For months, St. Louis Blues fans have been worried about goaltender Joel Hofer receiving an offer sheet. It wasn’t unwarranted. The Edmonton Oilers need a goalie, and what could make them happier than retaliating against the Blues,

The team announced Saturday that they signed backup Joel Hofer to a two-year, $6.8 million contract extension with an average annual value of $3.4 million.

ST. LOUIS -- Doug Armstrong made it known Joel Hofer isn't going anywhere. The Blues announced on Saturday that the goalie has signed a two-year contract extension for $6.8 million ($3.4 million average annual value).