Prospect Info: Blues 2024-2025 Prospect Thread

[StlBigFly]

Sweden is one of the favorites are they not? They look pretty damn good

I watched a handful of preview shows in the background and all had the same opinion: USA, Sweden, Canada are on in a different tier due to roster density.

 

[PerryTurnbullfan]

I wouldn’t mind the Blues taking a late round flyer on Julius Sumpf. Plays with Pekarcik. Automatic on the dot good two way center.

 

[Mike Liut]

Is Ralph doing anything?

 

[ExtraExtra888]

Ralph isn't playing much but I think he's looked fine when he's out there.

 

[Quaz]

Is Ralph doing anything?

He has looked pretty good. I don’t think he played another shift after he lost the puck in the corner on the PK that resulted in Germany’s first goal. Hopefully he gets some ice time in the 3rd. He looks huge out there.

 

[STLegend]

Stenberg might be my favorite prospect, he's got that dawg in him.

He's such a smart player and is so dynamic, he makes things happen. Reminds me a little bit of Schwartzie, maybe a little more hard-nosed.

Dvorsky REALLY needs to work on his acceleration, first 3 steps are slowwww.

 

[LetsGoBooze]

Stenberg might be my favorite prospect, he's got that dawg in him.

He's such a smart player and is so dynamic, he makes things happen. Reminds me a little bit of Schwartzie, maybe a little more hard-nosed.

Dvorsky REALLY needs to work on his acceleration, first 3 steps are slowwww.

Would love a hard nosed Schwartz for this core. Could definitely use some of that.

 

[Quaz]

Stenberg might be my favorite prospect, he's got that dawg in him.

He's such a smart player and is so dynamic, he makes things happen. Reminds me a little bit of Schwartzie, maybe a little more hard-nosed.

Dvorsky REALLY needs to work on his acceleration, first 3 steps are slowwww.

The good news is Dvorsky has been able to produce in the AHL with this limitation. If he can add that first couple of steps quickness to his game he could be a dominate player. Better decisions under pressure should improve as well. His playmaking ability is pretty good overall.

 

[LGB]

I don’t see Dvorsky as separated from the pack of our top 5 prospects. He’s a skilled player, but I think 3C is still a potential outcome for him. The skating is a big issue and I would’ve hoped it would be better at this point.

 

[StlBigFly]

Jaden Schwartz + Corey Perry have baby = Otto Stenberg?

Works for me.

Dude looks like Perry when he’s mucking it up around the net. He has that trollish intensity. Love it.

 

[Quaz]

I don’t see Dvorsky as separated from the pack of our top 5 prospects. He’s a skilled player, but I think 3C is still a potential outcome for him. The skating is a big issue and I would’ve hoped it would be better at this point.

I think the AHL was a wake-up call for Dvorsky that he needs to improve his skating/conditioning if he wants to be an impact player at the NHL level. He is only 19, he still has plenty of time to improve his skating. Backes and Sundqvist were able to do it so I don’t see why he couldn’t.

 

[LGB]

I think the AHL was a wake-up call for Dvorsky that he needs to improve his skating/conditioning if he wants to be an impact player at the NHL level. He is only 19, he still has plenty of time to improve his skating. Backes and Sundqvist were able to do it so I don’t see why he couldn’t.

Hopefully he can. At this point though I would bet he will always be below average by NHL standards. What I’d like to see is improvements in his transition playmaking ability. More deception in his handling and passing and better awareness of his options.

 

[DatDude44]

Is Kaskimaki that good of a skater? Hagelin and Duchene were both known for being super quick, I admittedly haven't seen much of Kaskimaki but didn't think he was super fast?

He’s a very good skater, extremely sticky on pucks too. Takes good angles and does a really good job tracking above pucks and bodies out of the zone. I’ve yet to see him on the ice for an odd man rush against lol

 

[DatDude44]

Really Like Kos's game today

 

[Mike Liut]

Really Like Kos's game today

He was drafted at 6’2 165 lbs. Does he look like he’s adding any weight?

 

[DatDude44]

He was drafted at 6’2 165 lbs. Does he look like he’s adding any weight?

Not sure, I'd guess natural progression will take care of that in due time.... But I really like his overall hockey sense, he makes alot of smart hockey plays with zero hesitation. So far, he looks much better than I expected.

Like Stancl alot too, he's learning how to gain leverage/manipulate body position and use his size to his advantage down low.

 

[Mike Liut]

Not sure, I'd guess natural progression will take care of that in due time.... But I really like his overall hockey sense, he makes alot of smart hockey plays with zero hesitation. So far, he looks much better than I expected.

Like Stancl alot too, he's learning how to gain leverage/manipulate body position and use his size to his advantage down low.

Stancl is 6’3 200. That’s a great size especially for a 19 yr old

 

[DatDude44]

Stancl is 6’3 200. That’s a great size especially for a 19 yr old

His skating has improved greatly since draft day as well. He could be a nice complimentary bottom 6 player when he's 22/23

 

[MortiestOfMortys]

Found this little breakdown clip of Colin Ralph:

 

[Reality Czech]

Snuggerud is a better two way player than Hoffman and will be a better 5v5 player as well. I don't think it's a great comp but for comparison's sake Snuggy is closer to Tarasenko than he is to Hoffman.

Hope you're right but let's be honest. It's anyone's guess at this point