The St. Louis Blues have signed goaltender Joel Hofer to a two-year contract extension worth $6.8 million. This move comes as the team looks to solidify its goaltending depth amid growing interest from other teams, particularly the Edmonton Oilers, who had been eyeing Hofer as a potential target. Blues GM Doug Armstrong expressed confidence in retaining Hofer, asserting that the team would match any offer sheet directed at him. As free agency approaches, the Blues are taking significant steps to ensure they have strong goaltending options for the future.