There have been a lot of players that have come and gone over the years for the Arizona Coyotes, but the one constant seems to be Clayton Keller. 20240407_PostGame_Tourigny_FTP Keller played his first full season during the 2017-18 campaign and he’s been the main catalyst for the team ever since. The young forward has seen it all from multiple losing seasons to constant rumors of the Coyotes relocating, but his calm presence on top of his impressive play continues to be a shining bright spot for the organization. This season, the 25-year-old is on pace for one of his best statistical years as he currently has 33 goals, 40 assists and 73 points in 73 games. Keller plays a substantial role for this Coyotes team, averaging 19:06 minutes per night which is the most amongst all of Arizona’s forwards. Recently, Keller has hit his stride. He is currently on an 11-game point streak and he’s recorded 18 points through this impressive stretch. Keller’s ability not just to score goals but facilitate for his teammates is why he is just so exhilarating to watch. Over the years, Keller has also become a strong leader and voice in the locker room. He leads by example, something that seems to have an impact on his teammates. “'Kells' leadership example is really important. ... He’s growing as a leader and as a person, and he’s a good example right now,” coach André Tourigny said. Keller represents what it means to be a great player, teammate and leader. This is all just the start for Keller though and he should only continue to grow as time goes on.
