Zach Sanford

Arizona Coyotes logo
Age 28 Nov 9, 1994
Salem USA
Left Wing shoots left
6'4" 193 cm
207 lbs 94 kg
ELC Signing Age 21
Waivers Signing Age 22
UFA Year 2022
Agent Jerry Buckley
Draft Year 2013
Drafted Overall 61
Draft Round 2
Draft Team Washington Capitals logo

Transaction History
Jul 14, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Zach Sanford | Sanford signed a one-year, two-way contract with Arizona on Friday.
Apr 17, 2023 Nashville Predators | Zach Sanford | Sanford was assigned to AHL Milwaukee on Monday.
Apr 10, 2023 Nashville Predators | Zach Sanford | Sanford scored a goal and added two PIM in Monday's 3-2 shootout win over the Calgary Flames.
Apr 6, 2023 Nashville Predators | Zach Sanford | Sanford was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Thursday.
Feb 26, 2023 Nashville Predators | Zach Sanford | Sanford was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Sunday.
Nov 22, 2022 Nashville Predators | Zach Sanford | Sanford hit the waiver wire Wednesday, reports NHL Insider Chris Johnston.
Nov 5, 2022 Nashville Predators | Zach Sanford | Sanford logged an assist in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Vancouver Canucks.
Oct 23, 2022 Nashville Predators | Zach Sanford | Sanford did not suit up for Saturday's 3-2 OT loss to the Calgary Flames, marking the fifth time in seven games he's served as a healthy scratch.
Jul 15, 2022 Nashville Predators | Zach Sanford | Sanford signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Nashville Predators on Friday.
Apr 27, 2022 Winnipeg Jets | Zach Sanford | Sanford (undisclosed) is expected back in the lineup versus Philadelphia on Wednesday, Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet reports.
Apr 23, 2022 Winnipeg Jets | Zach Sanford | Sanford (undisclosed) won't play Sunday versus Colorado, Mitchell Clinton of the Winnipeg Jets' official site reports.
Apr 11, 2022 Winnipeg Jets | Zach Sanford | Sanford logged an assist, two hits and three blocked shots in Monday's 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Mar 25, 2022 Winnipeg Jets | Zach Sanford | Sanford recorded an assist in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Mar 21, 2022 TRADE ANALYSIS
The Winnipeg Jets acquired Zach Sanford from the Ottawa Senators for a 2022 fifth round pick
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Feb 13, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Zach Sanford | Sanford set up a goal in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Washington Capitals.
Feb 7, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Zach Sanford | Sanford recorded an assist in Monday's 4-1 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Feb 1, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Zach Sanford | Sanford added four hits in a 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders on Tuesday.
Jan 16, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Zach Sanford | Sanford scored an empty-net goal on three shots and added three hits in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Edmonton Oilers.
Jan 8, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Zach Sanford | Sanford cleared COVID-19 protocols Friday.
Jan 3, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Zach Sanford | Sanford entered the league's COVID-19 protocols Monday.
Nov 22, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Zach Sanford | Sanford netted a hat trick in Monday's 7-5 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.
Nov 9, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Zach Sanford | Sanford scored his first goal of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Boston Bruins.
Sep 25, 2021 TRADE ANALYSIS
The St Louis Blues acquired Logan Brown and a conditional 2022 fourth round pick (condition not met) from the Ottawa Senators for Zach Sanford
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Aug 4, 2021 St. Louis Blues | Zach Sanford | Sanford inked a one-year, $2 million contract with St. Louis on Wednesday.
May 13, 2021 St. Louis Blues | Zach Sanford | Sanford scored a goal on his only shot and dished out three hits in Thursday's 7-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild.
May 7, 2021 St. Louis Blues | Zach Sanford | Sanford managed an assist, four hits and three blocked shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
Apr 9, 2021 St. Louis Blues | Zach Sanford | Sanford scored a goal and went plus-2 in Friday's 9-1 win over the Minnesota Wild.
