Mike Hoffman

[Micklebot]

I see top 6 potential in Hoffman, and I think the organization probably sees the same. He's extremely fast, probably the quickest player on the team outside of EK. His speed alone makes him a threat to score. On top of his skating he has a great shot, very quick hands and good vision/playmaking skills. Everything you want in scorer really. I've heard negative remarks about his hockey sense, but I don't really see it.

RKL makes some good points. Guy was a top player in the AHL this year and was a top player in the QMJHL as well. I bet if we give this kid time to adjust he'll be a player for us.

He kind of reminds me of Mason Raymond early in his career, Raymond be far more hyped as a 2nd rnd pick though.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Well, we desperately need speed and skill. If he can't stick this year at age 24 with everything we're missing among the forwards, I seriously doubt he'll get another opportunity.

I hope he makes it, I really do. But, I think the odds are getting worse for him.

 

[Cosmix]

Well, we desperately need speed and skill. If he can't stick this year at age 24 with everything we're missing among the forwards, I seriously doubt he'll get another opportunity.

I hope he makes it, I really do. But, I think the odds are getting worse for him.

I like his speed and scoring potential. I hope the Sens give him time to adjust to the NHL size and speed levels as I think he could be a dynamic player for them. Based on a quick look at his stats history, he seems to be a scorer with some playmaking ability, but he is not the elite playmaker type (does not have significantly more assists than goals) like Spezza is. I hope he finds some chemistry with Zibanejad, Legwand or Turris next year.

 

[aragorn]

Hoffman seems to be a slow starter everywhere he has been but eventually becomes a dynamic player. While he showed a great deal of speed & skill in his 20 some games last yr, he didn't put up the pts most thought he would. Hoffman needs to get off to a good start this season & transition his game to the NHL & put up pts. There are just too many other guys waiting in the wings to replace him starting with Puempel.

 

[CanadianGuest]

Is Mike Hoffman the next Mason Raymond?

 

[Icelevel]

Is Mike Hoffman the next Mason Raymond?

zuccarello?

 

[Micklebot]

Is Mike Hoffman the next Mason Raymond?

Are you predicting that he'll break his back in game 6 of the Stanley Cup finals too? Up till then, Raymond was a promising player.

 

[CanadianGuest]

He kind of reminds me of Mason Raymond early in his career, Raymond be far more hyped as a 2nd rnd pick though.

Is Mike Hoffman the next Mason Raymond?

Are you predicting that he'll break his back in game 6 of the Stanley Cup finals too? Up till then, Raymond was a promising player.

I spent a lot of time finding someone that Hoffman reminded me of, and here you posted it before I did, and I didn't notice it, lol.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Hoffman possesses better tools than Raymond ever has. Like puck-handling, shot and passing. Raymond is more consistent though.

 

[Sun God Nika]

Hoffman really can become a Patrick Kane super light. He wont be top end, but he is that skilled player that will defs help out, and he can be clutch as ****.

 

[Sensinitis]

For real that's actually a really good comparison for Hoff if he br8ks out. Strong puck possession, good shot and solid puckhandling.

Obviously Kane has many skills that Hoff doesn't like the best puckhandling in the league, superb vision and extreme clutch-ness, but Hoff has that sick speed and gr8 shot.

Kane super super lite.

 

[otown]

The Hoff is nothing more than another young gun trying to make the show. The sens have had their share of failed prospects who couldn't rise to the occasion. He hasn't proven anything yet. He has to grasp this opportunity because he may not get another.

 

[LuckyPierre]

The Hoff is nothing more than another young gun trying to make the show. The sens have had their share of failed prospects who couldn't rise to the occasion. He hasn't proven anything yet. He has to grasp this opportunity because he may not get another.

The difference between Hoffman and other young guns is his acceleration and his range. He can blast one timers in from distance, and can beat defencemen wide on a rush. Pretty rare combination; most NHL players can do neither well, if not one.

 

[jbeck5]

The thing I like about Hoffman is he's so good at everything. He just needs to put it all together.

He's top 5 in our organization in terms of speed.
He's top 5 in our organization in terms is stick handling.
He's top 5 in our organization in terms of his release.

I don't know if that's more telling of his skill or of our lack of skill.

If he can put it all together he can be a late blooming 1st/2nd line winger or he can never make the NHL permanently. It all depends on if his noggin can put it all together at the NHL level.

 

[Sun God Nika]

The thing I like about Hoffman is he's so good at everything. He just needs to put it all together.

He's top 5 in our organization in terms of speed.
He's top 5 in our organization in terms is stick handling.
He's top 5 in our organization in terms of his release.

I don't know if that's more telling of his skill or of our lack of skill.

If he can put it all together he can be a late blooming 1st/2nd line winger or he can never make the NHL permanently. It all depends on if his noggin can put it all together at the NHL level.

He is really putting the work in this summer. Guy knows this is his last shot at multi million dollar career.

 

[Sensinitis]

How do you know he is putting in the work?

 

[Sun God Nika]

numerous interviews with him, not gonna dig them up, but should be here in this thread.

 

[Derivation]

Waive Michalek, insert Hoffman in top 6.
Discuss.

 

[Very Stable Genius]

Waive Michalek, insert Hoffman in top 6.
Discuss.

I'd rather have Michalek in the lineup over Condra. At least Michalek can score once in a while.

 

[NyQuil]

Glad to see him earning his spot.

Doesn't mean we start trading everyone on the roster.

 

[Ohhh Franco]

That penalty shot attempt really pissed me off.

He's a fringe NHLer. Enough of the hot dog ******** and just fire one.

Pretty sure he did the same thing in a pre season game in Winnipeg a few weeks back.

 

[operasen]

Hoffman's start to his career reminds me of Martin Havlat back in the day. Speed, shot, tenacity. Be nice if he stays healthy and works out at that level.

 

[UnHappyDude]

Hoffman reminds me of Sidney Crosby superlight. Discuss.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

Hoffman reminds me of Sidney Crosby superlight. Discuss.

Nothing to discuss you said everything I wanted to say.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

In all serious though. I see a kessel lite. With more of a ferocious back check. With good linemates that open up space for him and a powerplay built around his one timer there's no reason this kid can't be a 25 goal scorer.