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Why new Stars Martin Hanzal could be one of Ken Hitchcock's favorite players this season

Related Topics: Martin Hanzal, Ken Hitchcock, Arizona

Position: Center, 6-6, 226

Age: 30

Shoots: Left

2016-17 stats: Combined between Arizona and Minnesota: 71 GP, 20 G, 19 A, 39 Pts, minus-17.

Contract status: In first year of three-year contract that has a cap hit of $4.75 million.

Did you know: Hanzal ranks eighth all-time in the combined history of the original Jets and Coyotes (now the record book for the Arizona franchise) in games played at 608...Hanzal played one season in the Western Hockey League, tallying 85 points (26 goals, 49 assists) in 60 games for Red Deer in 2006-07.