MIKE HOFFMAN NEWS

Cut from camp Edmonton released Hoffman on Monday from his professional tryout agreement.

Impact Hoffman generated 10 goals and 23 points in 66 regular-season contests with San Jose in 2023-24. The 34-year-old forward is an unrestricted free agent, but he still has time to sign with another NHL team before the 2024-25 season begins.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers notebook: Has Mike Hoffman done enough to earn an NHL contract? When the Edmonton Oilers practised Tuesday, Hoffman was skating with the group of farmhands, not with the NHLers.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Inks PTO Hoffman signed a professional tryout agreement with the Oilers on Wednesday.

Impact At Hoffman's height, he recorded over 50 points in five straight campaigns from 2015-16 through 2019-20. Over the past four seasons, though, Hoffman has failed to reach the 20-goal and 40-point marks. He served in a bottom-six role with the Sharks in 2023-24, providing 10 goals and 23 points across 66 contests. If the 34-year-old makes the Oilers' Opening Night roster, he might go on to average even less ice time in 2024-25 than the 13:44 per game he logged in San Jose.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for rest of season Hoffman will miss the final two games of the season due to an undisclosed injury, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Hoffman will finish the season having collected 10 goals, 23 points and an ugly minus-21 rating through 66 contests. The 34-year-old winger is set to hit the market as an unrestricted free agent this summer, and he'll likely need to settle for a short-term deal and a bottom-six role in order to see regular NHL time in 2024-25.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes assist Hoffman produced an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Flames.

Impact Hoffman had been a healthy scratch for the previous two games, but he joined the lineup since Filip Zadina (lower body) was unavailable Tuesday. The helper was Hoffman's first point since March 7 -- he missed eight games with a concussion last month and has struggled to produce offense in a fourth-line role since returning. Overall, the 34-year-old winger has 23 points, 71 shots on net and a minus-21 rating through 66 appearances.

APRIL 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Thursday Hoffman (concussion) will return to the lineup Thursday in Minnesota, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Hoffman has missed the last eight games and is expected to line up on the third line with Nico Sturm and Filip Zadina. Hoffman has 10 goals and 12 assists in 61 contests this season.

MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still unavailable Hoffman (concussion) is not expected to be an option for Tuesday's matchup against Dallas, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Hoffman participated in Tuesday's morning skate but stayed out late with the projected scratches. He is poised to miss his eighth straight contest. Hoffman has chipped in 10 goals and 22 points in 61 games this season.

MARCH 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Hoffman (upper body) won't play Saturday versus Chicago, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact It'll be the seventh straight game Hoffman's missed, despite continuing to practice with the Sharks. The 34-year-old winger has 10 goals and 22 points through 61 games this season. Klim Kostin should continue to get a look on San Jose's top line in Hoffman's absence while Jacob. MacDonald suits up as an extra defenseman.

MARCH 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Thursday Hoffman (upper body) is not on the ice for warmups and won't play Thursday versus the Lightning, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Hoffman will miss his sixth straight game, though he has been practicing with the team this week. The 34-year-old winger has 22 points through 61 games. His next chance to play is Saturday versus the Blackhawks.

MARCH 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Hoffman (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Nashville, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Hoffman will miss his fifth consecutive contest despite taking part in the morning skate. He has generated 10 goals and 22 points in 61 outings this campaign.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Hoffman (upper body) won't be available Sunday against Chicago, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Hoffman will sit out his fourth consecutive contest. He has registered 10 goals and 22 points in 61 games this season. Kevin Labanc is expected to play again Sunday because of Hoffman's absence.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Hoffman (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Blue Jackets, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact It'll be the third straight game Hoffman's missed, though he skated Saturday morning, opening the door for him to suit up Sunday in Chicago. The 34-year-old winger has 10 goals and 22 points in 61 games this season.

MARCH 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Thursday Hoffman (upper body) is not expected to play Thursday versus the Penguins, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Hoffman will miss his second game in a row with the injury. The Sharks will also be without Jan Rutta (lower body) and Jacob MacDonald (illness), forcing the team to dress 13 forwards and five defensemen. Hoffman's next chance to play is Saturday in Columbus.

