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.
First goalie off
GSt. Louis Blues
April 3, 2025
Hofer was the first goaltender off during Thursday's morning skate, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports, indicating that he'll draw the home start against the Penguins.
ANALYSIS
Hofer has started in just one of the Blues' last four games, but he's been productive over a limited sample in recent weeks. Across his last four starts, he's gone 4-0-0 with a 1.25 GAA and .942 save percentage. The Penguins are generating 2.89 goals per game this season, which ranks 19th in the league.
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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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Secures win over Preds
GSt. Louis Blues
March 28, 2025
Hofer stopped 16 of 18 shots in a 3-2 win over Nashville on Thursday.
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Slated to face Nashville
GSt. Louis Blues
March 27, 2025
Hofer is expected to start on the road against Nashville on Thursday, per Lou Korac of The Hockey News.
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Sharp in Saturday's win
GSt. Louis Blues
March 22, 2025
Hofer made 26 saves in Saturday's 4-1 win over Chicago.
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Starting Saturday
GSt. Louis Blues
March 22, 2025
Hofer will guard the home net Saturday against Chicago, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
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Excellent in win Tuesday
GSt. Louis Blues
March 19, 2025
Hofer stopped 22 of 23 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Nashville.
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In starter's crease Thursday
GSt. Louis Blues
April 3, 2025
Hofer was occupying the starter's crease during morning skate, per Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and is in line to start at home versus Pittsburgh on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Hofer has started only once in the Blues' last five games, turning aside 16 shots in a 3-2 win over Nashville on March 27. Hofer is 15-7-3 with a 2.62 GAA and a .905 save percentage across 29 appearances this season. He will face the Penguins, who are scoring 2.89 goals per game in 2024-25.
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