Blues Top Ten prospects

[stljrs]

X IceMatrix

1 - Tynan Lawrence
2 - Justin Carbonneau
3 - Adam Jiricek
4 - Dmitri Buchelnikov
5 - Aleksanteri Kaskimaki
6 - Maddox Dagenais
7 - Milton Gastrin
8 - Lukas Fischer
9 - Matvei Korotky
10 - Felix Trudeau

No analysis. This X account is doing these for every team. Guess Dvo and Stenberg and Lindstein have graduated.

[tfriede2]

Jiricek is #1. Kaskimaki may be in the top 10, but not top 5. Trudeau at 10 is hilarious, though.

[Snuggyfresh]

X IceMatrix

1 - Tynan Lawrence
2 - Justin Carbonneau
3 - Adam Jiricek
4 - Dmitri Buchelnikov
5 - Aleksanteri Kaskimaki
6 - Maddox Dagenais
7 - Milton Gastrin
8 - Lukas Fischer
9 - Matvei Korotky
10 - Felix Trudeau

No analysis. This X account is doing these for every team. Guess Dvo and Stenberg and Lindstein have graduated.

Where is atenberg and lindstien

[bluecalgary]

What’s become of Stancl?

[skilles]

Ive been trying to figure out who "atenberg" is, Took me way to long to figure out that was a "Stenberg" typo

[BleedingBleu]

X IceMatrix

1 - Tynan Lawrence
2 - Justin Carbonneau
3 - Adam Jiricek
4 - Dmitri Buchelnikov
5 - Aleksanteri Kaskimaki
6 - Maddox Dagenais
7 - Milton Gastrin
8 - Lukas Fischer
9 - Matvei Korotky
10 - Felix Trudeau

No analysis. This X account is doing these for every team. Guess Dvo and Stenberg and Lindstein have graduated.

For fun, a comparison to the Daily Faceoff: 2025/26 Top Prospects
1 - Jimmy Snuggerud
2 - Dalibor Dvorský
3 - Justin Carbonneau
4 - Otto Stenberg
5 - Logan Mailloux
6 - Theo Lindstein
7 - Adam Jiříček
8 - Colin Ralph
9 - Juraj Pekarčík
10 - Adam Jecho

The rest: Tomas Mrsic, C (19), Aleksanteri Kaskimaki, C (21), Dylan Peterson, C (23), Simon Robertsson, RW (22), Zach Dean, C (22), Jakub Stancl, C (20), Mikhail Fyodorov, RW (18), Antoine Dorion, C (19), Matvei Korotky, C (19), Ondrej Kos, LW (19), Nikita Susuyev, RW (20), Ivan Vorobyov, RW (23), Arseni Koromyslov, LHD (21), William McIsaac, RHD (19), Lukas Fischer, LHD (18), Leo Loof, LHD (23), Michael Buchinger, LHD (21), Quinton Burns, LHD (20), Marc-Andre Gauden, LHD (21), Vadim Zherenko, G (24), Will Cranley, G (23), Colten Ellis, G (24), Love Harenstam, G (18)

[BleedingBleu]

Jiricek is #1. Kaskimaki may be in the top 10, but not top 5. Trudeau at 10 is hilarious, though.

I agree. Since there’s been an influx of prospects because of recent trades and draft picks, I can accept that someone like Juraj Pekarčík, Jakub Stancl, and Adam Jecho may have fallen out of the Top 10. However, from the Forwards perspective, I would have a guy like Juraj over Trudeau.

Also, no love for Ralph on that list? He actually accumulated more points in less games at the AHL than Felix.

btw, does anyone know if Jecho was injured last season? I assume he was since there was a drop in games and performance in comparison to the prior year…

[zamadoo]

Ha, I was like "Trudeau? Atenwho?"

Seems they counted prospects who played NHL games and who seem to be NHL players as graduated.

They've got no Love, and I might put Steiner over Trudeau if I made a list. At least one of the Russian prospects will climb into the top-10 once they come over and establish themselves. Army is bullish on Buchelnikov, and Koromyslov is here. Susuyev looks like a player to me from what I've seen, but that isn't much.

