Prospect Info: Blues 2024-2025 Prospect Thread

Drubilly

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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.
 
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Brockon

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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.

 

ChicagoBlues

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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.

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

kimzey59

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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.


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.
 
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