Hofer is expected to begin the season as Jordan Binnington's backup goaltender, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This news was expected after Hofer signed a one-way contract extension in January. The 23-year-old showed some upside through six appearances during the 2022-23 campaign, as he posted a 3-1-1 record with a .905 save percentage, a 3.22 GAA and a shutout. Making the leap to the NHL level full time won't be easy, and he'll need to continue to prove himself to hold off Malcolm Subban, who the Blues signed to a one-year deal this summer. There's a wide range of outcomes for Hofer this year, including becoming the 1B behind Binnington, so he's worthy of a late-round flier in fantasy drafts.

Hofer will be reassigned to AHL Springfield on Thursday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer gave up five goals on 37 shots in a loss to the Stars on Wednesday, which will be his last NHL outing of the season. He went 3-1-1 in six appearances, allowing 17 goals in a solid but unremarkable showing this year. Hofer will likely have a chance to win the backup job in training camp next fall.

Hofer allowed five goals on 37 shots in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer was handed his first regulation loss of the season by the surging Stars, falling to 3-1-1 in six starts. He allowed five goals in his previous start as well but didn't wind up with a decision in that one. Hofer provided a spark for a while, but his last couple outings suggest the 22-year-old netminder may need more seasoning in the AHL. Jordan Binnington is expected to start St. Louis' season finale Thursday against these same Stars.

Per Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Hofer was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, putting him on track to guard the home goal versus the Stars on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer has been pretty solid during his limited time in the NHL this season, going 3-0-1 while posting a respectable 2.79 GAA and .915 save percentage through five games. He'll try to secure his fourth win of the year in a home matchup with a red-hot Dallas team that's won four straight games.

Hofer was recalled from AHL Springfield on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer has stopped 130 of 142 shots in five starts with the Blues this season. He could start in one of the team's final two games of the regular season versus Dallas.

Hofer was assigned to AHL Springfield on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer has a 3-0-1 record at the NHL level this season with a 2.79 GAA and a .915 save percentage through five starts. He got the hook in the first period against Los Angeles on Sunday after giving up five goals on 17 shots in a 7-6 loss. Hofer's demotion puts Jordan Binnington back in the No. 1 goalie slot for the Blues.

Hofer allowed five goals on 17 shots in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer struggled Sunday, allowing five goals in the first period before he was replaced by Jordan Binnington. However, the 22-year-old Hofer maintained his perfect record in regulation as the Blues would rally to score six before ultimately falling 7-6. Sunday's rough outing was the lone blemish in an otherwise impressive start to Hofer's NHL career. He's 3-0-1 with a .915 save percentage in five appearances this season.

Hofer will get the starting nod in Los Angeles on Sunday, Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer defeated Detroit on Thursday to improve to 3-0-1 this season. He's registered a terrific .944 save percentage and 1.74 GAA in his four NHL appearances. The rookie netminder should continue seeing regular looks down the stretch.

Hofer made 25 saves in a 4-3 win over the Red Wings on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer is 3-0-1 with one shutout and seven goals allowed in four starts this season. He is auditioning for a role with the big club for next season and so far, so good. Hofer may continue to see more ice time than the other Blues' goalies over the next few weeks, and he has the talent to deliver decent starts for a deep fantasy squads.

Hofer will be between the pipes on the road against Detroit on Thursday, Sean Shapiro of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer has yet to suffer a regulation defeat since being called up to the main roster, posting a 2-0-1 record and 1.32 GAA in three straight starts. At this point, the 22-year-old backstop figures to continue seeing the majority of the workload down the stretch in order to give team brass a chance to evaluate him and further his long-term development. With a back-to-back against Anaheim and Los Angeles on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, Jordan Binnington should get back in the crease for one of those two matchups.