| Born: | September 9, 1986 | Draft: | 2005 Coyotes, 104th Overall |
| Hometown: | Milton, MA, USA | Position: | Defense |
| Known For: | “Sonk” | Shoots: | Left |
| National Team: | USA | Current Team: | Philadelphia Flyers |
Keith Michael Yandle (born September 9, 1986) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing for the Philadelphia Flyers. He previously played for the Arizona Coyotes, New York Rangers, and Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Yandle was drafted by the Coyotes in the fourth round, 105th overall, at the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.
Nicknamed “Sonk”, Yandle quickly established himself as a premier offensive defenseman, leading the Coyotes in points in both the 2012–13 and 2013–14 seasons. He is currently the NHL ironman with the most consecutive games, becoming the third player ever to record 900 consecutive games played during the 2020–21 season. His streak is the longest ever by an NHL defenseman.
Keith Yandle Statistics
Deeper Dive
- Panthers Should Buyout Keith Yandle Before the Expansion Draft
- Panthers’ Yandle Was Better Than He’s Been Given Credit For
- Panthers Sending Signals That Yandle’s Time in Florida Is Over
- Keith Yandle Inks Massive Contract With Florida
Achievements
- 2005-06 CHL Defenseman of the Year
- 2005-06 CHL First All-Star Team
- 2005-06 QMJHL Champion
- 2005-06 QMJHL Defenseman of the Year (Emile Bouchard Trophy)
- 2005-06 QMJHL Defensive Player of the Year
- 2005-06 QMJHL First All-Star Team
- 2005-06 QMJHL Most Assists by Defenseman (59)
- 2005-06 QMJHL Most Points by Defenseman (84)
- 2006-07 AHL All-Star Game
- 2010-11 NHL All-Star Game
- 2011-12 NHL All-Star Game
- 2014-15 NHL Most Assists by Defenseman (46)
- 2018-19 NHL All-Star Game