Elliotte Friedman: Free agent Mike Hoffman is considering taking a one-year deal and becoming a free agent again next offseason.
Mark Scheig: “This is tough for #CBJ. Can’t deny the offense. But defense is another story. With budget uncertain because of RFAs, not sure how they can go 1-year if Hoffman gets $6 million or more. But if they could somehow land him…”
Lightning continue to look to shed salary
Joe Smith of The Athletic: If a team is not cap compliant by opening day.