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Edmonton Oilers Sign Forward Mike Hoffman on Professional Tryout

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EDMONTON, AB – In a strategic move to strengthen their roster, the Edmonton Oilers have extended a professional tryout offer to veteran forward Mike Hoffman. The 34-year-old player is set to join the Oilers’ training camp, bringing with him a wealth of experience from his extensive career in the National Hockey League (NHL).

Hoffman’s career spans 745 regular season NHL games, during which he has amassed an impressive record of 228 goals and 259 assists. In addition to his regular season contributions, he has also taken part in 33 Stanley Cup Playoff games, where he has scored 11 goals and provided nine assists.

Most recently, Hoffman played for the San Jose Sharks during the 2023-24 NHL season. Over the course of the 66 games he played last season, he scored 10 goals and assisted on 13 others, showcasing his enduring skill and strategic play.

Originally from Kitchener, Ontario, Hoffman was drafted in the fifth round, 130th overall, by the Ottawa Senators in the 2009 NHL Draft. He has achieved the 11th-highest point total among players selected in his draft class, cementing his reputation as a formidable offensive player.

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