St. Louis Blues Sign Mike Hoffman

 

The St. Louis Blues have signed left wing Mike Hoffman to a one-year contract, worth $4 million. Hoffman, 31, spent the last two seasons playing for the Florida Panthers. Last season, in 2019-2020, Hoffman played 69 games with 29 goals, 30 assists, 59 points, and a -5. 

Hoffman's best season came in 2018-2019, with the Panthers. Hoffman played 82 games with 36 goals, 34 assists, 70 points, and a -24. The goals, and points were both career highs for Hoffman. Hoffman's career high in assists were 35 in 2016-2017, with the Ottawa Senators. Hoffman spent 7 seasons with the Senators before being traded to the Panthers on June 19, 2018. 

Overall, Hoffman has played 9 seasons in the NHL. Hoffman has played 493 games with 172 goals, 187 assists, 359 points, and a -19. In the playoffs, Hoffman has played 29 games with 10 goals, 9 assists, 19 points, and a -1. 

Hoffman had signed a professional tryout with the Blues on December 27, 2020. While in camp, Hoffman has been on a line with Robert Thomas, and Jaden Schwartz. That line has the potential to be a great line.

Hoffman should be a big part of the Blues powerplay. Hoffman has 60 career goals, and 62 career assists on the powerplay.