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Keegan Kolesar

Position Right Wing Current Team Vegas Golden Knights
Shoots Right Current Contract 3 years
Height 6'2" Expires 2027-28
Weight (lbs) 216 Expiry Age (Jun 30) 31
Age 28 (Apr 8, 1997) Expiry Status UFA
Drafted 2015, Round 3, Overall 69 (CBJ)
Date Team Transaction
Dec 13, 2024 Vegas Golden Knights Signed 3 years @ $2.500M AAV starting in 2025-26
Aug 5, 2022 Vegas Golden Knights Signed 3 years @ $1.400M AAV starting in 2022-23
Oct 19, 2020 Vegas Golden Knights Signed 2 years @ $725K AAV starting in 2020-21
Dec 20, 2015 Columbus Blue Jackets Signed to an entry level contract.
Status History Coming Soon
Regular Season Playoffs
Season Team GP G A Pts +/- PIM Shots Sh% TOI/G GP G A Pts +/- PIM Shots Sh% TOI/G
2019-20 VGK 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.0 12:06
2020-21 VGK 44 3 10 13 -4 30 46 6.5 9:33 17 1 3 4 -2 4 14 7.1 11:20
2021-22 VGK 77 7 17 24 -6 68 94 7.4 12:39
2022-23 VGK 74 8 10 18 +6 68 63 12.7 11:28 22 2 3 5 +1 50 10 20.0 9:49
2023-24 VGK 79 8 10 18 -8 49 73 11.0 10:52 6 -1 2 5 0.0 11:07
2024-25 VGK 82 12 18 30 +3 53 88 13.6 13:12 11 1 1 -2 6 7 0.0 11:21
Career 357 38 65 103 -9 268 365 10.4 11:45 56 3 7 10 -4 62 36 8.3 10:43

5v5 Individual Stats

Season Team(s) GP TOI G/60 A/60 Pts/60 xG/60 GAE/60 Sh% xSh% Sh%AE %SA Rush %SA Reb.
2019-20 VGK 1 12:01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.16 -0.16 0.00 3.23 -3.23 0.00 0.00
2020-21 VGK 44 414:52 0.43 1.45 1.88 0.78 -0.35 6.52 11.73 -5.21 4.55 9.09
2021-22 VGK 77 876:25 0.34 1.10 1.44 0.64 -0.29 6.02 11.18 -5.15 2.86 7.62
2022-23 VGK 74 828:33 0.58 0.72 1.30 0.55 0.03 13.11 12.50 0.61 7.06 4.71
2023-24 VGK 79 818:10 0.51 0.66 1.17 0.56 -0.04 9.72 10.54 -0.82 5.83 4.85
2024-25 VGK 82 1030:18 0.64 0.93 1.57 0.58 0.06 12.79 11.60 1.19 0.76 8.33

5v5 On Ice Stats

Season Team(s) GP TOI SAF/60 GF/60 xGF/60 SAA/60 GA/60 xGA/60 GF% xGF% xGF Rel xGA Rel xGF% Rel
2019-20 VGK 1 12:01 29.96 0.00 0.83 34.95 0.00 1.47 - 36.18 -2.32 -0.20 -29.22
2020-21 VGK 44 414:52 42.09 2.75 2.71 37.17 3.33 2.50 45.24 52.00 0.13 0.13 -0.10
2021-22 VGK 77 876:25 41.21 2.26 2.56 39.36 2.46 2.53 47.83 50.33 -0.26 0.06 -2.99
2022-23 VGK 74 828:33 33.96 2.24 2.36 40.12 1.88 2.31 54.39 50.54 -0.24 -0.20 -0.37
2023-24 VGK 79 818:10 35.71 1.76 2.20 42.02 2.49 2.36 41.38 48.33 -0.38 -0.07 -3.25
2024-25 VGK 82 1030:18 41.58 2.27 2.52 38.96 2.27 2.29 50.00 52.36 -0.04 0.01 -0.47

NHL Edge Stats

Skating Shooting Zone Time
Season GP Top Speed Bursts>20/mi Avg. Speed ES Avg. Speed Top Speed Avg. Speed %Long Range %Mid Range %High Danger ES DZ% ES NZ% ES OZ%
2021-22 77 22.4 0.9 5.1 5.4 88.9 47.1 9.2 35.5 55.3 38.1 19.1 42.8
2022-23 74 22.6 0.9 9.6 9.6 84.5 43.2 10.2 28.6 61.2 39.8 19.2 40.9
2023-24 79 22.5 0.9 9.8 9.9 85.2 42.6 13.0 44.4 42.6 40.9 19.1 40.1
2024-25 82 22.8 0.7 9.9 9.9 84.5 54.0 10.6 37.9 51.5 38.6 19.1 42.3

Legend

Percentile 0-25 Percentile 25-50 Percentile 50-75 Percentile 75-100
Forwards are compared with forwards and Defensemen are are compared with Defensemen.