With recent additions, some of those other prospects seem to be overshadowed a bit. In all the discussion recently, I've been thinking where Stancl/Pekarcik/etc fit, and what Steen things of them. A bottom-6 of Stenberg, Stancl, Pekarcik, Kaskimaki, Jecho, and Peterson could probably get it done. I think the first three could be a great 3rd line with established chemistry, but I also like Stenberg on Dvorsky's wing, maybe with Carbs on the other side.

Should be a fun camp and season between both the Blues and Thunderbirds.

[zoiks]

X IceMatrix

1 - Tynan Lawrence
2 - Justin Carbonneau
3 - Adam Jiricek
4 - Dmitri Buchelnikov
5 - Aleksanteri Kaskimaki
6 - Maddox Dagenais
7 - Milton Gastrin
8 - Lukas Fischer
9 - Matvei Korotky
10 - Felix Trudeau

No analysis. This X account is doing these for every team. Guess Dvo and Stenberg and Lindstein have graduated.

That’s quite an AI-generated garbage list.

[dr0zombie]

X IceMatrix

1 - Tynan Lawrence
2 - Justin Carbonneau
3 - Adam Jiricek
4 - Dmitri Buchelnikov
5 - Aleksanteri Kaskimaki
6 - Maddox Dagenais
7 - Milton Gastrin
8 - Lukas Fischer
9 - Matvei Korotky
10 - Felix Trudeau

No analysis. This X account is doing these for every team. Guess Dvo and Stenberg and Lindstein have graduated.

That’s quite an AI-generated garbage list.

AI would do a much better job than this person. As an example, here is the reply from ChatGPT to the top 10 Blues prospects.

As of July 7, 2026, the Blues have one of the NHL's stronger prospect systems, with a good blend of high-end forwards, a potential top-pair defenseman, and improving organizational depth. My rankings weigh NHL ceiling (50%), probability of reaching that ceiling (30%), and proximity to the NHL (20%). They also account for the Blues' 2026 draft additions.

Rank Prospect Position Why he's ranked here

1 - Justin Carbonneau RW Elite offensive upside with top-line scoring potential. Projects as a legitimate 30-40 goal NHL winger if development continues. Most scouts view him as the organization's highest-ceiling prospect.
2 - Adam Jiříček RD Potential top-pair defenseman with size, mobility, and excellent puck movement. If healthy, he could become the Blues' No. 1 right-shot defenseman.
3 - Matvei Korotky C High-end two-way center with excellent hockey sense. Projects as a middle-six center with upside for more if his offense continues to develop.
4 - Tynan Lawrence C Selected 11th overall in the 2026 Draft. Strong skating, complete 200-foot game, and projects as a top-six NHL center. His combination of floor and upside places him immediately near the top of the system.
5 - Felix Trudeau LW Creative offensive winger with excellent puck skills and vision. Could become an impactful second-line playmaker if he adds strength.
6 - Maddox Dagenais LW The Blues' other first-round selection in 2026 brings size and finishing ability. Boom-or-bust profile but legitimate top-six upside.
7 - Colin Ralph LD Reliable two-way defenseman who projects as a second-pair NHL defender. High hockey IQ and dependable defensive game raise his floor.
8 - Jimmy Snuggerud RW Although close to becoming an NHL regular, he still qualifies as a prospect in many rankings entering 2026-27. Elite shot and NHL-ready offensive instincts make him one of the safest bets in the system. His ranking is lowered only because he has largely graduated.
9 - Dalibor Dvorský C Similar to Snuggerud, Dvorský is on the verge of full-time NHL duty. Excellent scoring instincts and power-play ability project to a productive top-six role.
10 - Landon Nycz C Fourth-round pick with strong skating and competitive habits. Lower ceiling than the players above but intriguing long-term upside after an impressive draft year.

Just outside the Top 10

Jakub Stancl – Strong two-way center with NHL potential.
Aleksanteri Kaskimäki – Smart, skilled center developing in Europe.
Lukas Fischer – Mobile defenseman with middle-pair upside.
Otto Stenberg – Dynamic offensive talent whose consistency will determine his NHL role.

Organizational outlook

The Blues' system is particularly strong because it has:

Multiple potential top-six forwards (Carbonneau, Lawrence, Dvorský, Snuggerud).
A potential No. 1 defenseman in Jiříček.
Several NHL-caliber middle-six and middle-pair contributors.
Increased depth after adding two first-round forwards in the 2026 draft.

