Hoffman (lower body) will begin skating with the team next week before hopefully joining practices the following week, John Lu of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

The timeline of course is dependent on his recovery progress, but this report suggests Hoffman's tentative return to game action will come somewhere around Oct. 23 against visiting Detroit or Oct. 26 in Seattle. Interested fantasy managers should stay tuned for updates over the next couple weeks regarding Hoffman's status.

Hoffman (lower body) is expected to miss four weeks, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

If Hoffman indeed returns in four weeks, he would only miss about a week and a half of regular-season action, though the veteran winger will likely need some time to get back up to speed once he's back. He'll likely slide into a middle-six role with power-play duties once he finally makes his debut in Montreal.

Hoffman (lower body) is expected to miss all of Montreal's training camp and is considered doubtful for the start of the regular season, John Lu of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman evidently suffered a lower-body injury during his last personal skate before arriving in Montreal for camp. He's set to undergo additional testing, so a more clear-cut timetable for his recovery could be made available in the coming days. Either way, fantasy managers shouldn't expect Hoffman to be ready from the get-go when regular-season play gets underway.

Hoffman failed his physical due to a lower-body injury and is expected to miss the entirety of Montreal's training camp.

EDGE Analysis

This is obviously unfortunate news for the Canadiens, as they were counting on Hoffman to provide a punch up front from the get-go after signing him to a three-year, $13.5 million contract this offseason, and it now appears the 31-year-old sniper won't have an opportunity to gel with his new teammates during camp. At this point it isn't clear if Hoffman, who notched 17 goals and 36 points in 52 games with St. Louis last campaign, is in danger of missing regular-season action.

Hoffman signed a three-year, $13.5 million contract with the Canadiens on Wednesday, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman played pretty well with the Blues last season, picking up 17 goals, 36 points -- 17 of which came on the power play -- and 113 shots while averaging 15:04 of ice time per contest. The 31-year-old winger should slot into a middle-six role while also being featured on one of Montreal's power-play units next season, giving him 30-goal and 60-point upside.

Hoffman scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Avalanche in Game 2.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman struck 15 seconds after Nathan MacKinnon in the third period, but the Blues couldn't find an equalizer. The 31-year-old Hoffman has pumped six shots on net in two games. The winger had 36 points in 52 regular-season contests as a middle-six option, and he's filled a similar role so far in the playoffs.

Hoffman dished out three assists, all on the power play, in Thursday's 7-3 win over Minnesota. He also registered three shots on goal.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman was right in the middle of St. Louis' rally from a 3-0 deficit, figuring in on a pair of power-play goals by Brayden Schenn in the second period and on another by David Perron in the third. The outburst snapped Hoffman's five-game point drought and represented his first multi-point effort since April 28. Hoffman wrapped up his first regular season in St. Louis with 17 goals and 36 points in 52 games.

Hoffman scored a power-play goal on three shots in Wednesday's 3-2 shootout loss to Anaheim.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman leaned into a wrister from the right circle and beat Anaheim netminder Anthony Stolarz to break a scoreless deadlock with just over eight minutes left in the first period. It was Hoffman's 17 goal of the season and gave him 33 points in 47 games in his first campaign with the Blues.

Hoffman scored two power-play goals and added an even-strength assist in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Amazingly, the Blues only had the man advantage for 37 seconds all game, as Hoffman made quick work of both of the team's opportunities. The veteran forward has sprung to life after not being dealt at the deadline, and over his last seven games he's racked up seven goals and 11 points.

Hoffman scored twice and added an assist in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman's assist on Vince Dunn's power-play goal in the first period was the former's 200th career helper. He celebrated the milestone by scoring a pair of third-period tallies, including one on the power play, as the Blues attempted a comeback. Hoffman is up to 13 goals, 26 points, 86 shots on net and a plus-5 rating in 38 appearances this year. He'll finish the season with the Blues, so the pending unrestricted free agent may be motivated to showcase his talents before he hits the open market in July.