JOEL HOFER NEWS

Makes 19 saves in win Hofer stopped 19 of 20 shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Coyotes.

Impact After allowing a power-play goal in the first period, Hofer settled in and blanked the Coyotes over his final two frames en route to a one-goal victory. The 23-year-old Hofer has won his last three starts, posting an impressive .950 save percentage in that span. Overall, he's 3-1-1 with a .918 save percentage and 2.50 GAA on the campaign while backing up Jordan Binnington.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Arizona Per Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Hofer was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, putting him on track to guard the home goal against the Coyotes on Thu...

Impact Hofer was decent in his last start Saturday against the Canadiens, turning aside 30 of 33 shots en route to a 6-3 victory. The 23-year-old netminder will try to extend his personal winning streak to three games in a home matchup with a middling Arizona offense that's averaging 3.25 goals per game this campaign, 14th in the NHL.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Second straight win Hofer made 30 saves in a 6-3 win over Montreal on Saturday.

Impact Juraj Slafkovsky beat him on the power play early in the first to tied the game 1-1. And Brandon Gallagher scored on a bang-bang play from the slot to cut the game to 3-2. Nick Suzuki deflected a Cole Caufield shot from the blue line at 18:32 of the third for the 6-3 final. Hofer has settled down after allowing six goals in his first game, and he has won two straight with just three goals allowed. Jordan Binnington has gotten off to a strong start, but Hofer will be there for your fantasy roster when -- not if -- Binnington misses time.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Hofer will patrol the home crease Saturday against Montreal, per Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Impact Hofer has stopped 63 of 69 shots in two outings this season en route to a 1-1-0 record. He registered a 27-save shutout victory over Calgary on Oct. 26 in his last appearance. Montreal ranks 20th in the league this campaign with 2.09 goals per game.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Hofer makes 27 saves in 1st career shutout as Blues blank Flames 3-0

Oskar Sundqvist had a goal and an assist and Joel Hofer made 27 saves in his first career shutout as the St. Louis Blues beat the Calgary Flames 3-0 on Thursday night

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • Associated Press

Joel Hofer's first shutout sends Blues past Flames Oskar Sundqvist collected a goal and an assist and goaltender Joel Hofer recorded his first career shutout as the visiting St.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Earns first career shutout Hofer posted a 26-save shutout in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Flames.

Impact Hofer earned his first shutout in his 10th career appearance. The 23-year-old netminder struggled in his previous start this season, yielding six goals on 42 shots against the Coyotes. With Jordan Binnington starting the season hot, Hofer will have to keep playing like he did Thursday to earn a respectable share of playing time. It's expected Binnington will get the nod Friday in Vancouver.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to face Flames Hofer is set to guard the road crease Thursday versus Calgary, per Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Impact Hofer had a 3-1-1 record, 3.22 GAA and .905 save percentage in six contests last season. He has appeared in one game this campaign, stopping 36 of 42 shots in last Thursday's 6-2 loss to Arizona. Perhaps Hofer will do better against the Flames, who have averaged just 2.43 goals per game in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Coyotes Hofer allowed six goals on 42 shots in Thursday's 6-2 loss to Arizona.

Impact It was a tough night for the 23-year-old Hofer in his first start of the year. He allowed five goals over the final two periods -- he was bombarded with 31 shots in that span. Hofer is expected to serve as Jordan Binnington's backup this season. Hofer played just six games last year, where he went 3-1-1 with a .905 save percentage.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up first start Thursday Hofer will get his first start of the season versus the Coyotes at home Thursday, per Lou Korac of NHL.com.

Impact Hofer was 3-1-1 last season in six appearances with the Blues, giving up 17 goals on 179 shots. He spent most of the season with AHL Springfield, going 27-15-4 with a 2.50 GAA and a .921 save percentage. Hofer will face the Coyotes, who have scored just five goals in three games this season.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for No. 2 duties this season Hofer is expected to begin the season as Jordan Binnington's backup goaltender, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports.

Impact This news was expected after Hofer signed a one-way contract extension in January. The 23-year-old showed some upside through six appearances during the 2022-23 campaign, as he posted a 3-1-1 record with a .905 save percentage, a 3.22 GAA and a shutout. Making the leap to the NHL level full time won't be easy, and he'll need to continue to prove himself to hold off Malcolm Subban, who the Blues signed to a one-year deal this summer. There's a wide range of outcomes for Hofer this year, including becoming the 1B behind Binnington, so he's worthy of a late-round flier in fantasy drafts.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blues goaltender Joel Hofer 'growing up' as he assumes backup duty in the NHL At certain times in his career, Joel Hofer has been a topical name in the hockey world.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Blues goaltending depth chart: Joel Hofer now the backup, but there's competition The Blues are looking to turn to Hofer, 23, as the backup to Jordan Binnington in the net.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gives up five again Hofer allowed five goals on 37 shots in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Stars.

