Hofmann was placed on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Hofmann (personal) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Swiss club EV Zug on Tuesday.

Hofmann (personal) was suspended permanently by the Blue Jackets on Monday.

Hofmann (personal) isn't expected to be available for Tuesday night's matchup with Tampa Bay, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports.

Hofmann (personal) is not playing Thursday against Nashville, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Hofmann picked up two assists in Monday's 7-4 win over the Sabres.

Hofmann had a goal and an assist with two shots and two PIM in Monday's 4-1 win over Dallas.

Hofmann secured a one-year, $900,000 contract from Columbus on Monday, CapFriendly reports.

Gregory Hofmann will be eligible for the 2013 NHL Entry Draft after the Carolina Hurricanes failed to get him under contract. "We wanted to sign Gregory to a contract, and felt that he could have a future with the Hurricanes on the NHL level," GM Jim Rutherford said in a statement. "It is disappointing that we were unable to reach an agreement with his agent to keep him in our organization." Hofmann, who the Canes took with the 103rd overall selection in the 2011 draft, recorded 16 goals and 27 points with Davos in Switzerland's top league this past season.