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Agrees to terms with Swiss club Sanford signed a one-year contract with HC Lugano of Switzerland's National League on Monday.

Impact Sanford had 19 goals and 43 points in 70 regular-season appearances for AHL Rockford in 2024-25 before adding three tallies and five assists in seven playoff outings. The 30-year-old forward has compiled 49 goals, 104 points and 144 PIM across 334 NHL regular-season games.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Put on waivers Sanford was waived Sunday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Blackhawks agree to contracts with forwards Zach Sanford and Martin Misiak

The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to contracts with forwards Zach Sanford and Martin Misiak

MAY 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Signs one-year deal Sanford signed a one-year, two-way contract with Chicago on Tuesday.

Impact 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.

MAY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

RELEASE: Blackhawks Sign Zach Sanford to One-Year, Two-Way Contract | Chicago Blackhawks Chicago adds forward Zach Sanford through the 2024-25 season with a $775,000 cap hit

MAY 28, 2024 • NHL.COM

Dropped to minors Sanford was assigned to AHL Rockford on Friday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins big club Sanford was promoted from AHL Rockford on Friday, per the AHL's transaction log.

Impact Sanford was recalled after being sent down earlier Friday in a paper transaction. He's expected to be available Saturday against Washington.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to AHL Sanford was moved to AHL Rockford on Friday, per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times. It's believed his reassigned is merely a paper transaction to keep him eligible for the AHL play...

Impact 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.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sticks with big club Sanford is still with the Blackhawks despite being waived by the team Feb. 20, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back on waivers Sanford was designated for waivers by the Blackhawks on Tuesday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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 his former club Arizona. If he clears, Sanford should end up in the minors with AHL Rockford.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed off waivers Chicago claimed Sanford off waivers from Arizona on Saturday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On waivers Sanford was placed on waivers Friday, according to Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Manages helper Sanford logged an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Senators.

Impact 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 bit longer. The veteran winger is unlikely to see more than bottom-six usage, so he won't be a fantasy option for most managers.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to NHL Sanford was called up from AHL Tucson on Tuesday.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to minors Sanford was sent to AHL Tucson on Wednesday.

Impact 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 in that contest. He also has an assist in three outings with Tucson in 2023-24.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snags assist in limited role Sanford logged an assist and two PIM in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Kings.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up again Sanford was recalled from AHL Tucson on Thursday, per CapFriendly.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to AHL Sanford was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Sanford was summoned from AHL Tucson on Monday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Waived for AHL demotion Sanford was placed on waivers Sunday for the purpose of assignment to AHL Tucson.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Coyotes Sanford signed a one-year, two-way contract with Arizona on Friday.

Impact Sanford spent last season with Nashville where he potted two goals and an assist in 16 games. Sanford also played in the AHL for the first time in four years, tallying 12 times with 16 helpers in 45 games with Milwaukee. This will be Sanford's fifth NHL team in the last three years as he has seen action with St. Louis, Ottawa, Winnipeg and the aforementioned Predators since the start of the 2020-21 season.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Going to minors Sanford was assigned to AHL Milwaukee on Monday.

Impact 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.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies in Monday's win Sanford scored a goal and added two PIM in Monday's 3-2 shootout win over the Flames.

Impact 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.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in NHL Sanford was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Thursday.

Impact Sanford was last sent to the AHL on trade deadline day and has spent much of the season with Milwaukee. The 28-year-old has 12 goals and 28 points in 45 AHL contests, while picking up a goal and an assist in 11 games with the Predators this season.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors Sanford was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Sanford has dressed in 11 NHL games this season and hasn't scored a point at the top level since Nov. 5. The 28-year-old has 18 points in 32 AHL appearances.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE