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.
Tagged with loss Thursday
GSt. Louis Blues
November 8, 2024
Hofer allowed three goals on 30 shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to Utah.
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After opening the campaign with three consecutive victories, Hofer has lost his last two outings while giving up a combined eight goals over that span. The 24-year-old netminder wasn't given much help in Thursday's contest -- Utah outshot St. Louis by more than a two-to-one margin. Through five appearances in 2024-25, Hofer is sporting a 3-2-0 record, .903 save percentage and 3.33 GAA.
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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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First goalie off Thursday
GSt. Louis Blues
November 7, 2024
Hofer exited the ice first Thursday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports, indicating he'll get the starting nod at home versus Utah.
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Gets hook against Sens
GSt. Louis Blues
October 30, 2024
Hofer gave up five goals on 21 shots before being replaced by Jordan Binnington midway through the second period in Tuesday's 8-1 loss to the Senators.
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Looking to extend unbeaten streak
GSt. Louis Blues
October 29, 2024
Hofer will make his fourth start of the season in Tuesday's road matchup versus the Senators, according to Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
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Remains undefeated with another win
GSt. Louis Blues
October 20, 2024
Hofer stopped 37 of 40 shots in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Hurricanes.
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Facing Hurricanes
GSt. Louis Blues
October 19, 2024
Hofer will protect the home crease versus Carolina on Saturday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
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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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