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Hofer’s Big Leap to Starter | St. Louis Blues News
Jordan Binnington’s reign as the Blues’ goalie is over — and Joel Hofer is stepping into the spotlight. After nine seasons as the franchise’s bedrock, Binnington’s shaky 2025-26 campaign opened the door for Hofer, who’s poised for a massive leap: potentially 60+ starts next season. That’s a jump of 17 games from his 43 starts last year — a huge ask, but doable for the 25-year-old backup. With only one goalie (Karel Vejmelka) hitting that mark last season, Hofer’s challenge is steep — especially with fans watching closely and the team’s roster getting younger. Can Hofer rise to the occasion…
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