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Two sixth-round goalies are quietly reshaping the Blues’ pipeline

Love Harenstam and Will Cranley were both sixth-round picks, and both are posting standout numbers this season. Here is why the Blues' goaltending pipeline behind Joel Hofer is suddenly worth watching.

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 2:00 PM
Two sixth-round goalies are quietly reshaping the Blues’ pipeline
Key Things to Know
  • Sixth-round picks Love Harenstam and Will Cranley are strengthening the St. Louis Blues' goaltending pipeline.
  • Harenstam won World Junior gold and was named HockeyAllsvenskan Goaltender of the Year with Södertälje SK.
  • Cranley has earned a full-time AHL role with Springfield after spending two seasons primarily in the ECHL.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sixth-round draft picks Love Harenstam and Will Cranley are emerging as promising goaltending prospects for the St. Louis Blues. With Joel Hofer taking over the starting role at the NHL level and Jordan Binnington backing him up, the organization is looking toward the future of its goaltending pipeline. Both prospects are trending upward within their respective developmental leagues.

Harenstam, selected 179th overall in 2025, won a World Junior gold medal with Sweden and earned HockeyAllsvenskan Goaltender of the Year honors with Södertälje SK. Meanwhile, 2020 pick Cranley has posted strong early numbers with the AHL's Springfield Thunderbirds after working his way through the ECHL.

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