Ottawa Senators Fighting For A Spot In Training Camp

Feb 27, 2014; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators center

(68) shot Detroit Red Wings goalie

(50) hits the post during the third period at the Canadian Tire Centre. The Red Wings defeated the Senators 6-1. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

3. Mike Hoffman

Bryan Murray has said it “He is never going to clear through waivers”, so he’ll see a spot on the NHL club.

Right now Mike Hoffman is slotted into a 3rd/4th line energy role by most, with David Legwand, Mark Stone, Mika Zibanejad, And/or Alex Chiasson as his likely suitors on a 3rd or 4th line.

Hoffman is a flashy player, he has hands and speed. The latter is the most evident in his game and yet he has not found how to score at a consistent pace in the NHL.

He’s not a checker, so he’ll need to find a way to score in the role he’ll be provided. Hoffman tallied 3 goals and 3 assists in 25 NHL games last year, and will be looked at to provide some consistent scoring; especially if he’s given PP time again.

Competing Role: 3rd Line Left Wing.