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MSU alumnus, Stanley-Cup champion Duncan Keith retiring from NHL

Former Michigan State hockey star and Stanley Cup champion with the Chicago Blackhawks, Duncan Keith is retiring from the NHL.

Duncan Keith has made the decision to retire from the NHL after a 17-year career with the Chicago Blackhawks and Edmonton Oilers. Keith is almost a surefire hall-of-famer after a long list of career accolades including being a 4-time all-star, 3-time Stanley Cup Champion, 2-time Gold Medalist, 2-time Norris Trophy winner and one-time Conn Smythe Award winner.

Keith spent the 2001-02 and 2002-03 seasons donning the green and white as a member of the Michigan State hockey program before being a second-round pick to the Chicago Blackhawks, where he played 16 of his 17 NHL seasons before rounding out his career with the Edmonton Oilers.

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Former MSU hockey defenseman Duncan Keith is being traded

It appears that former Michigan State hockey defenseman Duncan Keith will be on the move for the first time in his career.

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Duncan Keith was an anchor at the blue line for the Michigan State hockey program from 2001-2003 before being drafted 53rd overall by the Chicago Blackhawks.

Since arriving in Chicago, Keith has spent the past 16 seasons leading the Blackhawks blue line and winning 3 Stanley Cup’s in the process.

It appears that Keith will be on the move for the first time in his long career, as the Edmonton Oilers have reportedly traded for the veteran defenseman.

Keith helped lead MSU to back to back NCAA Tournament appearances.

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Former Spartan defenceman Duncan Keith is on the trade block

Former Spartan defenceman Duncan Keith is on the trade block

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Duncan Keith has spent his entire 16-year career with the Chicago Blackhawks, but it looks like that is coming to an end very soon. Rumors came out the past few days that Chicago is working on trading him to either the Pacific Northwest or Western Canada.

Keith spent two seasons with the Spartans before being selected by the Blackhawks in the second round (54th overall) in the 2002 NHL Draft. Keith scored six goals and recorded 18 assists in 56 games with the Spartans.

Keith spent two seasons with the AHL affiliate team Norfolk Admirals before being called up to the Blackhawks in 2005. Keith has since had a very successful career.

Keith has played in 1,192 games, scored 105 goals and recorded 520 assists. He has made the All-Star Game in 2008, 2011, 2015 and 2017, won two Winter Olympics Gold medals, and won three Stanley Cup Championships in 2010, 2013 and 2015. Individual awards he has won include the James Norris Memorial Trophy in 2010 and 2014, the NHL First All-Star Team in 2010 and 2014, and won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2015.

Keep an eye out for Duncan Keith to be on the move within the coming weeks.

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Six Michigan State Hockey alumni to play in NHL Stanley Cup Qualifier games

NHL Stanley Cup Qualifying games kick-off today and there are a number of Michigan State Hockey alumni involved in these games.

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Professional sports leagues have returned to play recently including the National Hockey League. There are a number of Spartans set to participate in the NHL’s Stanley Cup Qualifier games today, here a list below along with a neat graphic from MSU Hockey:

  • Mason Appleton – Winnipeg Jets Forward
  • Mackenzie MacEachern – St. Louis Blues Forward
  • Torey Krug – Boston Bruins Defender
  • Duncan Keith – Chicago Blackhawks Defender
  • Jeff Petry – Montreal Canadiens Defender
  • Derek Grant – Philadelphia Flyers Centerman

Mackenzie MacEachern was on the St. Louis Blues 2019 roster which won the Stanley Cup although he did not officially skate. Obviously, the most prolific players on this list are Boston Bruin Torey Krug and Chicago Blackhawk Ducan Keith.

Note, Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour is set to coach during these games.

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