When Jordan Binnington's tenure as the Blues starting goaltender comes to an end, there is a concrete plan in place for his successor. It is not going to be anyone they draft in the future, or sign from an external source. This future franchise goaltender might already be in the organization, and he just signed a two-year deal to stay with the St. Louis Blues.
Joel Hofer
Back-up goaltender Joel Hofer has to replicate last season's success, and it could result in a very big reward. With starting goalie Jordan Binnington entering his ninth year of NHL service at 32 years old, there is a very small chance that Hofer could split starts with him in 2025-26.