Blues Goalie Binnington Draws Trade Interest
Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported trade speculation surrounding the St. Louis Blues goaltender as his contract nears its end.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Hockey
Sportsnet reporter Elliotte Friedman reported trade interest surrounding Jordan Binnington of the St. Louis Blues. Joel Hofer has replaced Binnington as the team's starting goaltender this season.
Why it matters
Binnington is an unrestricted free agent at season's end, and his trade market could shape the Blues' goaltending plans. His limited playing time this season leaves his future with the team uncertain.
Binnington has a 1-3-1 record with a .851 save percentage and 4.27 goals-against average over five starts this season. His $6 million salary and 10-team no-trade list will factor into any deal.
The players
Jordan Binnington
Jordan Binnington is a veteran goaltender who backstopped the St. Louis Blues to the 2019 Stanley Cup and has spent his NHL career with the franchise.
Elliotte Friedman
Elliotte Friedman is a longtime Sportsnet hockey reporter and columnist known for his insider trade reporting across the NHL.
Joel Hofer
Joel Hofer is a goaltender who has taken over as the St. Louis Blues' starter this season, ahead of Binnington.
The details
Friedman reported the trade noise during the Saturday Headlines segment of Rogers Saturday Night Hockey on November 7. Binnington, 33, won a Stanley Cup with the Blues in 2019 and has since become a backup behind Hofer.
Timeline
2019: Binnington won a Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues.
November 7, 2026: Friedman reported trade interest on Saturday Headlines.
End of this season: Binnington becomes an unrestricted free agent.
Season Trajectory
Binnington won the 2019 Stanley Cup with the Blues, but his role has shrunk as Hofer has taken the starter's job. Binnington's expiring contract and trade interest could reshape the Blues' goaltending depth as the season moves on.
Binnington's limited starts mean fantasy managers and Blues fans should expect Hofer to carry the bulk of the goaltending load. A trade would also change who backs up Hofer on a nightly basis.
The takeaway
Goalie trade speculation often follows a contract year and a change in the starter's role, and Binnington's situation fits that pattern. Fans tracking the Blues should watch how the team handles the position before the deadline.
What happens next
Binnington's contract expires at the end of this season, when he becomes an unrestricted free agent, so the Blues must decide on his future by then.
Further reading
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