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Hofer to Start, Binnington Backup | St. Louis Blues News

The St. Louis Blues are poised for a major goaltending shakeup, with Joel Hofer set to take over as starter in 2026-27 while Jordan Binnington steps into backup. Hofer’s stellar 2025-26 campaign—24-13-5 with a .909 save percentage and 2.61 GAA—proved he can thrive despite defensive chaos, even earning Vezina-worthy consideration. Now entering his final contract year, Hofer has a golden chance to cement his legacy and secure a big payday, especially as the Blues’ offense improves and defense remains shaky. His goal? Keep that GAA under 2.50 and prove he’s the franchise goalie of the future…

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