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.
Saddled with loss Monday
GSt. Louis Blues
April 8, 2025
Hofer turned aside 23 of 25 shots in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Jets, with Winnipeg's final goal getting scored into an empty net.
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The game was tied 1-1 heading into the third period, but the Jets outshot the Blues 10-4 in the final frame, and Hofer couldn't keep Alex Iafallo from banging home a rebound at the 7:05 mark after the Blues had blown multiple chances to clear the zone. It was Hofer's first regulation loss since Feb. 6, and in between the 24-year-old netminder had gone 6-0-2 with a 2.20 GAA and a .902 save percentage.
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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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Drawing start against Winnipeg
GSt. Louis Blues
April 7, 2025
Hofer was the first goalie off during Monday's morning skate, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports, indicating that he'll draw the road start against Winnipeg.
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Earns win despite conceding four
GSt. Louis Blues
April 4, 2025
Hofer stopped 24 of 28 shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Penguins.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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