[zoiks]

X IceMatrix

1 - Tynan Lawrence
2 - Justin Carbonneau
3 - Adam Jiricek
4 - Dmitri Buchelnikov
5 - Aleksanteri Kaskimaki
6 - Maddox Dagenais
7 - Milton Gastrin
8 - Lukas Fischer
9 - Matvei Korotky
10 - Felix Trudeau

No analysis. This X account is doing these for every team. Guess Dvo and Stenberg and Lindstein have graduated.

That’s quite an AI-generated garbage list.

AI would do a much better job than this person. As an example, here is the reply from ChatGPT to the top 10 Blues prospects.

As of July 7, 2026, the Blues have one of the NHL's stronger prospect systems, with a good blend of high-end forwards, a potential top-pair defenseman, and improving organizational depth. My rankings weigh NHL ceiling (50%), probability of reaching that ceiling (30%), and proximity to the NHL (20%). They also account for the Blues' 2026 draft additions.

Rank Prospect Position Why he's ranked here

1 - Justin Carbonneau RW Elite offensive upside with top-line scoring potential. Projects as a legitimate 30-40 goal NHL winger if development continues. Most scouts view him as the organization's highest-ceiling prospect.
2 - Adam Jiříček RD Potential top-pair defenseman with size, mobility, and excellent puck movement. If healthy, he could become the Blues' No. 1 right-shot defenseman.
3 - Matvei Korotky C High-end two-way center with excellent hockey sense. Projects as a middle-six center with upside for more if his offense continues to develop.
4 - Tynan Lawrence C Selected 11th overall in the 2026 Draft. Strong skating, complete 200-foot game, and projects as a top-six NHL center. His combination of floor and upside places him immediately near the top of the system.
5 - Felix Trudeau LW Creative offensive winger with excellent puck skills and vision. Could become an impactful second-line playmaker if he adds strength.
6 - Maddox Dagenais LW The Blues' other first-round selection in 2026 brings size and finishing ability. Boom-or-bust profile but legitimate top-six upside.
7 - Colin Ralph LD Reliable two-way defenseman who projects as a second-pair NHL defender. High hockey IQ and dependable defensive game raise his floor.
8 - Jimmy Snuggerud RW Although close to becoming an NHL regular, he still qualifies as a prospect in many rankings entering 2026-27. Elite shot and NHL-ready offensive instincts make him one of the safest bets in the system. His ranking is lowered only because he has largely graduated.
9 - Dalibor Dvorský C Similar to Snuggerud, Dvorský is on the verge of full-time NHL duty. Excellent scoring instincts and power-play ability project to a productive top-six role.
10 - Landon Nycz C Fourth-round pick with strong skating and competitive habits. Lower ceiling than the players above but intriguing long-term upside after an impressive draft year.

Just outside the Top 10

Jakub Stancl – Strong two-way center with NHL potential.
Aleksanteri Kaskimäki – Smart, skilled center developing in Europe.
Lukas Fischer – Mobile defenseman with middle-pair upside.
Otto Stenberg – Dynamic offensive talent whose consistency will determine his NHL role.

Organizational outlook

The Blues' system is particularly strong because it has:

Multiple potential top-six forwards (Carbonneau, Lawrence, Dvorský, Snuggerud).
A potential No. 1 defenseman in Jiříček.
Several NHL-caliber middle-six and middle-pair contributors.
Increased depth after adding two first-round forwards in the 2026 draft.

The ChatGPT list is even worse, which isn’t surprising.

[dr0zombie]

X IceMatrix

1 - Tynan Lawrence
2 - Justin Carbonneau
3 - Adam Jiricek
4 - Dmitri Buchelnikov
5 - Aleksanteri Kaskimaki
6 - Maddox Dagenais
7 - Milton Gastrin
8 - Lukas Fischer
9 - Matvei Korotky
10 - Felix Trudeau

No analysis. This X account is doing these for every team. Guess Dvo and Stenberg and Lindstein have graduated.

That’s quite an AI-generated garbage list.

AI would do a much better job than this person. As an example, here is the reply from ChatGPT to the top 10 Blues prospects.

