Three Best Fits If The St. Louis Blues Trade Jordan Binnington

TL;DR

The St. Louis Blues are considering trading goaltender Jordan Binnington, with multiple teams likely interested. Binnington, a Stanley Cup champion, faces competition from younger goalie Joel Hofer, who has shown strong performance.

Key points

St. Louis Blues are considering trading Jordan Binnington
Binnington is a Stanley Cup champion and experienced goaltender
Joel Hofer outperformed Binnington in the 2025-26 season
Multiple teams are likely to be interested if Binnington is available
Potential destinations for Binnington include the Florida Panthers

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At the moment, the St. Louis Blues haven’t decided just yet whether they are ready to move on from Jordan Binnington.

Reports indicate that the Blues will explore their options, and if he does hit the market, the Blues will have plenty of buyers.

The 32-year-old is an experienced goaltender, having won a Stanley Cup, a 4 Nations Face-Off gold medal, and an Olympic silver medal, but 25-year-old Joel Hofer outperformed him throughout the 2025-26 season and is poised to continue improving and lock down the No. 1 role.

With all that being said, let’s visit three destinations where Binnington could thrive.

Florida Panthers

There may not be a better fit for Binnington’s character than the Florida Panthers. The back-to-back Stanley Cup champions thrive on being considered the villains, and Binnington is no stranger to the hate of NHL fans.

Besides culture fit, Binnington aligns with the Panthers’ timeline. Reports indicate the Panthers and Sergei Bobrovsky are far off in negotiations, and his time in Florida could be over.

The Panthers’ roster is filled with players in or around 30 years old, like Binnington. The Panthers not only want to return to the playoffs but also go on a deep run again, and Binnington has the pedigree to do so.