Transaction between the San Jose Sharks and the Montreal Canadiens: the future of forward Mike Hoffman will be with the first line

This summer, Kent Hughes took everyone by surprise when he traded Mike Hoffman and Rem Pitlick for Nathan Légaré, Jeff Petry, Casey DeSmith and a draft pick.

We would have given Hoffman away outright, while Pitlick was acquired by lottery. What's more, Petry and DeSmith gave us other draft picks afterwards. In short, a transaction 100% to the CH's advantage, and we're still wondering how Kent Hughes did it.

As we saw in Montreal, Mike Hoffman isn't exactly keeping pace with the NHL. The forward had a few nice flashes, but nothing more. He wasn't very dominant.

But now, he's going to be used on the Sharks' first line. This is sad news for the Sharks, and shows that the team is far from competitive.

Note that the 4th overall pick in the last draft, Will Smith, will play on the 4th line.

Awful moment occurs during the Flyers and Avalanche game as referee Mitch Dunning is strechered off the ice

Elliotte Friedman gives major praise to Toronto Maple Leafs star in the absence of Auston Matthews

New York Islanders defenseman Mike Reilly receives tragic health diagnosis that will keep him out for months

Bruins surprisingly add enforcer to their team in order to turn miserable season around

We now know the exact amount of time Oilers' Darnell Nurse is going to miss after suffering head injury

Maple Leafs announce forward suffered setback and underwent surgery: Will be out months

Elliotte Friedman announces Gary Bettman's replacement: Great news for the return of hockey to Quebec City

Don Cherry and Paul Bissonnette team up to place the blame on Darnell Nurse following hit from Ryan Reaves

Edmonton Oilers call out Ryan Reaves publicly for his hit on Darnell Nurse

Tony DeAngelo trolls Toronto Maple Leafs fans who want Mitch Marner to be traded