Joel Hofer
| Position | Goaltender | Current Team | St. Louis Blues |
| Catches | Left | Current Contract | 2 years |
| Height | 6'5" | Expires | 2026-27 |
| Weight (lbs) | 179 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 26 |
| Age | 25 (July 30, 2000) | Expiry Status | RFA-arb |
| Drafted | 2018, Round 4, Overall 107 (STL) |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2025 | St. Louis Blues | Signed 2 years @ $3.400M AAV starting in 2025-26 | |
| Jan 2, 2023 | St. Louis Blues | Signed 2 years @ $775K AAV starting in 2023-24 | |
| Mar 21, 2019 | St. Louis Blues | Signed to an entry level contract. |
5v5 Goalie Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAA/60 | SA/60 | xGA/60 | GA/60 | GS/60 | Sv% | xSv% | Sv%AE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | STL | 2 | 91:17 | 36.15 | 22.35 | 1.69 | 1.97 | -0.29 | 91.18 | 92.46 | -1.28 |
| 2022-23 | STL | 6 | 236:50 | 43.32 | 32.43 | 2.64 | 1.52 | 1.12 | 95.31 | 91.87 | 3.45 |
| 2023-24 | STL | 30 | 1315:07 | 44.62 | 30.70 | 2.68 | 2.33 | 0.35 | 92.42 | 91.27 | 1.15 |
| 2024-25 | STL | 31 | 1383:29 | 40.25 | 26.98 | 2.17 | 1.99 | 0.17 | 92.60 | 91.97 | 0.63 |
4v5 Goalie Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAA/60 | SA/60 | xGA/60 | GA/60 | GS/60 | Sv% | xSv% | Sv%AE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | STL | 2 | 8:21 | 86.23 | 57.49 | 7.98 | 7.19 | 0.80 | 87.50 | 86.12 | 1.38 |
| 2022-23 | STL | 6 | 29:19 | 85.96 | 71.63 | 8.66 | 14.33 | -5.67 | 80.00 | 87.91 | -7.91 |
| 2023-24 | STL | 30 | 102:30 | 83.12 | 59.12 | 8.72 | 8.78 | -0.06 | 85.15 | 85.25 | -0.10 |
| 2024-25 | STL | 31 | 82:22 | 85.96 | 55.36 | 7.94 | 12.38 | -4.45 | 77.63 | 85.67 | -8.03 |
Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
Glossary
| Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|
| SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes. |
| SA/60 | Shots Against per 60 minutes. |
| xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| GS/60 | Goals Saved per 60 minutes (xGA/60 -GA/60). |
| Sv% | Save Percentage. |
| xSv% | Expected Save Percentage. |
| Sv%AE | Save Percentage above Expected (Sv% - xSv%). |
News and Opinions
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Jordan Binnington's last stand, Joel Hofer hot on his heels at Bleedin' Blue (Fri Sep 12, 2025)
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2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Rankings: Goalie Tiers — Does Drafting an Elite Guy Really Matter? at Yahoo Sports NHL (Fri Sep 12, 2025)
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Where are the weaknesses of the 2025-26 St. Louis Blues? at Bleedin' Blue (Thu Sep 11, 2025)
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Jordan Binnington’s consistency could be the Blues’ 2025‑26 edge at Bleedin' Blue (Sat Sep 6, 2025)
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Three Bona Fide NHL Backup Goalies To Watch In 2025-26 at The Hockey News (Thu Sep 4, 2025)
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What does Blues goaltending split look like for 2025-26? at Bleedin' Blue (Wed Sep 3, 2025)
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Ranking NHL Teams By Goaltenders at The Hockey Writers (Wed Sep 3, 2025)
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For the love of everything St. Louis Blues, fans, please stop trying to trade Jordan Binnington at Bleedin' Blue (Sun Aug 31, 2025)
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Could Joel Hofer's emergence lead to Binnington trade? at Bleedin' Blue (Fri Aug 29, 2025)
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This Blues goaltender must replicate his previous stellar season with the starting role within reach at Bleedin' Blue (Sun Aug 17, 2025)
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Blueshirt Banter Expansion Draft: Central Division Protection Lists at Blue Shirt Banter (Wed Aug 13, 2025)
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Joel Hofer gets no respect in Top 30 NHL Players in 2030 list at Bleedin' Blue (Fri Aug 8, 2025)
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3 games Blues fans should look forward to in 2025-26 at Bleedin' Blue (Fri Aug 1, 2025)
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NHL projects the 2025-26 St. Louis Blues' lineup at Bleedin' Blue (Sat Jul 26, 2025)
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3 Games to Circle on Blues’ 2025-26 Schedule at The Hockey Writers (Fri Jul 25, 2025)
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The Blues are set at one position for the foreseeable future at Bleedin' Blue (Thu Jul 24, 2025)
