'Joel Hofer Is Canada's Next Goaltender,' NHL Analyst Has High Praise For St. Louis Blues' Netminder

TRENDINGBrewers take 3-0 NLCS leadBats stun Snell, DodgersCaleb's return won't solve it allNFL updatesFantasy Basketball Draft KitStory byStory by'Joel Hofer Is Canada's Next Goaltender,' NHL Analyst Has High Praise For St. Louis Blues' NetminderJulian GaudioThu, October 15, 2026 at 6:26 PM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesNew York Rangers Trade Pitch Lands $36M Champion Goalie in Bold MoveThe New York Rangers were dealt some horrible injury news last week. This is because Igor Shesterkin suffered a season-ending lower-body injury against the Washington Capitals.Now, the Rangers have some serious question marks between the pipes. Goalie prospect Dylan Garand has done a good job early for New York while Shesterkin and Joonas Korpisalo are […] The post New York Rangers Trade Pitch Lands $36M Champion Goalie in Bold Move appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYSt. Louis Blues’ Seven-Goal Outburst Exposes Stunning Senators ReversalThe St. Louis Blues have been mediocre offensively throughout their first five games. But that changed during Tuesday’s Frozen Frenzy.The Blues haven’t been awful this season, heading into Tuesday’s matchup against the Ottawa Senators with 14 goals. That was good for 19th in the league. But nobody expected them to pour seven goals on the […] The post St. Louis Blues’ Seven-Goal Outburst Exposes Stunning Senators Reversal appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYStuart Skinner Producing Elite Numbers as Jets' New Starter in Connor Hellebuyck's AbsenceThriving under pressure, the veteran netminder is silencing doubters with stellar underlying metrics and a nearly perfect record, proving Winnipeg’s crease remains elite even without its longtime superstar.The Hockey News - Winnipeg JetsAdvertisementAdvertisementDespite No Points, Cam Fowler Has Been Great For The St. Louis BluesCam Fowler is yet to record a point in any of the St. Louis Blues' first five games, but the 34-year-old leads the team in ice time and has posted strong analytics early on. Fowler has been stellar for the Blues and is bound to break out offensively sooner rather than later.The Hockey News - St. Louis BluesKings Enter Connor Hellebuyck Sweepstakes But Not Without Potential ComplicationsLos Angeles seeks a goaltending upgrade with Connor Hellebuyck, but a winless start and the risk of losing top draft prospects complicate Ken Holland’s pursuit of the star.The Hockey News - Winnipeg JetsBlues Trades Already Paying Big DividendsThe St. Louis Blues intended to be and are a much different team than a season ago. And a summer […]SportsnautThe Hockey News Morning Skate: Dobes Stumbles For Canadiens, DeSmith Stands Tall For StarsIn this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Jakub Dobes' struggles for the Montreal Canadiens, the Dallas Stars' standout tandem after a huge outing for Casey DeSmith, and more.The Hockey NewsHow The Maple Leafs Can Leverage Goaltending Depth To Improve Other AreasIt's still early in the NHL's 2026-27 regular-season, but many teams already need goaltending help. 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Jakub Dobes enjoyed a hot season debut for the Canadiens when he helped Montreal defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sep. 29. He stopped 26 of 28 shots and looked on pace to be one […] The post Montreal Canadiens Goalie’s Numbers Take Stunning Turn appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYJake Oettinger's Hot Start, Underlying Numbers Present Potential Vezina CaseBoasting a league-leading save percentage and elite goals saved above expected, Dallas’ franchise netminder is finally pairing dominant traditional stats with the advanced metrics needed to secure silverware.The Hockey News - Dallas StarsThe Hockey News Future Watch Show: Projecting Team CHL's Roster For The CHL USA Prospects ChallengeRyan Kennedy, Tony Ferrari and Eric Cruikshank break down a few NHL rookies who have exceeded expectations through the first few weeks of the season before projecting Team CHL's roster for the upcoming CHL USA Prospects Challenge.The Hockey NewsInstant Analysis: Blues Bludgeon Senators 7-2 With More Solid PK Work, Two Goals Each From Suter, McTavish, NeighboursJiricek gets first NHL goal; Peterson's debut a success with forecheck, fight; season-high output done without top line doing heavy liftingThe Hockey News - St. Louis BluesLA Kings Part of New Connor Hellebuyck Trade UpdateConnor Hellebuyck is still available. And as long as the Winnipeg Jets have yet to trade their star goalie, there’s going to be intrigue surrounding what his eventual destination might be. This week, that brought one analyst to the Los Angeles Kings. Hellebuyck to the Kings? Sportsnet’s Jeff Hamilton referenced the Kings in a new […] The post LA Kings Part of New Connor Hellebuyck Trade Update appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYThe Case For The Sabres To Acquire Star Goalie Hellebuyck From WinnipegThe Buffalo Sabres have got out to a mediocre start to the season, and goaltending has been an issue. But could the Sabres circle back on a trade for Winnipeg Jets superstar goalie Connor Hellebuyck? The answer to that, according to THN's Senior Digital correspondent, is a hearty 'yes'.The Hockey News - Buffalo SabresSenators' Hot Start Hits A Sour Note Against BluesMason McTavish, Jake Neighbours, and Pius Suter each scored twice as St Louis crushed the Senators 7-2.The Hockey News - Ottawa SenatorsFrank Seravalli reports that a new team has entered Hellebuyck trade talks todayThings are finally heating up.HockeyFeedEx-Oilers, Penguins Goalie Stuart Skinner Impacting NHL Trade MarketStuart Skinner was discarded by the Edmonton Oilers and then again by the Pittsburgh Penguins. He now appears to have found a home with the Winnipeg Jets, though, and it’s not just good news for his new team — it’s also greatly impacting the NHL trade market. That’s because the Jets still have Connor Hellebuyck. […] The post Ex-Oilers, Penguins Goalie Stuart Skinner Impacting NHL Trade Market appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYReport: Rangers 'Kicked Tires' On Maple Leafs' Anthony StolarzWith the New York Rangers looking for help in the crease, they have reportedly turned their attention to the Toronto Maple Leafs, taking a look at Anthony Stolarz.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple Leafs