Hofer is slated to become an unrestricted free agent Wednesday after he didn't receive a qualifying offer from the Capitals.
Hofer hasn't yet made his NHL debut, and he'll test the open market during the offseason. He spent time with ECHL South Carolina and AHL Hershey during the 2025-26 campaign, recording two goals, 16 assists and 81 PIM across 56 regular-season appearances between the two minor-league clubs.