Actually with Drouin comeback we don't need Hoffman. Just play Lehkonen!!

I see a scenario like that and yes, It's a bit sad. I struggle with Hoffman a lot. The contract have to be one year as we have Suzuki to resign the following year.

Hoffman is rumoured to be signing here regardless

The problem with this team is it's such a bubble team. It's not bad enough to tank. But it's not good enough to dominate (that being said neither was this year's and look how close they got. When things go right, they go right....)

I REALLY don't understand the logic of trying to upgrade your wing with Hoffman though. You picked up two top 6 wingers last summer. I think you're only losing Armia. You have 5 top 6 wingers. Why pick up Hoffman?

What you need to do is upgrade your C's. Ideally by Suzuki taking the next step and Kotkaniemi taking another 1-2 steps. But not the wings...

I didn’t do what I’d do, I did what I think they idk dk based on rumours. This is what I’d do. https://www.capfriendly.com/armchair-gm/team/2602958

Yeah I figured you didnt like it from your comments/title