TSN: Pierre LeBrun reminds us that there is obviously a “verbal understanding” that Mike Hoffman’s PTO with the St. Louis Blues could lead to a contract but is not a guarantee. He has been used on their top power play unit, so….
“He’s going to sign a one-year deal in the neighbourhood of $4 million to $4.25 million I think between now and opening night. The Blues have to do a little salary cap gymnastics. Vladimir Tarasenko will probably go on LTIR closer to opening night. That’ll create some room for Mike Hoffman.