Winnipeg Jets‘ 6th year left wing Zach Sanford(13) was recently acquired as they head towards playoffs from Ottawa Senators, where he scored 9 goals and 8 assists in 62 games.
Since arriving he has 3 assists in 15 appearances.
The 6’4″ 203 lbs. Washington Capitals‘ 2nd round pick in the 2013 draft (#61 overall) was probably most known for his time spent with St. Louis Blues, where he won the 2019 Stanley Cup Championship his 1st year with the club.
He has played a total of 286 NHL games, scoring 47 goals and 47 assists.
The former 2-year Boston College Eagles‘ forward left after putting up very close to point-per-game numbers.
At 27-years old, he is set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the current session.
He only managed 4 assists in 18 games with his new club, so was left unsigned.
It didn’t take long into being unsigned for him to pick up a 1-year 1-way deal with Nashville Predators for 2022/2023 at the league minimum to see if he can reconnect with the scoring sheet.
He contributes nicely when called, but mostly serves as a veteran to help the kids with affiliate Milwaukee Admirals, where his numbers are good, then his playoff points additional.
For 2023/2024, he signs a new very short money deal on the 2-way with Arizona Coyotes, but with his size and strength may make the $800,000 AAV the deal is good for.