Mike Hoffman is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who has had a successful career in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was born on November 24, 1989, in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Hoffman began his hockey career playing for the Kitchener Rangers in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) from 2006 to 2009. During his time with the Rangers, he was known for his speed and offensive skills, scoring 52 goals and 94 points in his final season.
Hoffman was drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the fifth round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Senators in the 2011-2012 season and quickly established himself as a reliable scorer. He scored his first NHL goal on February 16, 2012, against the Boston Bruins. In his first full NHL season, Hoffman scored 27 goals and 48 points, earning him a spot on the NHL All-Rookie Team.
Over the next few seasons, Hoffman continued to be a consistent scorer for the Senators, scoring 20 or more goals in each season from 2014 to 2018. He was known for his quick release and accuracy on his shots, making him a dangerous offensive threat. In the 2016-2017 season, Hoffman helped lead the Senators to the Eastern Conference Finals, scoring 6 goals and 14 points in 19 playoff games.
In 2018, Hoffman was traded to the San Jose Sharks, but was quickly traded again to the Florida Panthers due to off-ice issues. He continued to be a productive player for the Panthers, scoring 36 goals and 70 points in his first season with the team. He also set a franchise record for the longest point streak, recording a point in 17 consecutive games.
Hoffman's time with the Panthers was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to the NHL pausing its season in March 2020. When the NHL resumed play in August 2020, Hoffman became a free agent and signed a one-year contract with the St. Louis Blues. He played in 52 games for the Blues, scoring 17 goals and 36 points.
Overall, Hoffman has had a successful NHL career, scoring 188 goals and 359 points in 545 games. He has been known for his offensive skills, particularly his quick release and accuracy on his shots. Despite some off-ice issues, he has been a reliable scorer for the teams he has played for and has helped lead his teams to playoff success.
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