Blues Top 10 Prospects (2024–25): Who’s Next in Line?

As the St. Louis Blues continue reshaping their roster, their prospect pipeline has become more important than ever. With a mix of skilled forwards, responsible defensemen, and a rising goalie, the team’s future looks promising. This ranking takes a deep dive into each player’s progress over the past two seasons—focusing on points-per-game, plus/minus, and goalie stats like save percentage and goals-against average.

To qualify as a prospect for this list, players must be 25 or younger as of May 1, 2025, and must not have played more than 25 NHL games in a single season or 50 total NHL games.

Each player is ranked not just on raw stats, but also based on age, league strength, and development trajectory. Here are the top 10 prospects in the Blues system right now:

1. Dalibor Dvorsky (C, 19) — AHL/NHL

2024–25 Stats:

AHL: 61 GP, 21 G, 24 A, 45 PTS, -10 (0.74 PPG)

NHL: 2 GP, 0 PTS

2023–24 (OHL): 52 GP, 88 PTS (1.69 PPG)

Dvorsky headlines the list after a solid rookie season in the AHL, finishing with 45 points at just 19 years old. The jump from junior to pro hockey led to an expected drop in scoring, but his 21 goals show the scoring upside is still there. The -10 rating does lead an area he’ll need to continue to work on as he works to grow defensively, but his long-term outlook as a top-six NHL center remains strong.

2. Jimmy Snuggerud (RW, 20) — NCAA/NHL

2024–25 Stats:

NCAA: 40 GP, 24 G, 27 A, 51 PTS, +13 (1.28 PPG)

NHL: 7 GP, 4 PTS

2023–24 (NCAA): 39 GP, 34 PTS, +3 (0.87 PPG)

Snuggerud took a big step forward this year, boosting his college scoring rate by nearly 50%. He’s become more than just a shooter—his two-way play improved, and he looked comfortable in limited NHL action. He’s knocking on the door for full-time middle-six NHL duty with power play upside.

3. Otto Stenberg (LW/C, 19) — SHL/AHL

2024–25 Stats:

SHL: 25 GP, 3 G, 3 A, 6 PTS (0.24 PPG)

AHL: 38 GP, 5G, 12 A, +5, 17 PTS (+0.45 PPG)

Sweden U20: 18 GP, 5 G, 16 A, +6, 21 PTS (1.17 PPG)

2023–24 Stats:

SHL: 31 GP,  6 PTS (0.19 PPG)

HockeyAllsvenskan: 9 GP, 9 PTS (1.00 PPG)

Sweden U20: 16 GP, 16 PTS (1.00 PPG)

After a slow start in the SHL, Stenberg’s move to the AHL gave him a fresh opportunity—and he took advantage. His production and two-way play improved, and his dominant U20 numbers suggest he’s still on a strong development curve. A middle-six, creative forward with upside.

4. Adam Jiricek (RHD, 18) — OHL

2024–25 Stats:

OHL: 27 GP, 4 G, 8 A, 12 PTS, +10 (0.44 PPG)

Czechia U20: 9 GP, 5 A

2023–24: 22 GP, 1 PT, -13

Jiricek rebounded in a big way after a tough draft year. His scoring is up significantly since moving to the OHL. He’s a right-shot defenseman who can skate, defend, and chip in offensively—a valuable piece for the future. Now he just needs to stay healthy. 

5. Theo Lindstein (LHD, 20) — SHL

2024–25 Stats:

SHL: 44 GP, 4 G, 5 A, 9 PTS, +9 (0.20 PPG)

Sweden U20: 15 GP, 12 PTS

2023–24 Stats:

HockeyAllsvenskan: 49 GP, 4 G, 11 A, 15 PTS, +13 (0.21 PPG)

Sweden U20: 13 GP, 9 PTS (0.69 PPG)

Lindstein’s game is all about control. He’s not flashy, but he’s smart, steady, and rarely caught out of position. His SHL numbers don’t jump off the page, but the fact he holds a positive rating in a pro league says a lot. He looks like a future NHL second-pair player.

6. Tomas Mrsic (RW, C, 19) — WHL

2024–25 Stats:

WHL: 65 GP, 33 G, 57 A, 90 PTS, +5 (1.38 PPG)

2023–24: 63 GP: 23 G, 39 A, 62 PTS, +0 (0.98 PPG)

Mrsic made a massive leap this season, cracking 90 points in the WHL. His playmaking is especially sharp, and he’s learning to contribute defensively too. He’s not as polished as others on this list, but the upside is real. Certainly one who has top-six upside potential if the stars align. 

7. Juraj Pekarcik (LW, 19) — QMJHL

2024–25 Stats:

QMJHL: 53 GP, 24 G, 43 A, 67 PTS, +34 (1.26 PPG)

2023–24 (USHL): 43 GP, 9 G, 50 A, 59 PTS (1.37 PPG)

Even though his points-per-game dipped slightly, Pekarcik’s overall game took a huge leap. His +34 rating is one of the best in the Q, and his assist totals show he makes teammates better. He is a high-IQ winger who may outperform expectations.

8. Aleksanteri Kaskimaki (C, 21) — AHL

2024–25 Stats:

AHL: 63 GP, 34 PTS, -6 (0.54 PPG)

2023–24:

Liiga): 48 GP, 10 G, 7 A, 17 PTS, +2 (0.35 PPG)

Finland U20: 6 GP, 1 G, 1 PT (0.17 PPG)

Kaskimaki adjusted well to the North American game in his first AHL season. His scoring is up, and he’s showing signs of being a reliable middle-six center. Defensive consistency is the next step.

9. William McIsaac (RHD, 19) — WHL

2024–25 Stats:

WHL: 66 GP, 6 G, 31, 37 PTS, +46 (0.56 PPG)

2023–24: 67 GP, 6 G, 21 A, 27 PTS, +15 (0.40 PPG)

McIsaac exploded defensively this year, leading all Blues prospects with a +46 rating. He also upped his scoring by 40%. He may not project as a top-pair guy, but he’s building the resume of a solid NHL defenseman.

10. Colten Ellis (G, 24) — AHL

2024–25 Stats:

AHL: 42 GP, 2.63 GAA, .922 SV%, 3 shutouts

2023–24: 

ECHL: 21 GP, 2.45 GAA, .923 SV%, 1 shutout

AHL: 15 GP, .924 SV%, 2.89 GAA 

Ellis carried a heavy workload and responded well, dropping his goals-against average and maintaining a strong save percentage. He’s now firmly in the mix for backup duties in St. Louis, especially if he builds on this performance next season.

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