Sanford was waived by Chicago on Sunday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Sanford collected eight assists, 24 shots on goal, 19 blocked shots and 24 hits in 29 regular-season contests between Arizona and Chicago in 2023-24. He also provided three goals and three helpers in 13 regular-season outings for AHL Rockford. Sanford could begin the 2024-25 season in the minors.
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Blackhawks' Zach Sanford: Signs one-year deal
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Sanford signed a one-year, two-way contract with Chicago on Tuesday.
Sanford provided six assists, 24 shots on goal, 19 blocked shots and 24 hits in 29 appearances between the Blackhawks and the Coyotes in 2023-24. The 29-year-old forward will be a depth player for Chicago next campaign but could spend most of the season in the minors.
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Blackhawks' Zach Sanford: Dropped to minors
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Sanford was assigned to AHL Rockford on Friday.
In a corresponding move, Lukas Reichel was summoned from the minors. Sanford has six assists, 24 shots on goal, 19 blocked shots and 24 hits in 29 NHL appearances between Arizona and Chicago this season.
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Blackhawks' Zach Sanford: Rejoins big club
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Sanford was promoted from AHL Rockford on Friday, per the AHL's transaction log.
Sanford was recalled after being sent down earlier Friday in a paper transaction. He's expected to be available Saturday against Washington.
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Blackhawks' Zach Sanford: Reassigned to AHL
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Sanford was moved to AHL Rockford on Friday, per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times. It's believed his reassignment is merely a paper transaction to keep him eligible for the AHL playoffs.
Sanford is likely to be recalled before Saturday's game against Washington. He has three assists in 16 appearances with the Blackhawks in 2023-24.
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Blackhawks' Zach Sanford: Sticks with big club
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Sanford is still with the Blackhawks despite being waived by the team Feb. 20, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Even though he's evidently remained with the big club, Sanford hasn't cracked Chicago's lineup since being waived. The 29-year-old vet has collected three helpers through 15 top-level appearances this year.
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Blackhawks' Zach Sanford: Back on waivers
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Sanford was designated for waivers by the Blackhawks on Tuesday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.
Sanford was previously claimed off waivers by Chicago in early January and now finds himself back on the wire. With 331 games of NHL experience and a Stanley Cup ring, the veteran winger could draw plenty of interest from around the league, including with his former club Arizona. If he clears, Sanford should end up in the minors with AHL Rockford.
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Blackhawks' Zach Sanford: Claimed off waivers
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Chicago claimed Sanford off waivers from Arizona on Saturday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.
The Blackhawks added Connor Bedard (fractured jaw) and Nick Foligno (fractured finger) to a lengthy injury list following Friday's 4-2 loss to New Jersey. As a result, Sanford could make his Chicago debut as early as Sunday's contest versus Calgary. He has two assists, nine shots on goal and eight blocked shots in 11 NHL outings this season.
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Coyotes' Zach Sanford: On waivers
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Sanford was placed on waivers Friday, according to Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports.
Sanford has two assists, four hits and eight blocks in 11 contests with Arizona this season. If he clears waivers, the 29-year-old will presumably return to AHL Tucson where he's contributed a goal and four points in 16 appearances.
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Coyotes' Zach Sanford: Manages helper
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Sanford logged an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Senators.
Sanford has two helpers over five appearances this season. This was his fourth straight game in the lineup, and with news of Travis Boyd (pectoral) being out for the year and Barrett Hayton (hand) unlikely to return before February, Sanford could stick around the NHL a while longer. The veteran winger is unlikely to see more than bottom-six usage, so he won't be a fantasy option for most managers.
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Coyotes' Zach Sanford: Promoted to NHL
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Sanford was called up from AHL Tucson on Tuesday.
Sanford has played in just one game for the Coyotes this season in which he recorded one assist, one hit and two PIM in 7:24 of ice time versus the Kings on Oct. 27. The 2013 second-round pick hasn't exactly been producing in the minors, notching a meager four points in 16 games for the Roadrunners.
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Coyotes' Zach Sanford: Heads back to minors
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Sanford was sent to AHL Tucson on Wednesday.
Sanford has appeared in just one game with the Coyotes this season, logging 7:24 of ice time while recording one assist, two PIM and one hit against LA on Oct. 27. He also has an assist in three outings with Tucson in 2023-24.
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Coyotes' Zach Sanford: Snags assist in limited role
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Sanford logged an assist and two PIM in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Kings.
Sanford saw just 7:24 of ice time while filling in for Lawson Crouse (illness) in this game. This was Sanford's first game of the season, but he's unlikely to see much playing time when the Coyotes are at full health. The 28-year-old winger has shuffled to and from AHL Tucson frequently when the Coyotes have a game-time decision.
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Coyotes' Zach Sanford: Called up again
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Sanford was recalled from AHL Tucson on Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Sanford was sent down in a paper move Wednesday. The 28-year-old is likely set to continue serving as a depth option. The Coyotes may move him between levels frequently while Jason Zucker (lower body) is on injured reserve.
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Coyotes' Zach Sanford: Returns to AHL
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Sanford was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Sanford was a scratch for Tuesday's game versus the Kings. The winger could still bounce between levels, as his reassignment to the AHL leaves the Coyotes with only 12 healthy forwards on the roster.
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Coyotes' Zach Sanford: Recalled from AHL
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Sanford was summoned from AHL Tucson on Monday.
Arizona also brought up Jan Jenik on Monday because of injuries to Jason Zucker (lower body) and Michael Carcone (upper body). Sanford and Travis Boyd could occupy bottom-six roles in Tuesday's game versus the Kings. The 28-year-old Sanford supplied two goals, one assist, 20 shots on net, 21 blocked shots and 21 hits in 16 games for Nashville last season.
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Coyotes' Zach Sanford: Waived for AHL demotion
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Sanford was placed on waivers Sunday for the purpose of assignment to AHL Tucson.
Sanford earned 12 goals and 28 points in 45 games for AHL Milwaukee last season. He also chipped in two goals, one assist, 20 shots on net, 21 blocked shots and 21 hits in 16 NHL outings with Nashville during the 2022-23 campaign.
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Coyotes' Zach Sanford: Signs with Coyotes
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Sanford signed a one-year, two-way contract with Arizona on Friday.
Sanford spent last season with Nashville, picking up two goals and an assist in 16 games. Sanford also played in the AHL for the first time in four years, scoring 12 times while adding 16 helpers in 45 games with Milwaukee. This will be Sanford's fifth NHL team in the last three years -- he's seen action with St. Louis, Ottawa, Winnipeg and the aforementioned Predators since the start of the 2020-21 season.
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Predators' Zach Sanford: Going to minors
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Sanford was assigned to AHL Milwaukee on Monday.
Sanford will play for the Admirals in the Calder Cup Playoffs. He registered 12 goals and 28 points in 45 AHL contests this campaign. Sanford chipped in two goals and one assist in 16 appearances with Nashville during the 2022-23 campaign.
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Predators' Zach Sanford: Tallies in Monday's win
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Sanford scored a goal and added two PIM in Monday's 3-2 shootout win over the Flames.
Sanford put the Predators ahead at 4:02 of the third period, poking in a loose puck in the crease. The 28-year-old winger stepped into a top-six role Monday. He's at two goals, one assist, 16 shots on net, 16 hits, 20 blocked shots, four PIM and a minus-3 rating through 14 NHL appearances this season.
