With Justin Faulk being activated from LTIR, Kessel has been reassigned to the Springfield Thunderbirds of the AHL. Kessel registered two assists while averaging 17:25 time-on-ice through 22 games with the Blues.

Kessel failed to pick up a point but had three SOG, and a -1 plus/minus through a short two-game showing with St. Louis but has been assigned back to Springfield (AHL) on loan Thursday. The 22-year-old has five goals, 26 assists, and 64 PIMs through 66 games with Springfield prior to his original promotion.