Prospect Info: Blues 2024-2025 Prospect Thread

[Bobby Orrtuzzo]

Ralph made it

 

[Drubilly]

His big downside is that he's a tiny human. His big upside is that it hasn't seemed to be a problem for him so far. Mighty Mouse.

Yes, this is what I’ve read about him. Most say he’ll play the perimeter but will get inside if he sees an opportunity. Someone mentioned he’ll hit a growth spurt like Otto. He certainly has the offensive talent to go high. Their younger brother is regarded as a talented offensive defenseman. Maybe the Blues can score their own Hughes Bros-lite duo or trio.

 

[Mike Liut]

Ralph made it

Will he play?

 

[SirPaste]

His big downside is that he's a tiny human. His big upside is that it hasn't seemed to be a problem for him so far. Mighty Mouse.

Plenty of time to grow

 

[Brockon]

His big downside is that he's a tiny human. His big upside is that it hasn't seemed to be a problem for him so far. Mighty Mouse.

Elite prospects has him listed at 5'11 and 170 lbs. For a 17 y/o, that's not big, but tiny is overstating things. Concerns about his size seem unfounded. Thomas is listed as 6'0 and 187 lbs on his elite prospects page (unsure if that's current or an older entry).

Ivar should have no difficulty adding 10-20 lbs of muscle with strength and conditioning training to achieve a reasonable playing weight even if he doesn't grow any more.

He's going to be among the oldest players available in the 2026 draft, as his Sept 30th birthday is a few weeks after the Sept 15th cutoff for the 2025 draft. There will be plenty of opportunity to scout him and see his development progress before his name is called in 2026.

Ivar Stenberg - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Ivar Stenberg, 2007-09-30 Stenungsund, SWE Sweden. Most recently in the J20 Nationell with Frölunda HC J20. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

 

[ChicagoBlues]

Elite prospects has him listed at 5'11 and 170 lbs. For a 17 y/o, that's not big, but tiny is overstating things. Concerns about his size seem unfounded. Thomas is listed as 6'0 and 187 lbs on his elite prospects page (unsure if that's current or an older entry).

Ivar should have no difficulty adding 10-20 lbs of muscle with strength and conditioning training to achieve a reasonable playing weight even if he doesn't grow any more.

He's going to be among the oldest players available in the 2026 draft, as his Sept 30th birthday is a few weeks after the Sept 15th cutoff for the 2025 draft. There will be plenty of opportunity to scout him and see his development progress before his name is called in 2026.

Ivar Stenberg - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Ivar Stenberg, 2007-09-30 Stenungsund, SWE Sweden. Most recently in the J20 Nationell with Frölunda HC J20. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

5'11" @170 is just fine for a 17y/o. As long as he has the frame, the muscle weight will come.

 

[Memento]

I'd love to get Ivar with a 2026 pick. Would absolutely love it. Imagine him and Otto on a line together.

 

[kimzey59]

Elite prospects has him listed at 5'11 and 170 lbs. For a 17 y/o, that's not big, but tiny is overstating things. Concerns about his size seem unfounded. Thomas is listed as 6'0 and 187 lbs on his elite prospects page (unsure if that's current or an older entry).

Ivar should have no difficulty adding 10-20 lbs of muscle with strength and conditioning training to achieve a reasonable playing weight even if he doesn't grow any more.

He's going to be among the oldest players available in the 2026 draft, as his Sept 30th birthday is a few weeks after the Sept 15th cutoff for the 2025 draft. There will be plenty of opportunity to scout him and see his development progress before his name is called in 2026.

Ivar Stenberg - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Ivar Stenberg, 2007-09-30 Stenungsund, SWE Sweden. Most recently in the J20 Nationell with Frölunda HC J20. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

Regarding Thomas: it's definitely an older entry.
His NHL.com page has him at 207, and I've seen him as high as 218.

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

Ralph made it

Pronman: "Team USA finalized their roster for the tournament The most notable decision was releasing Rangers 2024 first-round pick E.J. Emery. Emery is a big, mobile defender who is a stopper, so what was notable is they kept two other 2024 draftees in Adam Kleber (Sabres) and Colin Ralph (Blues) who could fill a similar role. Ralph’s progression in particular has been notable this season."