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Former Stanley Cup Champion Swiftly Claimed off Waivers After Being Waived
Zach Sanford, a former Stanley Cup Champion, finds himself on waivers after his stint with the Arizona Coyotes.
Now 29, Sanford was part of the 2018-19 St. Louis Blues team that clinched the Cup. Although his contribution in that playoff run was modest, with four points in eight games played, it was a significant moment in his career.
This season, Sanford has seen limited action, playing in just 11 NHL games with two assists. The majority of his time has been spent in the AHL with the Tucson Roadrunners.
Quickly claimed off waivers by the Chicago Blackhawks, Sanford joins the team at a time when they've lost key players to injuries, including Connor Bedard with a broken jaw and Nick Foligno with a fractured finger.
Having played 316 NHL games, Sanford was a crucial part of the St. Louis Blues' Stanley Cup-winning team. Noteworthy for his scoring abilities, he achieved a career-best of 16 goals and 30 points. Despite his success, Sanford has changed teams in recent years.
With a reasonable $800k cap hit, Sanford brings his experience and scoring prowess to the Blackhawks.
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| Yes | 147 | 60.5 % |
| No | 96 | 39.5 % |
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