5v5 Lines

Season
Season Teammate     Teammate     Team TOI GF/60 GA/60 GF% xGF/60 xGA/60 xGF% xGF Rel xGA Rel xGF% Rel
2024-25 Pearson, T Roy, N VGK 204:42 1.76 1.17 60.00 2.33 2.41 49.19 -0.11 0.12 -2.38
2024-25 Hertl, T Roy, N VGK 120:31 1.00 1.49 40.00 2.99 2.43 55.15 0.80 -0.12 9.03
2024-25 Pearson, T Howden, B VGK 91:06 1.98 3.29 37.50 2.01 3.23 38.31 -0.55 0.98 -14.91
2024-25 Barbashev, I Howden, B VGK 84:14 2.85 2.14 57.14 3.20 2.06 60.90 0.78 -0.19 9.02
2024-25 Karlsson, W Hertl, T VGK 59:36 3.02 3.02 50.00 3.81 2.17 63.77 1.23 -0.17 11.22
2024-25 Pearson, T Schwindt, C VGK 42:04 1.43 1.43 50.00 1.93 1.90 50.40 -0.53 -0.57 0.52
2024-25 Roy, N Howden, B VGK 41:56 2.86 4.29 40.00 1.90 1.62 54.04 -0.49 -0.73 3.58
2024-25 Barbashev, I Roy, N VGK 40:31 5.92 2.96 66.67 3.04 1.77 63.29 0.51 -0.58 11.33
2024-25 Roy, N Schwindt, C VGK 36:00 8.33 1.67 83.33 4.51 1.46 75.50 2.31 -1.14 29.75
2024-25 Barbashev, I Eichel, J VGK 30:41 3.91 3.91 50.00 2.37 3.66 39.24 -0.09 1.41 -12.90
2024-25 Roy, N Rondbjerg, J VGK 26:33 0.00 4.52 0.00 1.81 1.87 49.22 -1.29 -0.69 -5.57
2024-25 Roy, N Brisson, B VGK 26:28 0.00 6.80 0.00 1.25 3.17 28.25 -0.98 0.56 -17.80
2024-25 Olofsson, V Howden, B VGK 26:20 2.28 0.00 100.00 2.10 1.32 61.36 -0.46 -0.80 6.72
2024-25 Roy, N Howden, B VGK 23:36 2.54 2.54 50.00 2.27 1.66 57.72 -0.17 -0.72 7.20
2023-24 Carrier, W Roy, N VGK 163:37 1.83 1.10 62.50 3.14 1.53 67.27 0.45 -0.95 15.22
2023-24 Roy, N Cotter, P VGK 91:00 1.98 3.96 33.33 1.90 2.02 48.49 -0.71 -0.38 -3.65
2023-24 Roy, N Howden, B VGK 89:30 3.35 3.35 50.00 2.28 2.93 43.77 -0.35 0.65 -9.76
2023-24 Carrier, W Howden, B VGK 79:21 2.27 1.51 60.00 2.16 3.08 41.20 -0.61 0.85 -14.20
2023-24 Howden, B Rondbjerg, J VGK 64:20 1.87 0.00 100.00 1.96 2.09 48.32 -0.47 -0.53 0.24
2023-24 Carrier, W Roy, N VGK 52:33 1.14 2.28 33.33 1.39 2.71 33.87 -0.58 -0.13 -6.98
2023-24 Froese, B Rondbjerg, J VGK 50:41 0.00 0.00 - 1.37 1.40 49.60 -1.38 -1.32 -0.73
2023-24 Howden, B Cotter, P VGK 48:25 0.00 4.96 0.00 2.04 2.79 42.28 -0.35 0.43 -8.03
2023-24 Howden, B Brisson, B VGK 26:01 0.00 4.61 0.00 1.81 2.05 46.88 -0.36 -0.54 1.27
2023-24 Froese, B Morelli, M VGK 22:39 5.30 5.30 50.00 3.16 2.99 51.34 0.77 0.29 4.50
2023-24 Roy, N Rondbjerg, J VGK 20:32 2.92 0.00 100.00 0.46 2.16 17.38 -1.99 -0.12 -34.31
2022-23 Carrier, W Roy, N VGK 285:13 2.95 2.31 56.00 2.62 2.43 51.90 0.01 0.07 -0.56
2022-23 Roy, N Howden, B VGK 93:42 2.56 2.56 50.00 1.78 2.09 45.94 -1.07 -0.32 -8.18
2022-23 Blueger, T Howden, B VGK 86:57 1.38 1.38 50.00 2.02 2.24 47.44 -0.51 -0.78 1.89