MARCH 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Labeled day-to-day Hoffman is day-to-day with an upper-body injury and won't be available against the Flyers on Tuesday, per NHL.com.

Impact Hoffman is expected to be replaced in the lineup by Kevin Labanc, who could also move into Hoffman's spot with the No. 2 power-play unit. Depending on how long the 34-year-old Hoffman is on the shelf, he could be in danger of missing the 30-point mark for the first time since 2013-14 when he played in just 25 NHL games.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits after late hit Hoffman (undisclosed) exited Saturday's game in the third period after a hit from the Senators' Brady Tkachuk, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Hoffman's injury happened late in the third period, and there was no update on his status after the game. The Sharks are beginning a road trip Tuesday in Philadelphia. It's unclear if the winger will be available for that trip.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal Thursday Hoffman scored a goal in Thursday's 7-2 loss to the Islanders.

Impact Despite the Sharks trading away Anthony Duclair before the contest, Hoffman remained in a fourth-line role. The 34-year-old Hoffman has four points over his last five contests despite his limited ice time. He's now at 10 tallies, 22 points, 68 shots on net and a minus-22 rating through 60 appearances. While he's trending up on offense, the lack of quality throughout the Sharks' lineup makes the winger's surge unlikely to last much longer.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides helper Tuesday Hoffman logged an assist in Tuesday's 7-6 overtime loss to the Stars.

Impact While Hoffman has three points over his last four outings, it hasn't helped him escape the fourth line. The veteran winger is up to 21 points, 67 shots on net and a minus-22 rating through 59 appearances this season. Hoffman's limited role and poor scoring production means he should be left off of most fantasy rosters.

MARCH 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snaps goal drought Hoffman scored a goal on three shots and added an assist, both on the power play, in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Ducks.

Impact The goal was Hoffman's first since Dec. 10, a span of 28 games in which he had just seven helpers. The winger hasn't found much success with the Sharks, to the point that he's spent large chunks of the campaign in a bottom-six role. Hoffman has 20 points (six on the power play), 66 shots on net and a minus-20 rating through 56 appearances.

MARCH 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches 10-assist mark Hoffman posted a power-play assist in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Ducks.

Impact Hoffman snapped a three-game slump with the helper. He didn't score a goal in January, but the winger had six assists over 13 appearances during the month. His goal drought is up to 22 contests. Hoffman's at 18 points (four on the power play) with 58 shots on net and a minus-16 rating through 49 contests, which has kept him from being much of a fantasy option this season.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ends slump with assist Hoffman managed an assist and fired five shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Red Wings.

Impact Hoffman snapped an eight-game point drought with the helper. The 34-year-old winger has held onto a middle-six role lately, but his lack of offense and playing on a poor team keeps him out of the picture in fantasy. For the season, Hoffman has 13 points, 44 shots and a minus-13 rating over 37 appearances.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts helper Tuesday Hoffman notched an assist and two PIM in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Jets.

Impact Hoffman has two goals and two helpers over his last four games. The 34-year-old winger is up to 12 points, 33 shots on net, 14 PIM and a minus-7 rating through 28 appearances this season. Hoffman continues to see time in the bottom six and on the second power-play unit, so there's not much of a reason to be optimistic that he'll find another level on offense.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in shootout loss Hoffman scored a pair of goals, including one on the power play, in Sunday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Hoffman tallied both goals in the third period, with the second of them tying the game with 39 seconds left in regulation. The winger had picked up just one assist over his previous six games. He's been stuck in a fourth-line role at even strength lately, which is fair since he hasn't been all that consistent. Hoffman has eight goals, three assists, three power-play points, 32 shots on net and a minus-8 rating through 27 appearances.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two points in Saturday's win Hoffman scored a power-play goal on two shots and added an assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Canucks.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks up shutout bid Hoffman scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 7-1 loss to the Kraken.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE