Many local fans had been pushing for Keith return with the Stanley Cup won by his Chicago Blackhawks in June.
In an interview with CFOB-News, Keith says with a short summer, caused by an extended NHL playoff schedule, and other commitments, there's wasn't the time to get anything planned.
He doesn't rule out a visit in the future if the Hawks win the cup again.
Keith will also miss the upcoming Kraft Celebration Tour to Canada's Olympic team training camp, but has taped messages to air on the day.