As of July 7, 2026, the Blues have one of the NHL's stronger prospect systems, with a good blend of high-end forwards, a potential top-pair defenseman, and improving organizational depth. My rankings weigh NHL ceiling (50%), probability of reaching that ceiling (30%), and proximity to the NHL (20%). They also account for the Blues' 2026 draft additions.

Rank Prospect Position Why he's ranked here

1 - Justin Carbonneau RW Elite offensive upside with top-line scoring potential. Projects as a legitimate 30-40 goal NHL winger if development continues. Most scouts view him as the organization's highest-ceiling prospect.
2 - Adam Jiříček RD Potential top-pair defenseman with size, mobility, and excellent puck movement. If healthy, he could become the Blues' No. 1 right-shot defenseman.
3 - Matvei Korotky C High-end two-way center with excellent hockey sense. Projects as a middle-six center with upside for more if his offense continues to develop.
4 - Tynan Lawrence C Selected 11th overall in the 2026 Draft. Strong skating, complete 200-foot game, and projects as a top-six NHL center. His combination of floor and upside places him immediately near the top of the system.
5 - Felix Trudeau LW Creative offensive winger with excellent puck skills and vision. Could become an impactful second-line playmaker if he adds strength.
6 - Maddox Dagenais LW The Blues' other first-round selection in 2026 brings size and finishing ability. Boom-or-bust profile but legitimate top-six upside.
7 - Colin Ralph LD Reliable two-way defenseman who projects as a second-pair NHL defender. High hockey IQ and dependable defensive game raise his floor.
8 - Jimmy Snuggerud RW Although close to becoming an NHL regular, he still qualifies as a prospect in many rankings entering 2026-27. Elite shot and NHL-ready offensive instincts make him one of the safest bets in the system. His ranking is lowered only because he has largely graduated.
9 - Dalibor Dvorský C Similar to Snuggerud, Dvorský is on the verge of full-time NHL duty. Excellent scoring instincts and power-play ability project to a productive top-six role.
10 - Landon Nycz C Fourth-round pick with strong skating and competitive habits. Lower ceiling than the players above but intriguing long-term upside after an impressive draft year.

Just outside the Top 10

Jakub Stancl – Strong two-way center with NHL potential.
Aleksanteri Kaskimäki – Smart, skilled center developing in Europe.
Lukas Fischer – Mobile defenseman with middle-pair upside.
Otto Stenberg – Dynamic offensive talent whose consistency will determine his NHL role.

Organizational outlook

The Blues' system is particularly strong because it has:

Multiple potential top-six forwards (Carbonneau, Lawrence, Dvorský, Snuggerud).
A potential No. 1 defenseman in Jiříček.
Several NHL-caliber middle-six and middle-pair contributors.
Increased depth after adding two first-round forwards in the 2026 draft.

The ChatGPT list is even worse, which isn’t surprising.

I will disagree. I was surprised at how well it pulled from more than just common data in it's sources.

That list appears to have at least in part pulled from the Daily Faceoff: 2025/26 Top Prospects https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2025- ... carbonneau

If you know more share. Support your view with some data. It's all predictions at this point. Half of getting to right is instinct and half of it is data.

[zoiks]

X IceMatrix

1 - Tynan Lawrence
2 - Justin Carbonneau
3 - Adam Jiricek
4 - Dmitri Buchelnikov
5 - Aleksanteri Kaskimaki
6 - Maddox Dagenais
7 - Milton Gastrin
8 - Lukas Fischer
9 - Matvei Korotky
10 - Felix Trudeau

No analysis. This X account is doing these for every team. Guess Dvo and Stenberg and Lindstein have graduated.

That’s quite an AI-generated garbage list.

AI would do a much better job than this person. As an example, here is the reply from ChatGPT to the top 10 Blues prospects.

As of July 7, 2026, the Blues have one of the NHL's stronger prospect systems, with a good blend of high-end forwards, a potential top-pair defenseman, and improving organizational depth. My rankings weigh NHL ceiling (50%), probability of reaching that ceiling (30%), and proximity to the NHL (20%). They also account for the Blues' 2026 draft additions.

