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Joel Hofer's Red Hot Run Has Unintended Consequences for Blues
- Hofer has gone 4-0-0 since the Olympic break, allowing only four goals in that stretch.
- Hofer’s emergence could silence the Blues’ bid to draft a franchise cornerstone this year.
- The Blues are currently 28th in the NHL standings, with Hofer nearly unbeatable in net.
- Gavin McKenna looms as a potential top pick for 2026, which the Blues could miss if Hofer's run continues.
- Hofer’s season-long trajectory suggests potential as the Blues’ long-term starter.
- Hofer is 25 and has been patiently developed by the Blues as a potential number one goalie.
- The draft system cannot guarantee the worst team the No. 1 pick, complicating Blues’ strategy.
- Hofer’s hot run could influence the Blues’ views on future trades and roster moves.
- The Blues face a paradox: immediate gains vs. long-term draft upside.
- Hofer’s performance fuels debate over whether he’ll be Blues’ starter going forward.
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