Impact Hofer was handed his first regulation loss of the season by the surging Stars, falling to 3-1-1 in six starts. He allowed five goals in his previous start as well but didn't wind up with a decision in that one. Hofer provided a spark for a while, but his last couple outings suggest the 22-year-old netminder may need more seasoning in the AHL. Jordan Binnington is expected to start St. Louis' season finale Thursday against these same Stars.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to AHL Hofer will be reassigned to AHL Springfield on Thursday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Impact Hofer gave up five goals on 37 shots in a loss to the Stars on Wednesday, which will be his last NHL outing of the season. He went 3-1-1 in six appearances, allowing 17 goals in a solid but unremarkable showing this year. Hofer will likely have a chance to win the backup job in training camp next fall.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Per Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Hofer was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, putting him on track to guard the home goal versus the Stars on Wednesday.

Impact Hofer has been pretty solid during his limited time in the NHL this season, going 3-0-1 while posting a respectable 2.79 GAA and .915 save percentage through five games. He'll try to secure his fourth win of the year in a home matchup with a red-hot Dallas team that's won four straight games.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to NHL Hofer was recalled from AHL Springfield on Monday.

Impact Hofer has stopped 130 of 142 shots in five starts with the Blues this season. He could start in one of the team's final two games of the regular season versus Dallas.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Springfield Thunderbird Joel Hofer named AHL Goaltender of the Month Joel Hofer went 5-1-0 in six AHL starts during March, allowing only nine goals on 194 shots for a 1.47 goals-against average and a .954 save...

APRIL 3, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Falters Sunday Hofer allowed five goals on 17 shots in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Kings.

Impact Hofer struggled Sunday, allowing five goals in the first period before he was replaced by Jordan Binnington. However, the 22-year-old Hofer maintained his perfect record in regulation as the Blues would rally to score six before ultimately falling 7-6. Sunday's rough outing was the lone blemish in an otherwise impressive start to Hofer's NHL career. He's 3-0-1 with a .915 save percentage in five appearances this season.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to AHL Hofer was assigned to AHL Springfield on Monday.

Impact Hofer has a 3-0-1 record at the NHL level this season with a 2.79 GAA and a .915 save percentage through five starts. He got the hook in the first period against Los Angeles on Sunday after giving up five goals on 17 shots in a 7-6 loss. Hofer's demotion puts Jordan Binnington back in the No. 1 goalie slot for the Blues.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Sunday Hofer will get the starting nod in Los Angeles on Sunday, Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Hofer defeated Detroit on Thursday to improve to 3-0-1 this season. He's registered a terrific .944 save percentage and 1.74 GAA in his four NHL appearances. The rookie netminder should continue seeing regular looks down the stretch.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod versus Wings Hofer will be between the pipes on the road against Detroit on Thursday, Sean Shapiro of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hofer has yet to suffer a regulation defeat since being called up to the main roster, posting a 2-0-1 record and 1.32 GAA in three straight starts. At this point, the 22-year-old backstop figures to continue seeing the majority of the workload down the stretch in order to give team brass a chance to evaluate him and further his long-term development. With a back-to-back against Anaheim and Los Angeles on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, Jordan Binnington should get back in the crease for one of those two matchups.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains undefeated in regulation Hofer made 25 saves in a 4-3 win over the Red Wings on Thursday.

Impact Hofer is 3-0-1 with one shutout and seven goals allowed in four starts this season. He is auditioning for a role with the big club for next season and so far, so good. Hofer may continue to see more ice time than the other Blues' goalies over the next few weeks, and he has the talent to deliver decent starts for a deep fantasy squads.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Rutherford: Joel Hofer is not only sticking around. He'll... - The Athletic Joel Hofer is not only sticking around. He'll be the Blues' starter vs. Detroit tonight even though Jordan Binnington's 2-game suspension ha...

MARCH 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

First goalie off Tuesday Hofer was the first goalie to leave the ice Tuesday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports, indicating he'll defend the home cage versus Detroit.

Impact Hofer was called up from the minors after Jordan Binnington was hit with a two-game suspension. In his two NHL appearances this season, the 22-year-old Hofer has secured a pair of wins while giving up just two goals on 67 shots (.970 save percentage). As long as Hofer continues to play at this level, he may find himself cemented in the starting crease for the Blues.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE