MARTIN
HANZAL
#40 -
C
Ht/Wt
6’6’’,
230 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
12
years
Debut
Oct 4, 2007
Born
Feb 20, 1987
(37 yrs)
Pisek, Czechoslovakia (Cze)
Drafted
Drafted by Phoenix in 2005 (1/17).
Drafted from
HC Ceske Budejovice (Czech Jr.)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2020-10-26 |
Announced his retirement.
|
| 2020-09-28 |
Missed all 69 regular season and all 27 playoff games (back injury).
|
| 2020-08-26 |
Signed with the HC Samson Ceske Budejovice of the Cze4.
|
| 2019-10-01 |
Back injury, injured reserve.
|
| 2019-05-07 |
Missed the last 45 regular season and all 13 playoff games (back injury).
|
Scouting Report
Had impressive size and reach. Was a sound two-way pivot with the ability to take over games in a variety of ways. Owned good hands, a defensive conscience and sound playmaking ability. Despite his tremendous size (6'6", 230 pounds), he was injured way too much. Did not utilize his big frame nearly enough, especially on offense. Also, he never really found a reasonable level of consistency at the National Hockey League level. A debilitating back injury forced him to end his career early.
Long Range Potential: Quality, two-way center with great size (when healthy).
