Report: Blues' Goaltender Jordan Binnington Not On Rangers Radar
Binnington has set himself apart from the new starting goaltender in St. Louis, Joel Hofer, with a dismal record of 1-3-1, a 4.27 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .851.
He's seen better times in recent years.
The one-time Stanley Cup champion has been a staple in the lineup since their win, but with the lineup continually turned over as general manager Doug Armstrong aims to grow into a younger, faster team with dynamic forwards in the lineup, does Binnington fit their timeline?
The 33-year-old's $6 million AAV contract expires at the end of the 2026-27 season and could be ideal for a fresh start elsewhere as a rental.
While there may be interest in the veteran goaltender who was once an ECHL mainstay, The 32 Thoughts Podcast's Elliotte Friedman has ruled out the Rangers as a landing spot for the veteran. This is despite their ongoing goalie issues with James Reimer, whose contract has been terminated.
Joonas Korpisalo has been battling injury issues, and rookie Dylan Garand had to guard the crease alone with no support. But with Korpisalo back in the crease, Chris Drury will likely hold his cards after handing Reimer an $850K contract.
Elliotte Friedman mentions that the New York Rangers are trying to stretch their current goalie situation as long as they can, hinting that they don’t want to make the wrong move. This was mentioned in the middle of a Jordan Binnington discussion. #NYR
— The Mug NHL (@TheMugNHL) November 9, 2026
Hofer Secures The #1 Spot
Joel Hofer's ascent into the starting goalie spot isn't surprising, as he's shown potential prior to this season, playing 46 games in 2025-26, with a 24-13-5 record, 2.58 GAA, and a .910 SV%.
This season, he has a 6-5-1 record, with a 2.36 GAA and a .919 SV%. Hofer provides reliable production, while he costs $2.6 M less. Trading Binnington will give the Blues immediate cap relief and net the Blues assets to trade for bigger fish during the trade deadline.