Mike Hoffman Signs Try-Out with Blues

The St. Louis Blues have announced they’ve signed UFA winger Mike Hoffman to a professional try-out.

One of the more high-profile free agents on the market, it is unexpected to see Hoffman commit to attending a camp without a contract in place. The arrangement might be cap maneuvering, as the Blues currently sit above the cap, but will have some flexibility when Alex Steen and Vladimir Tarasenko are placed on the LTIR.

In 69 games with the Panthers last season, Hoffman had 29 goals and 30 assists.