Apr 5, 2021 St. Louis Blues | Zach Sanford | Sanford produced an assist and two PIM in Monday's 6-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
Mar 22, 2021 St. Louis Blues | Zach Sanford | Sanford cleared COVID-19 protocol and rejoined the team at Monday's practice, Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Mar 21, 2021 St. Louis Blues | Zach Sanford | Sanford (COVID-19 protocols) stayed in San Jose and is self-isolating, Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Mar 20, 2021 St. Louis Blues | Zach Sanford | Sanford was added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list Saturday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
Mar 13, 2021 St. Louis Blues | Zach Sanford | Sanford scored a power-play goal and an even-strength assist in Friday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
Mar 3, 2021 St. Louis Blues | Zach Sanford | Sanford scored a power-play goal on three shots and picked up four hits in a 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday.
Mar 1, 2021 St. Louis Blues | Zach Sanford | Sanford scored twice on six shots, dished an assist and added three hits in Monday's 5-4 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Feb 27, 2021 St. Louis Blues | Zach Sanford | Sanford scored a goal on three shots, provided an assist, added four PIM and went plus-2 in Saturday's 7-6 win over the San Jose Sharks.
Feb 20, 2021 St. Louis Blues | Zach Sanford | Sanford picked up a goal on his only shot Saturday in a 5-4 loss to the San Jose Sharks.
Feb 13, 2021 St. Louis Blues | Zach Sanford | Sanford scored a goal on four shots but went minus-2 in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Arizona Coyotes.
Feb 13, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Johan Larsson | Larsson has been suspended two games for an Illegal check to the head on Blues' forward Zach Sanford in Friday's loss.
Feb 8, 2021 St. Louis Blues | Zach Sanford | Sanford (illness) will return to the lineup for Monday's game versus the Arizona Coyotes, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports.
Feb 6, 2021 St. Louis Blues | Zach Sanford | Sanford (illness) won't play in Saturday's game against the Arizona Coyotes, Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Jan 30, 2021 St. Louis Blues | Zach Sanford | Sanford scored a goal in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Jan 13, 2021 St. Louis Blues | Zach Sanford | Sanford had an assist and three blocked shots in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche.
Jul 8, 2019 St. Louis Blues | Re-signed LW Zach Sanford to a two-year, $3 million contract.
Jan 23, 2019 St. Louis Blues | Activated LW Zach Sanford from injured reserve.
Jan 17, 2019 St. Louis Blues | Placed LW Zach Sanford on IR.
Jan 3, 2019 St. Louis Blues | Recalled LW Zach Sanford from San Antonio (AHL).
Dec 28, 2018 St. Louis Blues | Assigned LW Zach Sanford to San Antonio (AHL).
Dec 17, 2018 St. Louis Blues | Recalled LW Zach Sanford from San Antonio (AHL).
Dec 15, 2018 St. Louis Blues | Assigned LW Zach Sanford to San Antonio (AHL).
Oct 16, 2018 St. Louis Blues | Recalled LW Zach Sanford from San Antonio (AHL).
Oct 2, 2018 St. Louis Blues | Assigned LW Zach Sanford to San Antonio (AHL).
Feb 15, 2018 St. Louis Blues | Activated LW Zach Sanford from injured reserve.
Feb 15, 2018 St. Louis Blues | Assigned LW Zach Sanford to Chicago (AHL).
Oct 2, 2017 St. Louis Blues | Placed LW Zach Sanford on IR.
May 8, 2017 St. Louis Blues | Assigned LW Zach Sanford to Chicago (AHL).
Feb 27, 2017 Washington Capitals | Acquired D Kevin Shattenkirk and G Pheonix Copley from the St. Louis Blues for C Zach Sanford, C Brad Malone, a 2017 first-round draft pick and a 2019 conditional second-round draft pick.
Feb 26, 2017 Washington Capitals | Assigned C Zachary Sanford to Hershey (AHL).
Feb 17, 2017 Washington Capitals | Recalled C Zachary Sanford from Hershey (AHL).
Feb 11, 2017 Washington Capitals | Assigned C Zachary Sanford to Hershey (AHL).
Feb 8, 2017 Washington Capitals | Recalled C Zachary Sanford from Hershey (AHL).
Dec 28, 2016 Washington Capitals | Assigned C Zachary Sanford to Hershey (AHL).
Dec 27, 2016 Washington Capitals | Recalled C Zachary Sanford from Hershey (AHL).
Dec 24, 2016 Washington Capitals | Assigned C Zachary Sanford to Hershey (AHL).
Dec 17, 2016 Washington Capitals | Recalled C Zachary Sanford from Hershey (AHL).
Nov 30, 2016 Washington Capitals | Assigned C Zachary Sanford to Hershey (AHL).
Jul 11, 2016 Washington Capitals | Signed C Zachary Sanford to a three-year, entry-level contract.
2022-2023 Regular Season Stats

