Eklund Rumor: Hoffman to MTL is E4

[Flyer lurker]

Now trusting a Eklund rumor is a sure fire way to look silly. But if MTL signed Hoffman, put him on a line with Domi it makes a lot of sense.

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[topshelf15]

Seems like a good fit

 

[CreamOfTheCrop]

We don't want his wife around here.

 

[topshelf15]

We don't want his wife around here.

She will be too busy shopping...

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

Did Eklund just sleep through an entire pandemic? Does he still think that the Stanley Cup was just awarded about a week ago, and that UFAs will still be free to sign with new teams on July 1st?

If not, how on earth would it make any sense that Hoffman and Montreal, both of whom are scheduled to participate in the play-ins, would have nearly completed negotiating a contract with one another before the play-ins even started?

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

If he's chasing signing bonuses then ya it makes sense but don't see him coming back to Canada for some reason.
Think he'd take a little less to be in a warmer climate and better team.

 

[montreal]

I could see MB being interested, maybe something along the lines of 4 years at 6M because MB knows next season is very important for him as he has to worry about being able to retain that core group of UFA's (Gallagher, Petry, Tatar, Armia, Danault) as losing some of them could piss off Price/Weber who aren't getting any younger. With MB and Julien's contracts up after the '21-'22 season he may feel the pressure to do more next year to keep most of his UFA's and keep Price/Weber happy.

 

[Mickey Marner]

The 4 stands for 4% chance of being true.

 

[Fatass]

Why would the Habs, who have such storied culture, bring this guy into their room?

 

[Flyer lurker]

Why would the Habs, who have such storied culture, bring this guy into their room?

There is nothing wrong with the guy Mike Hoffman..

Now the wife on the other hand.....

 

[bukwas]

I could see MB being interested, maybe something along the lines of 4 years at 6M because MB knows next season is very important for him as he has to worry about being able to retain that core group of UFA's (Gallagher, Petry, Tatar, Armia, Danault) as losing some of them could piss off Price/Weber who aren't getting any younger. With MB and Julien's contracts up after the '21-'22 season he may feel the pressure to do more next year to keep most of his UFA's and keep Price/Weber happy.

Not to sound rude but if Armia is an important core piece, a change of direction might not be a bad thing.

 

[Captain Mountain]

I'd be shocked if any play-in bound UFAs (even guys that will re-up with their current teams) have gotten to the point where E4 makes sense. There are a lot more pressing concerns for them and their agents.

Montreal is probably far more concerned with the logistics of the play-in round/playoff bubble and the draft to be planning their UFA market strategy.

 

[Captain Mountain]

Not to sound rude but if Armia is an important core piece, a change of direction might not be a bad thing.

core group of UFAs =/= core peice. Its to differentiate between a guy like Armia vs a guy like Weal or Lindgren.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Now trusting a Eklund rumor is a sure fire way to look silly. But if MTL signed Hoffman, put him on a line with Domi it makes a lot of sense.

Eklund pretty much has zero credibility, No one right now know's where Hoffman will sign. With Panther ownership looking to shed around $10 million or so. it looks like Hoffmans days in Florida are over.

 

[Flyer lurker]

Is there a heat wave in Philly too? Because here in Montréal we're steaming and it makes me say things like ''we're soo winning that cup''..

I live in FL so I am saying there is so not going to be a restart to the season.

 

[Fatass]

I live in FL so I am saying there is so not going to be a restart to the season.

I live in Vancouver, and the NHL will restart here. Hopefully Edmonton is the other hub.
Hofmann might be playing for minimum cap next season. Too much baggage.

 

[montreal]

Not to sound rude but if Armia is an important core piece, a change of direction might not be a bad thing.

he's been pretty good with us and he's one of the few wingers with size along the mini Habs plus he's a part of the Finnish Habs. I hope they keep him around.

 

[Drew311]

I could see MB being interested, maybe something along the lines of 4 years at 6M because MB knows next season is very important for him as he has to worry about being able to retain that core group of UFA's (Gallagher, Petry, Tatar, Armia, Danault) as losing some of them could piss off Price/Weber who aren't getting any younger. With MB and Julien's contracts up after the '21-'22 season he may feel the pressure to do more next year to keep most of his UFA's and keep Price/Weber happy.

I think Price/Weber would be happier if MB could put together a better core.

 

[mrinsane]

I would like Hoffman in MTL but if his wife make some trouble again its gonna be Pateryn #2

 

[Mr Positive]

I think Price/Weber would be happier if MB could put together a better core.

for sure, it's not like Montreal can rebuild. They need to win now. This offseason is a good one to be aggressive if you have the cap space to throw around

 

[CatchyTune]

Whoever gives Hoffman a big deal will probably soon regret it.

Will want his last big pay with term. He will likely be 31 when his deal starts (November birthday)

Might have a couple good years but I would fear it turns into another Skinner/Ladd deal.

 

[Grand Admiral Thrawn]

Hoffman is a LW and Habs are filled to the brim with LW.

Tatar
Drouin
Lehky
Byron
Poehling
Kovalchuk (is rumors of signing are true).

Now Byron and Lehky can play RW.

No way Habs are going after Hoffman.

Bergy will go hard for a LD.
Maybe trade for a RW.

Not Hoffman.

 

[RationalExpectations]

Hoffman is a LW and Habs are filled to the brim with LW.

Tatar
Drouin
Lehky
Byron
Poehling
Kovalchuk (is rumors of signing are true).

Now Byron and Lehky can play RW.

No way Habs are going after Hoffman.

Bergy will go hard for a LD.
Maybe trade for a RW.

Not Hoffman.

Hoffman is better than Lehkonen and Byron, maybe Drouin even. Poehling should be a C not a LW and Kovalchuck (if he comes back) can play RW. The main issue is the contract Hoffman would most likely ask for. It does not fit with what you want to pay a 3rd liner.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Is E4 high enough to trust it, though? As far as I remember, the only E you can trust, is E5.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Is E4 high enough to trust it, though? As far as I remember, the only E you can trust, is E5.

E5 means someone else posted it.

E4 and lower is just bullshit.