Boston Bruins Should Trade For Mike Hoffman To Increase Their Chances To Win A Cup

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The Boston Bruins are looking like a team that will make the playoffs.  They are 28-10-8 for 64 points, 2nd in the Atlantic Division.  The Bruins may want to make a trade so that the offense is even more dangerous.  One player who might be available at the trade deadline is Ottawa Senators' left-winger Mike Hoffman.

The Senators at this point look like they will be sellers at the trade deadline.  They are 16 points from the 2nd Wild Card spot, which is occupied by the Pittsburgh Penguins.  The Senators are looking to shed his salary.  Hoffman is owed $5.650 million the next 2 seasons.

Hoffman is a fit in Boston.  He is a scorer who can capitalize on the power play as well as perform in full strength situations.  This season Hoffman has 12 goals and 18 assists for a total of 30 points.  On the power play he totaled 4 goals and 8 assists.  Hoffman makes the Boston Bruins an even more dangerous offensive team.  With his speed, opponents find it difficult to check him off the puck.  When he enters the zone, he shoots the puck on net for scoring chances producing goals and rebounds.  If Hoffman is unable to score, he finds his teammates on the open ice and feeds them the puck.

On the power play Hoffman sets up near the post, allowing him to stride in for a shot on goal.  He also sets up in front of the goaltender for tip-ins.  If he doesn’t score, Hoffman can also pass to his teammates so they can light the lamp for easy goals when the goaltender is out of position.

This is the type of an offensive player the Bruins need.  Adding Hoffman takes the pressure off of forwards Brad Marchand, David Krejci, David Backes, and David Pastrnak. He is a fit for the team.

The Bruins should do whatever they can to land Hoffman.  He might be the missing piece on offense that can help them win a Cup.  The Bruins can’t afford to let him slip away to another team.  The Bruins need to place the call to see what can be done to acquire Hoffman.  He may be the difference between going on a long playoff run or falling short of a Stanley Cup.