Mike Hoffman LW FA Sun 11/26/23 2:20 AM
Mike Hoffman
LW FA
Hoffman scored a power-play goal on two shots and added an assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Hoffman's heater continues -- he's netted all six of his goals and earned seven of his eight points over the last six games. He helped out on Ty Emberson's first-period marker before scoring the decisive goal himself in the third. Hoffman has added 24 shots on net, 13 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-9 rating through 20 appearances. If he can stay productive, he may get a long-term look in a first-line role.
Mike Hoffman LW FA Thu 11/23/23 2:02 AM
Mike Hoffman
LW FA
Hoffman scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 7-1 loss to the Kraken.
EDGE Analysis
A bounce off the end boards came to Hoffman, who had an open net and didn't miss, breaking up Joey Daccord's shutout bid with 4:28 left in the game. The Sharks have played poorly, but they've been shut out just three times this season. Hoffman has scored all four of his goals over the last four contests, and he's added one helper, 20 shots on net, 13 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating through 18 appearances.
Mike Hoffman LW FA Fri 11/17/23 2:11 AM
Mike Hoffman
LW FA
Hoffman scored two goals on three shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
Hoffman's three goals this season have come over the last two games. His improved play has gotten him back into a middle-six role after a brief drop to the fourth line. The winger is up to four points, 18 shots, 13 blocked shots, eight PIM and a minus-9 rating through 16 contests. If he can find consistency, Hoffman could also earn more power-play time, which would put him on the fringe for standard fantasy formats.
Mike Hoffman LW FA Wed 11/15/23 2:29 AM
Mike Hoffman
LW FA
Hoffman scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
Hoffman tallied at 15:58 of the first period to end his 12-game point drought. The goal was his first as a Shark, though he's been bumped down the lineup during his slump. The 33-year-old winger has two points, 15 shots, 12 blocks, six PIM and a minus-10 rating through 15 appearances. Hoffman will need to get his offense going -- he's been a healthy scratch once already this season and could head back to the press box if he continues to struggle.
Mike Hoffman LW FA Sun 10/15/23 2:07 AM
Mike Hoffman
LW FA
Hoffman posted an assist in Saturday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Avalanche.
EDGE Analysis
Hoffman helped out on a Thomas Bordeleau goal in the first period. The helper was Hoffman's first point as a Shark. He's added two shots on goal and a plus-1 rating over two contests while skating in a middle-six role. He's also seeing time on the first power-play unit, one that the Sharks have played around with using five forwards. If that continues, Hoffman should get plenty of chances to contribute with the man advantage.
Mike Hoffman LW FA Sun 8/6/23 1:00 PM
Mike Hoffman
LW FA
San Jose acquired Hoffman (arm) on Sunday as part of a three-team trade with Montreal and Pittsburgh.
EDGE Analysis
The Sharks sent Erik Karlsson to Pittsburgh in the trade in exchange for the Penguins' 2024 first-round pick, Mikael Granlund and Jan Rutta. Hoffman, who comes with a $4.5 million cap hit for the 2023-24 season, notched 14 goals and 34 points in 67 games last year. He may line up on San Jose's first or second line this campaign and might see time on the top power-play combination. Hoffman missed the final contest of the 2022-23 season with an arm injury, but the 33-year-old forward could be ready for the start of training camp.
Mike Hoffman LW FA Thu 4/13/23 6:49 PM
Mike Hoffman
LW FA
Hoffman (arm) isn't available for Thursday's contest against Boston, according to Jack Edwards of NESN.
EDGE Analysis
This is the Canadiens' season finale, so Hoffman will finish the campaign with 14 goals and 34 points in 67 games. With Hoffman out, Lucas Condotta, who was called up from AHL Laval on Thursday, is expected to make his NHL debut.
Mike Hoffman LW FA Thu 4/13/23 3:42 PM
Mike Hoffman
LW FA
Hoffman (arm) is questionable for Thursday's game against Boston, according to Eric Engels of Sportsnet.
EDGE Analysis
Hoffman appeared to sustain the injury during his last shift of Wednesday's contest. He has 14 goals and 34 points in 67 appearances this season. Montreal summoned Lucas Condotta from AHL Laval on Thursday, so he might draw into the lineup if Hoffman is unavailable.
Mike Hoffman LW FA Fri 4/7/23 8:48 AM
Mike Hoffman
LW FA
Hoffman scored a goal on three shots over 18:10 of ice time in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Capitals.
EDGE Analysis
Hoffman pocketed the final goal of the game with 18 seconds remaining for his 14th goal of the season. The veteran forward had been skating on the top line recently but found himself on the third unit, after Montreal was shut out in two consecutive games. Hoffman, who has eight points in the last 12 contests, is up to 34 points over 65 games.
Mike Hoffman LW FA Fri 3/31/23 8:22 AM
Mike Hoffman
LW FA
Hoffman had a power-play assist and one blocked shot over 17:11 of ice time in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
Hoffman fed Rafael Harvey-Pinard who redirected the puck for Montreal's second goal, giving Hoffman seven points (three on the power play) in the last nine games. The scoring burst aligns with him being put on the top line with Nick Suzuki and Harvey-Pinard.