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,

St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today the team has signed goaltender Joel Hofer to a two-year contract extension worth $6.8 million ($3.4 million annual average value).

St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer signed a two-year contract extension worth $6.8 million on Saturday. Hofer, who turns 25 on July 30, was scheduled to become a restricted free agent on Tuesday.