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Joel Hofer’s breakout season with the St. Louis Blues has put him in the spotlight—and in a tough negotiating position. After stepping into the starting role and delivering a stellar 24-13-5 record with a .909 save percentage and six shutouts (second in the league), Hofer is now a restricted free agent. With Jordan Binnington’s future also uncertain, the Blues face a high-stakes decision: risk losing both goalies or lock down Hofer with a long-term deal. A five-year contract around $25 million—comparable to Luukkonen’s value but with more experience—would secure their netminder of the future and potentially offer cap flexibility as salaries rise. Short-term options feel risky; locking him down makes sense.

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