Joel Hofer enters the 2026-27 NHL season with aspirations of locking down the No. 1 goaltender role for the St. Louis Blues, but the 26-year-old faces several challenges, some he can control and others he can't.

The St. Louis Blues have a few glaring needs, but one position sticks out as the biggest flaw with this roster.

It was an underwhelming season for a team that failed to follow up last season's playoff appearance, getting off to a poor start and never recovering; who received high marks, who didn't

Gamble on Joel Hofer as the reeling Ducks, playing tired, host the Blues. He’s a strong streaming option facing a struggling opponent.

Plus a compelling matchup between the Penguins and Islanders

Will Joel Hofer extend his dominance? Can Connor Ingram snag another crucial win? Find your next waiver wire gem for fantasy hockey glory.

Hofer puts up another goose egg; young guns on display as next generation of Blues; defensive structure continues to gain consistency; coach pleased how players stuck up for each other to help improve run to 8-1-2; shutting Ovechkin down

Joel Hofer has dominated the league since the NHL resumed play following the Olympics, and the St. Louis Blues’ hopes of making the playoffs rest on Hofer’s shoulders.

After a couple days to recalibrate, Blues get back at extended Canadian trip looking to sweep Flames; three changes among skaters in tonight's lineup, Hofer gets nod in goal