Rank Prospect Position Why he's ranked here

1 - Justin Carbonneau RW Elite offensive upside with top-line scoring potential. Projects as a legitimate 30-40 goal NHL winger if development continues. Most scouts view him as the organization's highest-ceiling prospect.
2 - Adam Jiříček RD Potential top-pair defenseman with size, mobility, and excellent puck movement. If healthy, he could become the Blues' No. 1 right-shot defenseman.
3 - Matvei Korotky C High-end two-way center with excellent hockey sense. Projects as a middle-six center with upside for more if his offense continues to develop.
4 - Tynan Lawrence C Selected 11th overall in the 2026 Draft. Strong skating, complete 200-foot game, and projects as a top-six NHL center. His combination of floor and upside places him immediately near the top of the system.
5 - Felix Trudeau LW Creative offensive winger with excellent puck skills and vision. Could become an impactful second-line playmaker if he adds strength.
6 - Maddox Dagenais LW The Blues' other first-round selection in 2026 brings size and finishing ability. Boom-or-bust profile but legitimate top-six upside.
7 - Colin Ralph LD Reliable two-way defenseman who projects as a second-pair NHL defender. High hockey IQ and dependable defensive game raise his floor.
8 - Jimmy Snuggerud RW Although close to becoming an NHL regular, he still qualifies as a prospect in many rankings entering 2026-27. Elite shot and NHL-ready offensive instincts make him one of the safest bets in the system. His ranking is lowered only because he has largely graduated.
9 - Dalibor Dvorský C Similar to Snuggerud, Dvorský is on the verge of full-time NHL duty. Excellent scoring instincts and power-play ability project to a productive top-six role.
10 - Landon Nycz C Fourth-round pick with strong skating and competitive habits. Lower ceiling than the players above but intriguing long-term upside after an impressive draft year.

Just outside the Top 10

Jakub Stancl – Strong two-way center with NHL potential.
Aleksanteri Kaskimäki – Smart, skilled center developing in Europe.
Lukas Fischer – Mobile defenseman with middle-pair upside.
Otto Stenberg – Dynamic offensive talent whose consistency will determine his NHL role.

Organizational outlook

The Blues' system is particularly strong because it has:

Multiple potential top-six forwards (Carbonneau, Lawrence, Dvorský, Snuggerud).
A potential No. 1 defenseman in Jiříček.
Several NHL-caliber middle-six and middle-pair contributors.
Increased depth after adding two first-round forwards in the 2026 draft.

The ChatGPT list is even worse, which isn’t surprising.

I will disagree. I was surprised at how well it pulled from more than just common data in it's sources.

That list appears to have at least in part pulled from the Daily Faceoff: 2025/26 Top Prospects https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2025- ... carbonneau

If you know more share. Support your view with some data. It's all predictions at this point. Half of getting to right is instinct and half of it is data.

If the young guys with 1 season or less NHL experience qualify for the list, I think it should be:

1. Snuggerud
2. Dvorsky
3. Jiricek
4. Lawrence
5. Carbonneau
6. Dagenais
7. Lindstein
8. Stenberg
9. Ralph
10. Buchelinokov

The clanker rating Snuggerud the Blues’ 8th best prospect automatically makes its list worthless.

[UMR-alum-05]

Any list calling Snuggerud a prospect is immediately invalid at this point. He just scored 51 points.

[dr0zombie]

X IceMatrix

1 - Tynan Lawrence
2 - Justin Carbonneau
3 - Adam Jiricek
4 - Dmitri Buchelnikov
5 - Aleksanteri Kaskimaki
6 - Maddox Dagenais
7 - Milton Gastrin
8 - Lukas Fischer
9 - Matvei Korotky
10 - Felix Trudeau

No analysis. This X account is doing these for every team. Guess Dvo and Stenberg and Lindstein have graduated.

That’s quite an AI-generated garbage list.

AI would do a much better job than this person. As an example, here is the reply from ChatGPT to the top 10 Blues prospects.

As of July 7, 2026, the Blues have one of the NHL's stronger prospect systems, with a good blend of high-end forwards, a potential top-pair defenseman, and improving organizational depth. My rankings weigh NHL ceiling (50%), probability of reaching that ceiling (30%), and proximity to the NHL (20%). They also account for the Blues' 2026 draft additions.

