Mike Hoffman LW FA Mon 4/12/21 5:03 PM
Mike Hoffman
LW FA
Hoffman wasn't traded ahead of Monday's deadline, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hoffman was a healthy scratch for two games last week as the Blues appeared ready to trade the 31-year-old sniper. However, the team's fortunes seemingly changed over the weekend with three straight wins. Robert Thomas' shoulder injury also makes Hoffman's presence more valuable for the Blues. In turn, Hoffman will stick with the team as they battle for the final playoff spot in the West Division. Hoffman has accrued 11 goals and 23 points through 37 games this year.
Mike Hoffman LW FA Sat 4/10/21 10:50 PM
Mike Hoffman
LW FA
Hoffman scored twice on five shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
Hoffman deposited both of the Blues' goals in regulation. He had sat out the previous two games as the Blues protected a potential trade target from injury, but an upper-body injury to Robert Thomas necessitated Hoffman's return to the lineup. The winger has 11 goals, 23 points, 83 shots on net and a plus-5 rating through 37 appearances this season.
Mike Hoffman LW FA Sat 4/10/21 6:36 PM
Mike Hoffman
LW FA
Hoffman (not injury related) will draw back into the lineup Saturday, Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hoffman was a healthy scratch for the last two games, but the absence of Robert Thomas (upper body) left the Blues in need of a top-nine forward for Saturday's game versus the Wild. The 31-year-old Hoffman has 21 points through 36 games with the Blues, although he could still be traded ahead of Monday's trade deadline.
Mike Hoffman LW FA Fri 4/9/21 11:59 AM
Mike Hoffman
LW FA
Hoffman is expected to sit as a healthy scratch for a second straight contest Friday versus Minnesota, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Blues are on the outside looking in in terms of the playoff picture, so Hoffman will continue to be held out of the lineup ahead of Monday's trade deadline, as his one-year, $4 million contract makes him an attractive asset for teams in contention looking to add some firepower up front. He's notched nine goals and 21 points in 36 games this season.
Mike Hoffman LW FA Wed 4/7/21 8:34 PM
Mike Hoffman
LW FA
Hoffman (not injury related) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Golden Knights, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Blues watched their playoff hopes dwindle during a seven-game losing streak, and it appears they'll start making some trades soon. Hoffman is a likely departure, as he signed a one-year deal with the Blues in January. The 31-year-old hasn't fit in with the Blues -- he was a healthy scratch last week -- but he's still recorded nine goals and 12 assists through 36 games.
Mike Hoffman LW FA Sat 4/3/21 1:04 AM
Mike Hoffman
LW FA
Hoffman scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Avalanche.
EDGE Analysis
Hoffman answered Brandon Saad's opening tally for the Avalanche just 26 seconds later to tie the game at 1-1. Friday was Hoffman's first game back from being a healthy scratch Sunday versus the Ducks. The tally snapped his five-game point drought and gave him nine goals, 21 points, 76 shots on net and a plus-7 rating in 34 contests this year.
Mike Hoffman LW FA Sun 3/28/21 4:51 PM
Mike Hoffman
LW FA
Hoffman is a healthy scratch for Sunday's game versus the Ducks, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
It wasn't clear why Hoffman was absent from warmups, but the team revealed that the 31-year-old winger is a healthy scratch. Hoffman has posted one goal and a minus-7 rating over the past seven games. Sammy Blais will enter the lineup in his place.
Mike Hoffman LW FA Sun 3/28/21 4:36 PM
Mike Hoffman
LW FA
Hoffman isn't on the ice for warmups and won't play in Sunday's game versus the Ducks, Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hoffman posted no points and a minus-5 rating over the past five games, so this could be a healthy scratch. Nevertheless, the Blues don't play again until Friday versus the Avalanche, so the 31-year-old sniper has time to either get his game right or shake off an injury.
Mike Hoffman LW FA Thu 3/18/21 2:03 AM
Mike Hoffman
LW FA
Hoffman scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Hoffman had a deflected shot off a Kings defender that beat Cal Petersen in the second period. That was all the offense the Blues could muster. The 31-year-old Hoffman reached the 20-point mark with the tally -- he has eight goals and 12 helpers in 28 appearances this year.
Mike Hoffman LW FA Fri 3/5/21 11:53 PM
Mike Hoffman
LW FA
Hoffman scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Hoffman picked up an assist on David Perron's equalizer in the third period. In overtime, Hoffman struck on a one-timer set up by Torey Krug to lift the Blues to victory. The 31-year-old Hoffman has collected seven goals, 18 points, 56 shots on net and a plus-12 rating through 23 appearances.