Sharks visit the Canucks after Hoffman's 2-goal game
The San Jose Sharks visit the Vancouver Canucks after Mike Hoffman scored two goals in the Sharks' 5-1 win against the St. Louis BluesNOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pots pair of tallies Hoffman scored two goals on three shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Blues.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Hoffman scores 2 goals as San Jose Sharks beat St. Louis Blues 5-1
Mike Hoffman scored two goals, and the San Jose Sharks beat the St. Louis Blues 5-1NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mike Hoffman scores twice to lead Sharks past Blues Nov 16, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks left wing Mike Hoffman (68) shakes hands with his teammates on the bench after scor...
NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Snaps slump with goal Hoffman scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Panthers.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Manages first helper with new team Hoffman posted an assist in Saturday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Avalanche.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Healthy for start of camp Hoffman (arm) practiced with the Sharks on Thursday, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.
Impact Hoffman, who San Jose acquired on Aug. 6 as part of a three-team trade involving Montreal and Pittsburgh, scored 14 goals and 34 points in 67 outings in 2022-23. He missed the last game of the 2022-23 campaign because of his arm injury. Hoffman skated on a line with Filip Zadina during Thursday's practice.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Hoffman and Rem Pitlick traded to Pittsburgh | NHL.com The Canadiens receive Jeff Petry, Casey DeSmith, Nathan Legare and a second-round pick in 2025
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • NHL.COM
Traded to Sharks San Jose acquired Hoffman (arm) on Sunday as part of a three-team trade with Montreal and Pittsburgh.
Impact 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.
AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Thursday Hoffman (arm) is questionable for Thursday's game against Boston, according to Eric Engels of Sportsnet.
Impact 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.
APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out Thursday Hoffman (arm) isn't available for Thursday's contest against Boston, according to Jack Edwards of NESN.
Impact 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.
APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Finishes off Caps Hoffman scored a goal on three shots over 18:10 of ice time in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Capitals.
Impact 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 was switched to the third line, 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.
APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Joel Armia has 2nd hat trick, Canadiens beat Capitals 6-2
Joel Armia had his second career hat trick and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Washington Capitals 6-2 on Thursday night to snap a four-game skidAPRIL 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Logs power-play helper 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.
Impact 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.
MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Harvey-Pinard scores 3, Canadiens beat Blue Jackets 8-2
Rafael Harvey-Pinard scored three goals for his first career hat trick and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 8-2MARCH 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Canadiens' Mike Hoffman Walks In And Wires Home Wrist Shot vs. Blue Jackets
MARCH 25, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Bruins' Greer suspended 1 game for crosscheck on Hoffman
Bruins winger AMARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A.J. Greer Receives Major Penalty And Game Misconduct For Cross-Checking Canadiens' Mike Hoffman
MARCH 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Buries one, helps on another Hoffman scored a goal and assisted on a power-play tally in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Lightning. He finished with six shots, a blocked shot and two penalty minutes over 18:18 of i...
Impact Hoffman got free and buried a feed from Nick Suzuki to open the scoring. He later recorded his fifth multi-point game of the season when he set up Jesse Ylonen's power-play marker. Hoffman's logged two goals in the last three contests and is up to 12 tallies over 56 games.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Hagel has hat trick, Lightning beat Canadiens 5-3
Brandon Hagel had his second NHL hat trick, Steven Stamkos reached the 30-goal mark for the eighth time and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied in the third period to beat the Montreal...MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lights lamp in win Hoffman scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots over 14:31 of ice time in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Penguins.
Impact Hoffman took a back pass from Rem Pitlick and one-timed a shot from left faceoff circle to start Montreal's comeback from a 2-0 deficit during a wild opening 12 minutes. It was Hoffman's second goal in the last five games and 11th of the season.
MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Canadiens snap seven-game losing streak, beat Penguins 6-4
Anthony Richard scored the winning goal in the third period and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-4 on Tuesday nightMARCH 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores first since break Hoffman scored a goal on two shots on net and blocked three shots over 18:22 of ice time in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to Carolina.
Impact Hoffman benefited from a wide-open net following a beautiful pass from Jonathan Drouin. The tally, his first since Montreal returned from its midseason break, snapped a 12-game stretch without finding the back of the net. It was also Hoffman's 10th, giving him double-digit goals for a ninth consecutive season.
MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Collects two assists Friday Hoffman registered two assists in Montreal's 5-2 victory over Philadelphia on Friday.
Impact Hoffman's second helper was recorded while Montreal was on the power play. He has nine goals and 25 points in 44 contests this season, including seven points with the man advantage. Hoffman has contributed four assists over his last four games.
FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Helps on power play Hoffman had a power-play assist and one shot on goal over 16:01 of ice time in Thursday's 6-2 loss to Carolina.
Impact Hoffman set up Rafael Harvey-Pinard for Montreal's second goal. He has 10 points (two goals) over the last 11 contests, including three power-play helpers. That could make him a possible trade target for teams in playoff contention, but suitors would like to see him light the lamp more. Montreal added him in 2021 to fix its power play, but he's scored just one on that unit this season (nine overall). Hoffman's trade value will increase if he can start putting pucks in the net. He has one year remaining on his contract, but Arpon Basu of The Athletic believes the Canadiens might be willing to retain some of the money on the contract.
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