2022-23 Carrier, W Roy, N VGK 79:02 3.80 3.04 55.56 2.75 2.22 55.38 -0.35 -0.24 -0.44
2022-23 Carrier, W Leschyshyn, J VGK 54:44 1.10 1.10 50.00 2.08 3.10 40.20 -0.65 0.72 -13.28
2022-23 Roy, N Cotter, P VGK 42:35 4.23 1.41 75.00 3.96 1.60 71.21 1.43 -0.72 19.07
2022-23 Carrier, W Howden, B VGK 41:05 4.38 1.46 75.00 3.16 1.82 63.51 0.54 -0.75 13.00
2022-23 Blueger, T Carrier, W VGK 39:10 3.06 0.00 100.00 1.36 1.80 43.00 -0.85 -0.89 -2.03
2022-23 Howden, B Cotter, P VGK 32:30 1.85 0.00 100.00 0.65 2.91 18.26 -2.00 0.51 -34.13
2022-23 Barbashev, I Roy, N VGK 29:19 0.00 2.05 0.00 2.01 1.64 55.14 -0.73 -0.77 1.86
2022-23 Froese, B Howden, B VGK 23:16 0.00 0.00 - 2.80 1.29 68.53 0.34 -1.46 21.29
2021-22 Janmark, M Roy, N VGK 103:13 2.33 3.49 40.00 2.45 2.91 45.63 -0.35 0.41 -7.20
2021-22 Carrier, W Howden, B VGK 74:27 5.64 2.42 70.00 3.92 2.19 64.18 1.45 -0.33 14.64
2021-22 Dadonov, E Roy, N VGK 45:34 0.00 0.00 - 2.70 3.02 47.24 0.43 0.23 2.30
2021-22 Carrier, W Roy, N VGK 40:04 3.00 3.00 50.00 2.70 2.00 57.43 -0.22 -0.52 3.80
2021-22 Janmark, M Leschyshyn, J VGK 39:26 3.04 3.04 50.00 2.62 3.45 43.19 -0.03 0.91 -7.89
2021-22 Dadonov, E Patrick, N VGK 33:48 5.33 3.55 60.00 4.03 1.73 69.98 1.31 -1.19 21.77
2021-22 Carrier, W Amadio, M VGK 31:42 3.79 1.89 66.67 5.45 2.47 68.82 2.49 0.16 12.55
2021-22 Roy, N Leschyshyn, J VGK 31:26 1.91 1.91 50.00 2.50 4.93 33.64 -0.31 2.40 -19.01
2021-22 Leschyshyn, J Rondbjerg, J VGK 30:47 1.95 1.95 50.00 1.79 3.19 35.97 -1.01 0.87 -18.73
2021-22 Karlsson, W Marchessault, J VGK 30:25 0.00 0.00 - 2.58 2.08 55.30 -0.22 -0.39 2.25
2021-22 Dadonov, E Janmark, M VGK 30:05 1.99 0.00 100.00 1.83 1.72 51.62 -0.95 -0.35 -5.77
2021-22 Howden, B Rondbjerg, J VGK 22:05 2.72 2.72 50.00 1.88 1.66 53.19 -0.85 -0.62 -1.35
2021-22 Dadonov, E Stephenson, C VGK 20:43 0.00 5.79 0.00 2.71 1.40 65.96 0.13 -1.31 17.25
2021-22 Janmark, M Amadio, M VGK 20:16 0.00 0.00 - 1.30 0.71 64.84 -1.40 -1.81 13.06
2020-21 Tuch, A Glass, C VGK 69:14 2.60 1.73 60.00 2.86 2.30 55.43 0.46 -0.17 6.09
2020-21 Janmark, M Roy, N VGK 49:50 2.41 2.41 50.00 2.43 1.49 62.05 0.17 -0.69 11.06
2020-21 Nosek, T Tuch, A VGK 43:52 2.74 2.74 50.00 3.88 2.65 59.41 1.00 0.17 5.72
2020-21 Reaves, R Carrier, W VGK 36:12 1.66 3.31 33.33 1.25 1.66 42.85 -0.99 -1.13 -1.62
2020-21 Carrier, W Tuch, A VGK 34:47 1.72 0.00 100.00 2.91 2.32 55.67 0.25 -0.14 3.66
2020-21 Carrier, W Brown, P VGK 34:41 0.00 3.46 0.00 2.42 2.18 52.64 -0.12 0.32 -5.06
2020-21 Tuch, A Roy, N VGK 30:46 7.80 3.90 66.67 2.02 2.00 50.31 -0.69 -0.50 -1.67
2020-21 Reaves, R Carrier, W VGK 23:06 2.60 0.00 100.00 2.09 1.30 61.67 -0.27 -1.05 11.54

