Prospect Info: Blues 2024-2025 Prospect Thread

[CurrentCS]

much more excited about Fischer than Jiricek. instincts can be wrong but I have had an instinct about Fischer that he can grow into being one of those ~5 very strong versatile minutes capable defenders you need on an eventual Cup run. like Gunnarsson-type importance to the Blues 2019 D corps

I'm high on Fischer...i think Jiricek, if he can stay healthy and stabilize himself, still has the higher upside but I see 3/4 upside with him if he hits. A bit like Broberg actually when he fully fills out. Less offensive but even more physical, great skater, very good shot, etc. He's about 6'4 now and dad is 6'5. Look forward to seeing what he can do when he fills out his frame to 210-215lbs as he's only 180lbs right now.

 

[PerryTurnbullfan]

Great to see he's back on the ice. Wasn't he injured?

He was out at least a month. Picked up where he left off.

 

[ChicagoBlues]

He was out at least a month. Picked up where he left off.

A relief

 

[PerryTurnbullfan]

A relief

Supposedly Jiricek may play this weekend in juniors then head for his national team.

 

[ChicagoBlues]

Supposedly Jiricek may play this weekend in juniors then head for his national team.

I hope he turns out ok.

 

[Brockon]

I can’t remember the names but over time there have been a few NHL level prospects who left their team to play U20. If anybody remembers remind me: I hit up google but failed.

If I were the Blues I’d be pushing for him to go. Even tho the competition is non pro, it’s very meaningful hockey and Dvorsky will have a leadership role.

For me, Bedard/Michov/Mcdavid/Matthews is the level of prospect where you don’t send them after they’ve become pro. Everybody below them should go.

Kirby Dach is another one of these players granted leave from the NHL club for 2020-21 WJC. And he got hurt in a preliminary game, missing 4-5 months after surgery.

Dach looked pretty rough when he finally returned to action the next season. Severe regression relative to the Dach seen in the bubble playoffs 9gp 1-5-6p when Chicago upset Edmonton 3-1 for the play-in round before getting bounced by Vegas in the first round 4-1.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.5856174

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

Jiricek is back tonight. He looks a bit rusty, which isn't surprising as he hasn't played in 5 weeks and has only appeared in 4 games in 12 months, but he is moving well and seems healthy.

 

[Dr Quincy]

First assist for Jiricek on a nice tic tac toe goal.

 

[LetsGoBooze]

Jiricek is back tonight. He looks a bit rusty, which isn't surprising as he hasn't played in 5 weeks and has only appeared in 4 games in 12 months, but he is moving well and seems healthy.

Rust or no rust i just want him logging games at this point.

 

[SirPaste]

Not gonna lie, good to see him back in the lineup and looking good. I’ve seen too many injured prospects get drafted that never pan out so I have a high worry level for him, warranted or not

 

[MortiestOfMortys]

That was a beaut. I’m excited to see him live up to his draft status. I think once he’s for-real healthy and not just gutting it out, he’s gonna surprise a lot of people.

 

[bleedblue1223]

 

[ChicagoBlues]

I have almost zero faith in A Jiricek, but hope he’s a gamer.

I wonder how his brother is doing in MIN.

 

[Linkens Mastery]

I have almost zero faith in A Jiricek, but hope he’s a gamer.

I wonder how his brother is doing in MIN.

Doesn’t look like he's been in a game yet. I read somewhere they are taking it slow to get him use to the system before they put him in.

 

[ChicagoBlues]

Doesn’t look like he's been in a game yet. I read somewhere they are taking it slow to get him use to the system before they put him in.

I don’t wish any ill on the kid and want any individual to succeed, but, unfortunately, many people place roadblocks in their path.

 

[Linkens Mastery]

I don’t wish any ill on the kid and want any individual to succeed, but, unfortunately, many people place roadblocks in their path.

He's still young. I think he will still end up a good top 4. And the price they paid he HAS to hit at least top 4. I want to see how he's used in the Wild system.

 

[PerryTurnbullfan]

I have almost zero faith in A Jiricek, but hope he’s a gamer.

I wonder how his brother is doing in MIN.

He’s not Marty Ruff yet. See if he healed up

 

[Reality Czech]

Jiricek is back tonight. He looks a bit rusty, which isn't surprising as he hasn't played in 5 weeks and has only appeared in 4 games in 12 months, but he is moving well and seems healthy.

Good to hear, just hope he remembers to keep his head up