Martin Hanzal
Age: 30
Current Team: Minnesota Wild
Contract: UFA
Abilities: Massive centre who plays great 5v5 hockey.
Why he might be available: He’s an unrestricted free agent. He is definitely available. The Toronto Maple Leafs might have interest in him because they could then turn around and trade Bozak, thus picking up an extra asset for nothing. Hanzal would definitely be an upgrade over Bozak if the Leafs are serious about not playing Nylander at centre.
Hanzal is an excellent 5v5 player who – when not on a garbage team – can help drive possession. He’s also a very good defender and is absolutely massive. The only reason not to sign him is that he has a history of injuries that would make Joffrey Lupul cry. Still, he’s a cheap option for upgrading the team and picking up an easy asset. I’ve watched him for years on the Coyotes and I if he wasn’t so injury prone, I would highly recommend signing him. Even with the injuries, he might be worth the risk. Hanzal on your third line is pretty insane.
In the end, it’s fun to speculate, but who knows what will happen. Now that the Toronto Maple Leafs are good again, this is actually fun!
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