Joel Hofer — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Joel Hofer is an NHL goaltender for the St. Louis Blues.
Player Overview
Joel Hofer is an emerging starting goaltender, currently posting a 13.0 GAR in his 2025-26 season. Across 46 games, he has recorded a 24-13 record with a 2.61 GAA and a 0.909 save percentage.
The 25-year-old has accumulated 59 wins and 8 shutouts in 115 career games, highlighted by a positive 5.5 GSAx in his current campaign. His consistent high-level play suggests he is a key contributor in net.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | St. Louis Blues |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'5" |
| Weight | 193 lb |
| Draft | 2018 — Round 4, Pick 107 — STL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 24-13-5 | 90.9% | 2.61 | 11.7 | 6 | 19.2 | 3.44 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Joel Hofer ranks in the 90th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 46 | 24 | 13 | 90.9% | 2.61 | 11.7 | 19.2 |
| 2024-25 | 31 | 16 | 8 | 90.4% | 2.64 | -6.3 | -1.7 |
| 2023-24 | 30 | 15 | 12 | 91.3% | 2.65 | 9.2 | 14.2 |
| 2022-23 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 90.5% | 3.22 | -1.8 | -0.7 |
| 2021-22 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 88.0% | 3.07 | -0.6 | -0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Joel Hofer has been worth 19.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 90th percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping +11.7 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 90.9% save percentage.
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 19.2 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joel Hofer's GAR this season?
Joel Hofer has been worth 19.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 90th percentile of NHL players.
What is Joel Hofer's WAR this season?
Joel Hofer has been worth about 3.4 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 90th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
What is Joel Hofer's GSAx this season?
Joel Hofer has saved +11.7 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2025-26 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are Joel Hofer's goalie stats this season?
Joel Hofer has a 90.9% save percentage and a 2.61 goals-against average in the 2025-26 season.
Is Joel Hofer a good goaltender?
By Hockey Alchemy's model Joel Hofer grades above average this season with 19.2 GAR, in the 90th percentile among goaltenders. Goalie value is measured by goals saved above expected (GSAx).
What is Joel Hofer's career GAR?
Across 5 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Joel Hofer has accumulated 30.7 career GAR.