Zach Sanford
GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
Nashville Predators Nashville Predators logo 16 2 1 3 -3 4 187 41.70 49.40 1.70 45.00 -0.60 0.64 0.96
Zach Sanford Stats by Elite Prospects Zach Sanford Advanced Stats by
Career Stats
Season Team League GP G A TP PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60 Playoffs GP G A TP PIM
2009-2010 Pinkerton Academy USHS-NH 23 14 11 25 48
2010-2011 Pinkerton Academy USHS-NH 21 15 16 31 39
2011-2012 Pinkerton Academy USHS-NH 21 36 33 69 40
Draft Yr 2012-2013 Islanders Hockey Club EJHL 37 12 24 36 22 Playoffs 7 4 4 8 0
2013-2014 Waterloo Black Hawks USHL 52 17 18 35 60 Playoffs 12 5 7 12 0
2014-2015 Boston College NCAA 38 7 17 24 30
2015-2016 Boston College NCAA 41 13 26 39 44
2016-2017 Washington Capitals NHL 26 2 1 3 6 254 50.00 47.44 -1.38 47.01 -6.29 0.47 0.71
2016-2017 Hershey Bears AHL 25 11 5 16 14
2016-2017 St. Louis Blues NHL 13 2 3 5 4 137 63.64 48.88 -4.32 46.41 -7.68 0.87 2.19 Playoffs 4 0 0 0 0
2017-2018 San Antonio Rampage AHL 20 4 3 7 18
2018-2019 San Antonio Rampage AHL 7 4 2 6 2
2018-2019 St. Louis Blues NHL 60 8 12 20 21 704 57.45 59.02 7.30 50.71 -0.24 0.68 1.45 Playoffs 8 1 3 4 0
2019-2020 St. Louis Blues NHL 58 16 14 30 28 700 58.80 51.70 2.70 51.10 0.90 1.20 2.40 Playoffs 9 1 3 4 0
2020-2021 St. Louis Blues NHL 52 10 6 16 25 616 41.90 46.30 46.90 -1.70 0.58 1.07 Playoffs 4 0 0 0 0
2021-2022 Ottawa Senators NHL 62 9 8 17 37 738 42.60 44.10 -4.10 44.70 -4.40 0.24
2021-2022 Winnipeg Jets NHL 18 0 4 4 13 236 33.30 50.50 0.80 45.00 -4.20 0.76
2022-2023 Nashville Predators NHL 16 2 1 3 4 187 41.70 49.40 1.70 45.00 -0.60 0.64 0.96
2022-2023 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 45 12 16 28 51 Playoffs 16 3 4 7 0
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Active Contract

Signing Team Arizona Coyotes logo
Signing Date July 14, 2023
Signing Status UFA
Agent Jerry Buckley
Standard Contract | 1 Years $800,000 0.96% of cap space
2023-2024
Cap Hit $800,000
UFA
AAV $800,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $800,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $800,000
Minors Salary $150,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Buy It Out
$200K Guaranteed

Contract History

Signing Team Nashville Predators logo
Signing Date July 15, 2022
Signing Status UFA
Agent Jerry Buckley
Standard Contract | 1 Years $850,000 1.03% of cap space
2022-2023
Cap Hit $850,000
UFA
AAV $850,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $850,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $850,000
Minors Salary $850,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team St. Louis Blues logo
Signing Date August 4, 2021
Signing Status RFA
Agent Jerry Buckley
Standard Contract | 1 Years $2,000,000 2.45% of cap space
2021-2022
Cap Hit $2,000,000
UFA
AAV $2,000,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $2,000,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $2,000,000
Minors Salary $2,000,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team St. Louis Blues logo
Signing Date July 8, 2019
Signing Status RFA
Agent Jerry Buckley
Standard Contract | 2 Years $3,000,000 1.84% of cap space
2019-2020 2020-2021
Cap Hit $1,500,000 $1,500,000
RFA
AAV $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Minors Salary $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team St. Louis Blues logo
Signing Date July 11, 2016
Agent Jerry Buckley
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,625,000 1.20% of cap space
2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019
Cap Hit $875,000 $875,000 $875,000
RFA
AAV $925,000 $925,000 $925,000
Performance Bonuses $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
Base Salary $782,500 $782,500 $782,500
Signing Bonuses $92,500 $92,500 $92,500
Total Salary $875,000 $875,000 $875,000
Minors Salary $70,000 $70,000 $70,000
Clauses
UFA Year