Rank Prospect Position Why he's ranked here

1 - Justin Carbonneau RW Elite offensive upside with top-line scoring potential. Projects as a legitimate 30-40 goal NHL winger if development continues. Most scouts view him as the organization's highest-ceiling prospect.
2 - Adam Jiříček RD Potential top-pair defenseman with size, mobility, and excellent puck movement. If healthy, he could become the Blues' No. 1 right-shot defenseman.
3 - Matvei Korotky C High-end two-way center with excellent hockey sense. Projects as a middle-six center with upside for more if his offense continues to develop.
4 - Tynan Lawrence C Selected 11th overall in the 2026 Draft. Strong skating, complete 200-foot game, and projects as a top-six NHL center. His combination of floor and upside places him immediately near the top of the system.
5 - Felix Trudeau LW Creative offensive winger with excellent puck skills and vision. Could become an impactful second-line playmaker if he adds strength.
6 - Maddox Dagenais LW The Blues' other first-round selection in 2026 brings size and finishing ability. Boom-or-bust profile but legitimate top-six upside.
7 - Colin Ralph LD Reliable two-way defenseman who projects as a second-pair NHL defender. High hockey IQ and dependable defensive game raise his floor.
8 - Jimmy Snuggerud RW Although close to becoming an NHL regular, he still qualifies as a prospect in many rankings entering 2026-27. Elite shot and NHL-ready offensive instincts make him one of the safest bets in the system. His ranking is lowered only because he has largely graduated.
9 - Dalibor Dvorský C Similar to Snuggerud, Dvorský is on the verge of full-time NHL duty. Excellent scoring instincts and power-play ability project to a productive top-six role.
10 - Landon Nycz C Fourth-round pick with strong skating and competitive habits. Lower ceiling than the players above but intriguing long-term upside after an impressive draft year.

Just outside the Top 10

Jakub Stancl – Strong two-way center with NHL potential.
Aleksanteri Kaskimäki – Smart, skilled center developing in Europe.
Lukas Fischer – Mobile defenseman with middle-pair upside.
Otto Stenberg – Dynamic offensive talent whose consistency will determine his NHL role.

Organizational outlook

The Blues' system is particularly strong because it has:

Multiple potential top-six forwards (Carbonneau, Lawrence, Dvorský, Snuggerud).
A potential No. 1 defenseman in Jiříček.
Several NHL-caliber middle-six and middle-pair contributors.
Increased depth after adding two first-round forwards in the 2026 draft.

The ChatGPT list is even worse, which isn’t surprising.

I will disagree. I was surprised at how well it pulled from more than just common data in it's sources.

That list appears to have at least in part pulled from the Daily Faceoff: 2025/26 Top Prospects https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2025- ... carbonneau

If you know more share. Support your view with some data. It's all predictions at this point. Half of getting to right is instinct and half of it is data.

If the young guys with 1 season or less NHL experience qualify for the list, I think it should be:

1. Snuggerud
2. Dvorsky
3. Jiricek
4. Lawrence
5. Carbonneau
6. Dagenais
7. Lindstein
8. Stenberg
9. Ralph
10. Buchelinokov

The clanker rating Snuggerud the Blues’ 8th best prospect automatically makes its list worthless.

I actually like where Snuggerud is on the ChatGPT list. If we are talking prospect value we are speculating to the value over their career. Given that I would place Carbonneau (40G potential), Jiříček (#1RD potential), and Lawrence (#1 or #2 dare we say selke realm center) over Snuggerud (scoring RW with excellent work ethic) or Dvorsky (who needs to show us he can do, or what we think he can do). I am a big Dvorsky fan, but he needs to own the #3C this year.

And kudos to the Clone Wars reference, if you intended one.

[kimzey59]

Any list calling Snuggerud a prospect is immediately invalid at this point. He just scored 51 points.

And still hasn't played a full season's worth of games(77 total games played, 55 points).

It depends on how you define a "prospect".
There really aren't any set rules for what qualifies a player as a "prospect".

Which is why I typically defer to a higher source. Either the old HF standards or simple Calder eligibility.
(Snuggy is "graduated" by both standards but I can at least understand why some people would still include him. Although if you are going to include him you have to include Mailloux(75 games played) also.)