Glossary

Type Statistic Definition
IndividualG/60Goals Against per 60 minutes.
IndividualA/60Assists per 60 minutes.
IndividualPts/60Points per 60 minutes.
IndividualxG/60Expected Goals per 60 minutes.
IndividualGAE/60Goals Above Expected (G/60 - xG/60).
IndividualSh%Shooting Percentage.
IndividualxSh%Expected Shooting Percentage.
IndividualSh%AEShooting percentage above expected (Sh% - xSh%).
Individual%SA RushPercentage of shot attempts determined to be on the rush.
Individual%SA Reb.Percentage of shot attempts determined to be from rebounds.
On IceSAF/60Shot Attempts For per 60 minutes.
On IceGF/60Goals For per 60 minutes.
On IcexGF/60Expected Goals For per 60 minutes.
On IceSAA/60Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes (lower is better).
On IceGA/60Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better).
On IcexGA/60Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better).
On IceGF%Goals For Percentage = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against)
On IcexGF%Expected Goals For Percentage = Expected Goals For / (Expected Goals For + Expected Goals Against)
On IcexGF RelxGF/60 when On Ice - xGF/60 when not On Ice.
On IcexGA RelxGA/60 when On Ice - xGA/60 when not On Ice (lower is better).
On IcexGF% RelxGF% when On Ice - xGF% when not On Ice.
Individual and On-Ice stats from Puckalytics.com (starting in 2015-16). NHL Edge Stats from edge.nhl.com (starting in 2021-22). Edge statistic definitions can be found at the Edge Stats Glossary.

Current Contract

Standard Contract (UFA)

Season Age* Clause Cap Hit AAV Perf. Bonus Sign. Bonus Salary Compensation Minors Salary Status
2025-26 28 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 - - $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 UFA
2026-27 29 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 - - $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 UFA
2027-28 30 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 - - $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 UFA
Total - - $7,500,000 $7,500,000 $7,500,000
Signed: Dec 13, 2024
Team: Vegas Golden Knights
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 2.62

Previous Contracts

Standard Contract (RFA)

Season Age* Clause Cap Hit AAV Perf. Bonus Sign. Bonus Salary Compensation Minors Salary Status
2022-23 25 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 - - $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 RFA-arb
2023-24 26 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 - - $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 RFA-arb
2024-25 27 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 - - $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 UFA
Total - - $4,200,000 $4,200,000 $4,200,000
Signed: Aug 5, 2022
Team: Vegas Golden Knights
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 1.7

Standard Contract (RFA)

Season Age* Clause Cap Hit AAV Perf. Bonus Sign. Bonus Salary Compensation Minors Salary Status
2020-21 23 $725,000 $725,000 - - $700,000 $700,000 $110,000 RFA
2021-22 24 $725,000 $725,000 - - $750,000 $750,000 $750,000 RFA-arb
Total - - $1,450,000 $1,450,000 $860,000
Signed: Oct 19, 2020
Team: Vegas Golden Knights
GM: -
Exp. Status: RFA-arb
Cap %: 0.89

Entry Level Contract

Season Age* Clause Cap Hit AAV Perf. Bonus Sign. Bonus Salary Compensation Minors Salary Status
2015-16 18 $722,500 $925,000 - $92,500 - $92,500 - ELC
2016-17 19 $708,333 $910,833 - $92,500 - $92,500 - ELC
2017-18 20 $702,500 $905,000 $257,500 $92,500 $650,000 $742,500 $70,000 ELC
2018-19 21 $702,500 $905,000 $232,500 - $650,000 $650,000 $70,000 ELC
2019-20 22 $702,500 $905,000 $117,500 - $715,000 $715,000 $70,000 ELC
Total $607,500 $277,500 $2,015,000 $2,292,500 $210,000
Signed: Dec 20, 2015
Team: Columbus Blue Jackets
GM: -
Exp. Status: RFA
Note: This entry level contract slid two seasons as player did not meet the games played threshold to start the contract.

*Age is as of September 15