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.
Facing Jets
GSt. Louis Blues
February 22, 2025
Hofer will patrol the home crease versus Winnipeg on Saturday, according to Lou Korac of NHL.com.
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Hofer will get the start, giving Jordan Binnington extra rest after he backstopped Canada to victory in the 4 Nations Face-Off on Thursday. Hofer has lost his last three starts, allowing 11 goals and 100 shots. He is 10-7-1 with a 2.88 GAA and a .903 save percentage across 20 games this season. The Jets lead the NHL in scoring, averaging 3.61 goals per game 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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Suffers third straight loss
GSt. Louis Blues
February 7, 2025
Hofer gave up three goals on 34 shots in a 3-2 defeat to Florida on Thursday.
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Tending twine against Florida
GSt. Louis Blues
February 6, 2025
Hofer will defend the home crease against the Panthers on Thursday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
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On wrong side of shutout
GSt. Louis Blues
January 31, 2025
Hofer allowed five goals on 36 shots in Friday's 5-0 loss to the Avalanche.
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First goalie off
GSt. Louis Blues
January 31, 2025
Hofer was the first goalie off the ice at Friday's morning skate, Colleen Flynn of Colorado Hockey Now reports, indicating that he'll start on the road against Colorado.
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Needed in relief Monday
GSt. Louis Blues
January 28, 2025
Hofer turned aside 10 of the 11 shots he faced after replacing Jordan Binnington midway through the second period of Monday's 5-2 loss to the Canucks.
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Projected starter for Saturday
GSt. Louis Blues
February 20, 2025
Hofer is expected to start in Saturday's home game against Winnipeg, per Lou Korac of The Hockey News on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Jordan Binnington has been serving as Canada's No. 1 option during the 4 Nations Face-Off, so he'll likely Saturday and instead face the Avalanche on Sunday. Hofer is a native of Winnipeg and has done well against his hometown team, posting a 2-1-0 record, 1.73 GAA and .943 save percentage across three career outings. The 24-year-old Hofer has a 10-7-1 record, 2.88 GAA and .903 save percentage in 20 appearances with St. Louis in 2024-25.
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