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Michal Handzus

San Jose Sharks

1977/03/11 34

6-5 215

Banska Bystrica, Czech. (SVK)

12

the St. Louis Blues in 1995 (4th round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2011-12 Sharks 51 6 15 21 0 14 2 0 0 0 68

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Can be an effective shutdown center. Is a load to line up against at 6-5, 215 pounds. Plays solid defense and is also a capable playmaker. Excellent on face-offs, he can score timely goals.
Flaws
  • Lacks speed. Isn't very aggressive for a player with such an imposing frame. Unfortunately, he never reached his full potential on offense.
Career Potential
  • Veteran shutdown center.
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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

December 1, 2011 Missed 1 game (illness).
November 28, 2011 Illness, day-to-day.
July 1, 2011 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the San Jose Sharks to a two-year contract.
July 2, 2007 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Los Angeles Kings to a four-year contract.
April 9, 2007 Missed the last 74 games of the regular season (knee injury).
October 22, 2006 Knee injury, remainder of the regular season.
March 21, 2006 Missed 1 game (rest).
March 18, 2006 Rest, day-to-day.
March 17, 2006 Missed 8 games (left shoulder injury).
March 1, 2006 Left shoulder injury, day-to-day.
October 27, 2004 NHL lockout: Signed with the HKm Zvolen of the Slovak Republic Extraleague.
August 6, 2004 Re-signed by the Philadelphia Flyers to a three-year contract.
July 16, 2004 Filed for salary arbitration.
June 12, 2002 Acquired from the Phoenix Coyotes.
January 23, 2002 Missed 3 games (groin).
January 17, 2002 Groin, day-to-day.
March 19, 2001 Missed 31 games (abdominal surgery).
March 13, 2001 Acquired from the St. Louis Blues.
January 13, 2001 Abdominal surgery, late March.
October 17, 2000 Missed 5 games (abdominal strain).
October 5, 2000 Abdominal strain, day-to-day.

Trades

July 1, 2011 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the San Jose Sharks.
July 2, 2007 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Los Angeles Kings.
August 4, 2006 Chicago Blackhawks traded Kyle Calder to the Philadelphia Flyers for Michal Handzus.
June 12, 2002 Phoenix Coyotes traded Michal Handzus and Robert Esche to the Philadelphia Flyers for Brian Boucher and a 3rd round selection (previously acquired - Joe Callahan) in 2002.
March 13, 2001 Phoenix Coyotes traded Keith Tkachuk to the St. Louis Blues for Ladislav Nagy, Michal Handzus and Jeff Taffe and a 1st round selection (Ben Eager) in 2001.
July 8, 1995 Drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the 4th round (101st overall) in 1995.

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