Report: Mike Hoffman to sign with Ottawa Senators tomorrow

by Peter Raaymakers on Jul 15, 2010 4:49 PM EDT in Senators prospects

According to reports out of News 88.9 fm in Saint John, Ottawa Senators prospect Mike Hoffman is expected to sign an entry-level deal with the team on Friday. No terms on the deal are available yet, but expect it to be a three-year, two-way, entry-level deal.

Drafted in the fifth round (130 overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, Hoffman was named the QMJHL Most Valuable Players while with the Saint John Sea Dogs last season. He put up 46G and 85P in 56GP last year, bringing his career numbers to 227P (122G and 105A) in 180GP.

A natural centreman, Hoffman will definitely compete for a roster spot with Ottawa, who need scoring wherever possible. With the logjam of forwards on one-way contracts, though, Hoffman will likely spend a year playing in the AHL, competing alongside a huge group of newly-signed young offensive players, which will probably be a good thing for him.

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Though I hope not, I believe you have a typo in his games played last season

by Matthew on Jul 15, 2010 4:55 PM EDT reply actions

46G and 85P in 5GP - Can you say Sniper? haha

by MCNISH on Jul 15, 2010 5:23 PM EDT reply actions

Hahaha, yeah, that would be something

Fixed. It should have read 56 games.

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by Peter Raaymakers on Jul 15, 2010 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Still,

Awesome numbers.

by oldmonk on Jul 15, 2010 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions

We're certainly stocking up on good forward talent

I’d love to see all of these guys fulfill their potential!

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by Mark Parisi on Jul 15, 2010 6:22 PM EDT reply actions

Me too!

Seems like the future is bright!

by Rob.D on Jul 15, 2010 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions

IF they develop.

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by Mark Parisi on Jul 15, 2010 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Slanty mouth face.

by Rob.D on Jul 15, 2010 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

How about 98 goals and 1.5 points per game?

Over the past two years, albeit in the QMJHL where there is nary a defensive dman to be found, Hoffman has averaged 1.5 points per game and close to a goal a game. So what are we waiting for?

Drafted in the fifth round, Hoffman is a perfect testament that teams should keep their draft picks because you never know who will develop. Hoffman slipped through everyone’s fingers and was not even drafted in his first year of eligibility.

It really isn’t necessary to sell the farm to find scoring, like so many teams do. Are you listening, Burke?

I really like this guy Hoffman. All we need to do is feed him some Wheaties so he can bulk up a bit.

by Marvellous on Jul 16, 2010 7:26 AM EDT reply actions

Just keep them coming

someone is bound to work out with the number of new players the Sens keep bringing in. Carkner worked out and serves as an inspiration for these new guys in the system. Stick with it you never know.

by Hockey Playoff Run SensFan on Jul 16, 2010 11:13 AM EDT reply actions