Martin Hanzal

Coyotes open to extension for Martin Hanzal

The Arizona Coyotes are open to extending center Martin Hanzal.

What It Means:

Coyotes' general manager John Chayka talked with Martin Hanzal's representatives recently. "I talked to his representatives about his no-trade list but that's going to be our standard procedure going forward," Chayka said. "I don't want it to be seen as a leverage point or a bargaining chip. It's just to say, 'let's get it out in the open so we all know our options.' I wouldn't have been there if I wasn't willing to sign Marty to an extension. When he's playing well, he's one of our most, if not the most impactful forward."

Hanzal, entering the final year of his deal, has a modified no-trade clause. In 64 games last season, he posted a career-high 41 points -- 13 goals and 28 helpers -- and 141 shots on goal. His 49.8 Corsi For Percentage was worse this his career average, but 3.1 Relative Corsi For Percentage at Even Strength was significantly better than his 1.6 career average.