Confirmed with Link: Hoffman Signs: 1 Year at $4M

[AjaxManifesto]

Well no the discussions were not in this thread. I think it was either in the Blues main thread, the trade rumors thread, or the around the NHL thread. Regardless, it had been discussed prior to this announcement.

As for the case itself, here are a few sources that outline the current status of the issue:

Court records show events before Karlsson-Hoffman dispute made public | Ottawa Citizen

Melinda Karlsson will not be forced to turn cyberbullying evidence over to Monika Caryk | Ottawa Citizen

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Here's the thread:

Free Agency Discussion 2020-21 Part II

Man...like a Jerry Springer show.

Honestly, who really knows what happened other than the two women themselves. I think as a Blues community we welcome in Mike Hoffman and his significant other (if she's still around) and move on with life. 20 years ago (before social media) this kind of stuff wouldn't have quite the life it does now.

 

[Mike Liut]

I still expect Dunn to be dealt at some point this season and had it been a normal year he would have been moved already.

Do we have enough experienced depth on the left side to deal Dunn?

 

[Blueston]

Do we have enough experienced depth on the left side to deal Dunn?

At this point don't see us dealing him unless another D comes back. We are signing Hoffman to fill hole up front and if we want to deal Dunn for pick or prospect this isn't the time.

 

[TK 421]

Do we have enough experienced depth on the left side to deal Dunn?

Yeah we do. Gunnar is still here and Mikkola is tired of sitting in mothballs.

 

[Stealth JD]

No need to trade Dunn until we find out we're stuck with Faulk post-expansion draft.

 

[Zezel’s Pretzels]

Man...like a Jerry Springer show.

Honestly, who really knows what happened other than the two women themselves. I think as a Blues community we welcome in Mike Hoffman and his significant other (if she's still around) and move on with life. 20 years ago (before social media) this kind of stuff wouldn't have quite the life it does now.

you mean like Shanahan and Janney?

 

[AjaxManifesto]

you mean like Shanahan and Janney?

LOL

Something tells me that was more than just some text messages. And who besides the Blues knew or cared anything about it?

 

[Renard]

At this point don't see us dealing him unless another D comes back. We are signing Hoffman to fill hole up front and if we want to deal Dunn for pick or prospect this isn't the time.

I really like Dunn's offensive ability and I hope we find a way to keep him. The best is yet to come from him.

 

[ThunderCat]

What a shot this guy's got.. can't wait to see how he uses it as a Blue!!

 

[Reality Czech]

What a shot this guy's got.. can't wait to see how he uses it as a Blue!!

Nice highlight reel. Man, he's got a sick shot. Imagine him and Perron teeing up on the PP on opposite sides!

 

[Mike Liut]

What a shot this guy's got.. can't wait to see how he uses it as a Blue!!

He reminds me of Schwartz with a better shot.

 

[DoubleK81]

Nice highlight reel. Man, he's got a sick shot. Imagine him and Perron teeing up on the PP on opposite sides!

Someone actually knowing how to shoot a one-timer off Thomas' slick passes is just what he needs.

 

[Falco Lombardi]

Someone actually knowing how to shoot a one-timer off Thomas' slick passes is just what he needs.

Yeah no disrespect to Bozak and whatever third line winger they happen to stick with him, but Thomas passing to an actual sniper will be very refreshing

 

[Spear]

I was impressed with his Empty-Net accuracy!

(probably the REAL reason DA signed him to a PTO)

 

[Reality Czech]

Someone actually knowing how to shoot a one-timer off Thomas' slick passes is just what he needs.

Absolutely. I wonder if they will consider pairing up Hoffman and Thomas at even strength. Depends whether coach wants to stack the top two lines or spread out the scoring. Either way, our lineup is going to be stacked!

 

[simon IC]

Go Hoffman go!

 

[Oberyn]

Big fan of this signing, we need that extra scoring punch. Get him on a line with Thomas and I think some magic can happen.

Schwartz-ROR-Perron
Schenn-Thomas-Hoffman

My ideal top six for this upcoming season.

 

[Bobby Orrtuzzo]

Official

 

[AjaxManifesto]

Woot

 

[Stealth JD]

He reminds me of Schwartz with a better shot.

why...because they're similar size and left-handed shots? otherwise, Schwartz is a much harder worker and more well-rounded player.