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Joel Hofer just got disrespected on NHL’s 26-and-under fantasy goalie list at Bleedin' Blue (Wed Jul 23, 2025)
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3 Blues players that are destined to be on the hot seat in 2025-26 at Bleedin' Blue (Sun Jul 20, 2025)
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Blues roster still has weaknesses despite free agency adds at Bleedin' Blue (Tue Jul 8, 2025)
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On the second day of the 2025 NHL Draft, the Blues lock up their backup goaltender of the future at Bleedin' Blue (Sat Jun 28, 2025)
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New Jersey Devils need a Jacob Markstrom succession plan at Pucks and Pitchforks (Fri Jun 27, 2025)
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Doug Armstrong makes right call backing Joel Hofer at Bleedin' Blue (Thu Jun 26, 2025)
Current Contract
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 23 | $775,000 | $775,000 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 | RFA | ||
| 2024-25 | 24 | $775,000 | $775,000 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $1,550,000 | $1,550,000 | $1,550,000 |
Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 19 | $809,167 | $925,000 | - | $92,500 | - | $92,500 | - | ELC | ||
| 2020-21 | 20 | $795,000 | $910,833 | $132,500 | $92,500 | $700,000 | $792,500 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2021-22 | 21 | $795,000 | $910,833 | $132,500 | $92,500 | $750,000 | $842,500 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2022-23 | 22 | $795,000 | $910,833 | $82,500 | - | $750,000 | $750,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | $347,500 | $277,500 | $2,200,000 | $2,477,500 | $210,000 |
Career Statistics
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| Season | League | Team | GP | GS | W | L | OTL | SA | GA | GAA | Sv% | GP | GS | W | L | OTL | SA | GA | GAA | Sv% |
| 2015-16 | NAPHL 16U | Pursuit of Excellence U16 AAA | 12 | 2.92 | 0.890 | |||||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | CSSHL U18 | RINK Hockey Academy Kelowna U18 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 158 | 16 | 3.20 | 0.887 | ||||||||||
| 2015-16 | CSSHL U17 | RINK Hockey Academy Kelowna U17 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 413 | 26 | 1.74 | 0.937 | 2 | 3.50 | 0.879 | ||||||||
| 2016-17 | CSSHL U18 | RINK Hockey Academy Kelowna U18 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 376 | 32 | 2.85 | 0.915 | 2 | 8.00 | 0.826 | ||||||||
| 2016-17 | NAPHL 18U | Pursuit of Excellence U18 AAA | 11 | 3.10 | 0.883 | 2 | 1.92 | 0.918 | ||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | WHL | Swift Current Broncos | 19 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 456 | 39 | 2.61 | 0.914 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 2.60 | 0.875 | |||||
| 2018-19 | WHL | Swift Current Broncos | 30 | 6 | 21 | 3 | 1257 | 121 | 4.02 | 0.904 | ||||||||||
| 2018-19 | AHL | San Antonio Rampage | 1 | 1 | 35 | 4 | 4.11 | 0.886 | ||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | WHL | Portland Winterhawks | 18 | 9 | 8 | 605 | 54 | 3.18 | 0.911 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 163 | 21 | 4.03 | 0.871 | ||||
| 2019-20 | WHL | Portland Winterhawks | 48 | 34 | 8 | 5 | 1383 | 118 | 2.49 | 0.915 | ||||||||||
| 2019-20 | WJC-20 | Canada U20 | 6 | 5 | 148 | 9 | 1.30 | 0.946 | ||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | AHL | Utica Comets | 10 | 4 | 6 | 303 | 31 | 3.33 | 0.898 | |||||||||||
| 2021-22 | NHL | St. Louis Blues | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50 | 6 | 3.07 | 0.880 | ||||||||||
| 2021-22 | AHL | Springfield Thunderbirds | 39 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 1171 | 111 | 2.96 | 0.905 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 391 | 26 | 2.56 | 0.934 | ||
| 2022-23 | NHL | St. Louis Blues | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 179 | 17 | 3.22 | 0.905 | |||||||||
| 2022-23 | WC | Canada | 2 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 3 | 1.46 | 0.925 | |||||||||||
| 2022-23 | AHL | Springfield Thunderbirds | 47 | 27 | 15 | 5 | 1473 | 116 | 2.50 | 0.921 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 68 | 10 | 5.25 | 0.853 | |||
| 2023-24 | NHL | St. Louis Blues | 30 | 30 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 830 | 72 | 2.65 | 0.914 | |||||||||
| 2024-25 | NHL | St. Louis Blues | 31 | 31 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 767 | 74 | 2.64 | 0.904 | |||||||||
| NHL Career | 69 | 69 | 35 | 22 | 5 | 1826 | 169 | 2.71 | 0.908 | |||||||||||