Hey boy.
The Edmonton Oilers, still looking for the eighth wonder of the world at a low price to comply with the salary cap, have decided to invite Mike Hoffman to their training camp.
He signed a PTO, or professional trial. And we don’t know if he’s there just to fill out a sweater or not.
The Oilers therefore take the same formula as the Maple Leafs: invite a former Canadiens player (Max Pacioretty) who is capable of putting it in, but who is at the end of his career.
This isn’t the first time Hoffman has been given a tryout. The Blues brought him to town in 2020-21. He eventually signed a one-year contract.
It was after that that he signed his three-year contract with the Canadiens. He spent two of the three years of that contract in town before being traded to the Sharks for 2023-2024.
And since his (generous) contract offered by Marc Bergevin ended two and a half months ago, it’s been radio silence. We thought retirement was option #1, but now he’s getting another chance.
Because the veteran has slowed down and doesn’t exactly have the best attitude (not a prerequisite in Edmonton) in life, this may be his last chance.
Will he take advantage of it? We’ll see.
Last year, Hoffman scored 10 goals in 66 games. He added 23 assists… and even though he was playing on a bad team in San Jose, that’s not exactly enough.
With more talent in Edmonton, could he rise? I have my doubts.
In a burst
– Woj changes domain.
– To read.
– Well done.
– THE captain veteran wants to stay.
– Good question.
