Fansided · Nov 8, 2025
Blues must roll with Hofer against Kraken
The St. Louis Blues cannot afford to play around anymore, forcing Jim Montgomery to go with the hot hand at the expense of veterans.
The St. Louis Blues must go with Joel Hofer on Saturday night against the Kraken following his shoutout against the Sabres. | Justin Berl/GettyImagesThe St. Louis Blues have found themselves in a type of purgatory. They’re not quite ready to punt on the season, but not quite poised to make a strong run at a playoff spot. So, it seems Jim Montgomery’s best option at this point is to roll with the hot hand, across the lineup.