Tracey Myers of NHL.com: (mailbag) The St. Louis Blues being able to sign unrestricted free agent forward Mike Hoffman would be a good idea. The Blues likely won’t have scoring winger Vladimir Tarasenko to start the season after he had shoulder surgery back in September. Hoffman’s agent has said he would consider a short-term deal which may allow a team like the Blues to fit him under their salary cap.
Jonathan Toews has a no-movement clause and has already said this offseason he isn’t interested in playing elsewhere.