Joel Hofer

Joel Hofer

24-Year-Old GoalieG
St. Louis Blues
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Hofer had a great season in 2023-24, going 15-12-1 in 30 games played (27 starts) with one shutout, a 2.65 GAA and a .914 save percentage. GSAx, the tell-tale advanced stat of the true, independent impact of a goalie, shows Hofer was at 12.36 (goals saved above expected), which was good enough for 25th in the NHL. That puts him ahead of a number of starting backstops in the league. Hoefer's game is growing, so expect him to earn even more starts this year. The Blues' top dog Jordan Binnington is coming off the best season of his career, so the two will push each other. That's good for the Blues and fantasy managers alike. Hofer will be a great play in daily, and valuable in weeklies when he's on a roll. Keeper and dynasty managers know his name well. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a two-year, $775,000 AAV extension with the Blues in January of 2023.
Secures shutout in overtime
GSt. Louis Blues
October 17, 2024
Hofer posted a 34-save shutout in Thursday's 1-0 overtime win over the Islanders.
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Hofer has won both of his starts this season, and he had to be perfect to do it this time. The 24-year-old helped his own cause, providing the secondary assist on Jake Neighbours' game-winning tally at 2:04 of overtime. Hofer has allowed four goals on 63 shots so far. If he continues to play well, he could work his way into a near-even split of playing time with Jordan Binnington, who has lost two of his three outings this season.
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
The Blues' defense didn't play well in 2022-23, but Hofer was alright with a .905 save percentage over six games in the NHL last season. With Thomas Greiss retired, it's Hofer's turn to fill the backup role behind Jordan Binnington. However, that opportunity could easily become a chance to start if Binnington's numbers continue to slide. Hofer went 27-15-5 with a 2.50 GAA and a .921 save percentage over 47 games with AHL Springfield last season, so it's pretty clear that he's ready for a larger NHL role going forward, giving him draft-day fantasy appeal in deeper formats. If he's able to steal the starting job away from Binnington, Hofer would represent a significant value pick in this year's drafts.
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Slated to start Thursday
GSt. Louis Blues
October 17, 2024
Hofer was the first goalie off Thursday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports, indicating he'll be in goal for the Blues' home game against the Islanders.
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Backstops comeback win
GSt. Louis Blues
October 10, 2024
Hofer allowed four goals on 29 shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Sharks.
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Tending twine Thursday
GSt. Louis Blues
October 10, 2024
Hofer was the first goaltender off the ice at morning skate, Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports, and will defend the visiting crease in San Jose on Thursday.
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Steady in relief appearance
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October 5, 2024
Hofer stopped all five shots he faced in the third period of Saturday's 6-2 preseason loss to the Blackhawks.
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Sharp in loss
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October 1, 2024
Hofer allowed two goals on 34 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 preseason loss to the Blue Jackets. The third goal was an empty-netter.
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Expected to start Thursday
GSt. Louis Blues
October 10, 2024
Hofer is the expected starter on the road at San Jose on Thursday, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports.
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Hofer backed up Jordan Binnington on Tuesday in Seattle as St. Louis was victorious by a 3-2 score. Hofer was stellar as Binnington's backup last season, going 15-12-1 with a 2.65 GAA an a .913 save percentage in 30 regular-season appearances. The Sharks were the worst team in the NHL last season, winning only 19 games, while finding the back of the net on 181 occasions, second worst to Chicago's 179.
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