Uh, nino is a significantly better player than hoffman

He's not though.

Nino is a terrific 2-way player, Hoffman super isn't. They are not comparable.

Yeah Nino is much better

Hoffman is equally offensively talented, but he’s more of a one dimensional PP Specialist, whereas Nino plays more of a complete game

When the game is on the line, there’s guys you trust and will put on the ice. Hoffman is not that guy unless you’re on the PP

Hoffman has 9 goals and owed 4.5 million next season, I don't think there is a buyer.

Gimmee a 5th with no retention and I'll feel like I won the lottery

"Slightly" better? Niederreiter is a 200-foot player, Hoffman is essentially one-dimensional, but I'll put that down to salesmanship.
"Slightly" cheaper? The difference in cap hits is equal to 1/2 of a minimum-contract player, but I'll put that down to salesmanship.
"Slightly" younger? No. Three years is a very long time in hockey age.

I don't think JD would get any ice time in NJ. Maybe another team

Dadonov probably has more value with retention over Hoffman whom I doubt Hughes would like to retain money on when he has term. Nino is much better than the Hoff who is a straight shooter and little else.

Check out his play on Ottawa's first goal against the Habs tonight. You will see why people say he ignores his defensive responsibilities.

His tanking abilities are better on Montreal. I wouldnt trade such a weapon.

The Devils shouldn't waste a dime or waste a contract slot for Drouin

Hahaha what are you on about? He’s worth so so so much less. Negative value perhaps

Drouin fits Jersey. Soft like butter.

Can’t think of a team in the NHL that would be a worse fit for Hoff than the Canes

Now checkout Hoffman's play on the 2nd Ottawa goal. It's like he forgot he doesn't play for Ottawa anymore.

And overpaid cap dumps fit montreal. 90% of their team