two of their best defenseman in Nicklas Lidstrom and Brad Stuart this offseason and have yet to add any any pieces this offseason. There has been reported interest out of Calgary of Detroit's interest in Jay Boumeester, though the Wings may prefer the Coyotes' Yandle, who is signed through 2016 and is one of the better young defenseman in the game, despite the significant cost. However, Phoenix's ownership situation and the collective-bargaining agreement situation complicate the pursuit. Krupa does note that at this point, though, the Wings are "likely to play largely with what they have."
Tue, Aug 14, 2012 10:24:00 AM

Although there was talk that Keith Yandle would be traded on Friday, Coyotes GM Don Maloney said he received no serious offers regarding Yandle.

"Keith Yandle is an assistant captain, a core member of our team and the best young offensive defenseman in the game," Maloney said. "So if we were ever to make a deal, it would have to be something very special." Yandle had 11 goals and 43 points in 82 games last season.
Sat, Jun 23, 2012 11:17:00 AM

Keith Yandle has contributed seven assists, which currently leads all blueliners, in 11 playoff games.

His seven points has him tied with teammate Rostislav Klesla and New York's Daniel Girardi for the most among defensemen in the NHL postseason. Yandle cracked the 40-point mark for a third straight season in 2011-12, with 11 goals and 32 assists in 82 games, and is quickly establishing himself as a top-flight fantasy rearguard.
Thu, May 10, 2012 01:34:00 PM

Keith Yandle leads all blueliners with seven points in eight playoff games.

Yandle is one of the reasons the Phoenix Coyotes have taken a 2-0 series lead in the second round. He added another two assists on Sunday and should continue to be among the NHL leaders in points for a defensemen as long as the Coyotes are alive in the playoffs.
Mon, Apr 30, 2012 10:50:00 AM

Keith Yandle netted an unassisted goal in a 2-1 shootout loss Monday.

Yandle's goal came with just 2:06 remaining in the third period to force the game to overtime. Radim Vrbata recorded a game-high six shots on goal.
Tue, Feb 14, 2012 09:56:00 AM

Keith Yandle is expected to play Thursday despite taking a puck in the knee on Tuesday against Dallas.

He ended up leaving that game in the third period after logging 19:53 of ice time and posting his seventh goal of the year.
Thu, Feb 9, 2012 03:38:00 PM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
C1Antoine Vermette
2Martin Hanzal
3Boyd Gordon
4Kyle Chipchura
5Chris Brown
LW1Mikkel Boedker
2Lauri Korpikoski
3Rob Klinkhammer
4Brandon McMillan
RW1Shane Doan
2Radim Vrbata
3David Moss
4Paul Bissonnette
D1Keith Yandle
2Oliver Ekman-Larsson
3Zbynek Michalek
4Derek Morris
5Rostislav Klesla
6David Schlemko
7Chris Summers
G1Mike Smith
2Jason LaBarbera