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.
Pulled after one period
GSt. Louis Blues
March 2, 2025
Hofer stopped six of nine shots in the first period of Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Stars.
ANALYSIS
He got a bit of a quick hook after one period with the Blues down 3-2. Hofer was spared the loss, as the Blues were able to cover his damage, though Jordan Binnington (nine saves on 12 shots) didn't have a good relief appearance. Hofer remains at 11-7-2 for the season, but his GAA rose from 2.83 to 2.93 while his save percentage dropped from .902 to .899 over 23 appearances. It's not a good start to the Blues' road trip, which continues with three games in California over the next week (two against Los Angeles, one against Anaheim). Hofer is likely to start one of those games.
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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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Starting in Dallas
GSt. Louis Blues
March 2, 2025
Hofer will guard the road goal against the Stars on Sunday, according to Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
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Gives up two goals, earns win
GSt. Louis Blues
February 28, 2025
Hofer stopped 16 of 18 shots in Thursday's win over the Capitals.
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Gets starting nod against Caps
GSt. Louis Blues
February 27, 2025
Hofer will tend the twine on the road versus Washington on Thursday, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.
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Loses in shootout
GSt. Louis Blues
February 22, 2025
Hofer stopped 25 of 28 shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Jets.
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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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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.
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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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