 

[Brian39]

$4M is a great number to land at. Time for some lazy cap math. Since we don't know exactly how LTIR will be utilized, this is just an estimate.

A 23 man roster of ROR, Schenn, Schwartz, Tarasenko, Hoffman, Perron, Thomas, Sunny, Bozak, Sanford, Blais, Barby, Clifford, MacMac, Faulk, Krug, Parayko, Scandella, Dunn, Gunnar, Bortz, Binner, Husso comes to $82.1M. Plugging Kyrou in for any forward on that list saves at least $141k. Plugging Mikkola in for any D on that list saves about $210k (assuming the replaced player is placed in the minors, it saves more if they are traded/claimed).

Assuming we get the full LTIR relief for Steen all season (which we should be able to swing), then we are pretty damn close to making the cap work without any additional moves if/when Tarasenko is ready to return. If/when he is ready, we can add Tarasenko to the lineup and be cap compliant simply by running a 22 man roster. I wouldn't be surprised if we see a mid-season trade based on a young guy taking a spot from a vet. If we don't see that, then I wouldn't be surprised to see a decent player lost to waivers (Gunnar, Clifford, MacMac are probably the 3 candidates). I still haven't seen waiver rules for the taxi squad*, so maybe not.

But regardless, this contract coming in at $4M instead of $4.5M (and Dun coming in below $2M) means that our backs are not against the wall to get cap compliant if Tarasenko can return. This is phenomenal news.

*I know guys have to clear waivers to go to the taxi squad. What I'm unclear on is whether they have to go through waivers every time they go to the taxi squad or if the 30-day rule for AHL assignments is in play. I see arguments for both since there will likely be a number of teams trying to game the cap by moving guys on and off the taxi squad with regularity.

 

[Stupendous Yappi]

$4M is a great number to land at. Time for some lazy cap math. Since we don't know exactly how LTIR will be utilized, this is just an estimate.

A 23 man roster of ROR, Schenn, Schwartz, Tarasenko, Hoffman, Perron, Thomas, Sunny, Bozak, Sanford, Blais, Barby, Clifford, MacMac, Faulk, Krug, Parayko, Scandella, Dunn, Gunnar, Bortz, Binner, Husso comes to $82.1M. Plugging Kyrou in for any forward on that list saves at least $141k. Plugging Mikkola in for any D on that list saves about $210k (assuming the replaced player is placed in the minors, it saves more if they are traded/claimed).

Assuming we get the full LTIR relief for Steen all season (which we should be able to swing), then we are pretty damn close to making the cap work without any additional moves if/when Tarasenko is ready to return. If/when he is ready, we can add Tarasenko to the lineup and be cap compliant simply by running a 22 man roster. I wouldn't be surprised if we see a mid-season trade based on a young guy taking a spot from a vet. If we don't see that, then I wouldn't be surprised to see a decent player lost to waivers (Gunnar, Clifford, MacMac are probably the 3 candidates). I still haven't seen waiver rules for the taxi squad*, so maybe not.

But regardless, this contract coming in at $4M instead of $4.5M (and Dun coming in below $2M) means that our backs are not against the wall to get cap compliant if Tarasenko can return. This is phenomenal news.

*I know guys have to clear waivers to go to the taxi squad. What I'm unclear on is whether they have to go through waivers every time they go to the taxi squad or if the 30-day rule for AHL assignments is in play. I see arguments for both since there will likely be a number of teams trying to game the cap by moving guys on and off the taxi squad with regularity.

I’m imagining a world where Kyrou is a solid top 9 player AND Tarasenko is ready to be an effective player, added to a healthy roster. I can’t figure out the lines, but someone good gets put on the 4th line.

 

[simon IC]

Thread title needs to be changed, lol.

 

[Davimir Tarablad]

I’m imagining a world where Kyrou is a solid top 9 player AND Tarasenko is ready to be an effective player, added to a healthy roster. I can’t figure out the lines, but someone good gets put on the 4th line.

I think Sanford would be the best fit with Sunny and Barbie on that 4th line in terms of style.

 

[Linkens Mastery]

I think Sanford would be the best fit with Sunny and Barbie on that 4th line in terms of style.

Absolutely this.