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On the second day of the 2025 NHL Draft, the Blues lock up their backup goaltender of the future

ByJustin Bonhard|
Mar 13, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) celebrates with goaltender Joel Hofer (30) after the Blues defeated the Los Angeles Kings at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Mar 13, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) celebrates with goaltender Joel Hofer (30) after the Blues defeated the Los Angeles Kings at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images | Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

On the second day of the 2025 NHL Draft, the St. Louis Blues locked up their backup goaltender for two more years at $3.4 million AAV. Joel Hofer, who certainly earned that deal, will be Jordan Binnington's backup through the 2026-27 season.

This should not be too much of a surprise, as he was dynamite last season. With a 16-8-3 record, Hofer was exceptional on Binnington's off-days. There was some speculation that Colton Ellis of the Springfield Thunderbirds might get the nod if Hofer did not return, but that seems to be delayed for now.

The two-year deal is worth $3.4 million AAV, which is a steal. He proved himself when it mattered most, and the best-kept secret in the Western Conference, which is the goaltending duo in St. Louis, stays together for two more years.

What are your thoughts on the deal? Did the Blues overpay or get it just right with Hofer?

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