Hanzal will hang up his skates and call it a career, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hanzal played in just seven games back in 2018-19 for the Stars due to a back issue and will now officially end his career after spending last year on long-term injured reserve. Over the course of his 12-year career, Hanzel appeared in 673 games, the bulk of which were with the Coyotes, in which he garnered 127 goals and 211 helpers.

Hanzal (back) will suit up for a newly formed Czech fourth division team called HC Samson Ceske Budejovice in 2020-21.

EDGE Analysis

After missing all of last season with a lingering back issue, Hanzal will close out his professional career back in his native Czech Republic. The 33-year-old center enjoyed a 12-year NHL career primarily with the Coyotes before stops in Minnesota and Dallas. In all, Hanzal logged 673 games in which he garnered 127 goals and 211 assists, adding another 13 points in 28 postseason contests.

The Stars don't expect Hanzal (back) to play this season, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Unfortunately this news doesn't come as a surprise, as multiple injuries, including a serious back issue, have limited Hanzal to just 45 games over the past two campaigns. The veteran forward is in the final year of his three-year contract with the Stars, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him announce his retirement at the end of the season.

Hanzal (back) was placed on injured reserve on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Hanzal has not suited up for the Stars since Dcember of 2018, and he will begin the new season on IR as well. The 32-year-old center is not close to resuming hockey activities at this time.

Hanzal (back) was added to long-term injured reserve Saturday, Mark Stepneski of the Stars' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Czech pivot has only suited up in seven games this season -- none of which have come in 2019 -- and doesn't seem to be nearing a return anytime soon. By moving Hanzal to long-term injured reserve, his $4.75 million salary no longer counts against the cap.

Hanzal (back) has been placed on injured reserve retroactive to Dec. 23.

EDGE Analysis

Hanzal's placement on injured reserve effectively rules him out for Saturday's contest against the Red Wings. The veteran pivot will be eligible to return whenever he's deemed healthy enough to do so, though his back injury is likely a recurrence of the issue that forced him to miss the first two months of the season.

Hanzal (back) has been ruled out versus the Predators on Thursday, Mark Stepneski of the Stars' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The news on Hanzal certainly isn't encouraging, as he may be forced to slide in and out of the lineup the rest of the way in order to play through his back problems. If the Stars find themselves out of the playoff race at any point, don't be surprised to see the veteran shutdown for the remainder of the year.

Hanzal won't return to Sunday's game versus the Islanders after suffering an upper-body injury, Sean Shapiro of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hanzal struggled with a back injury to begin the year and has only suited up for seven games -- all in December. The true nature of his injury is unclear, and he could benefit from the holiday break, as the Stars don't play again until Thursday versus the Predators.

Hanzal (back) will black Sunday against the Islanders, Sean Shapiro of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hanzal returned from offseason back surgery on Dec. 7 and has missed two games since then as a way to lighten his workload. In six games, the 31-year-old has recorded one goal and two points.

Hanzal is dealing with a sore back and will miss Saturday's clash with Minnesota, Mark Stepneski of the Stars' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hanzal will likely be rested periodically throughout the season, as he continues to progress from offseason back surgery. Jason Spezza (illness) figures to slot into the spot being vacated Hanzal, while the team is optimistic it will have the Czech in the lineup versus the Islanders on Sunday.