St. Louis Blues’ Top 10 Prospects Post-2025 Draft

Following the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the St. Louis Blues have bolstered their prospect pool with first-round pick Justin Carbonneau, adding elite scoring to a group rich with potential. From power forwards to shutdown defensemen, this pipeline is poised to inject themselves into the lineup as soon as the coming 2025-26 season.

Honorable Mention: Aleksanteri Kaskimaki (RW, AHL, 20)

Aleksanteri Kaskimaki, a 20-year-old right winger, was just inside the top-10 before the acquisition of defenseman Logan Mailloux. He recorded 34 points (11 goals, 23 assists) in 63 AHL games (0.54 PPG) this season, a 54.3% increase from his 2023-24 Liiga season. While his -6 plus/minus (-0.10 per game) could be improved upon in his second full season in North America, his quick hands, playmaking, and high hockey IQ stood out last season.

Kaskimaki’s offensive skill is evident in his ability to create scoring chances and drive play on the right wing. With further AHL development, he projects as a middle-six scoring winger, potentially contributing 40-50 points in the NHL. He should make his way back inside the top-10 when players like Jimmy Snuggerud and Mailloux drop off the list. 

10. Jakub Stancl (LW, WHL/AHL, 19)

Jakub Stancl, a 6’3”, 198-pound left winger, led the struggling Kelowna Rockets with 57 points in 58 WHL games, posting a 0.98 PPG. Despite a -18 plus/minus, he excelled at the 2025 World Juniors, scoring 7 goals and 10 points in 7 games, earning All-Star Team honors. Stancl’s physicality, heavy shot, and forechecking shone in a brief AHL stint. Set for a full AHL season in 2025-26, he projects as a third-line power forward, capable of 15-20 goals and physical play in the NHL.

9. Juraj Pekarcik (LW, QMJHL, 19)

Juraj Pekarcik, a 19-year-old left winger, scored 67 points (24 goals, 43 assists) in 53 QMJHL games (1.26 PPG) with a +34 plus/minus (+0.64 per game), showcasing his strong two-way reliability. Though his production dipped slightly (-8.0% YOY) from his 2023-24 USHL season (1.37 PPG), he played 10 more regular season games while increasing his overall point totals, including 21 playoff points (9 goals, 12 assists in 19 games). Pekarcik’s speed, puck-handling, and defensive awareness helps projects as a top-six two-way winger in the NHL, capable of 50-60 points and strong defensive play.

8. Tomas Mrsic (LW, WHL, 19)

Tomas Mrsic, a 19-year-old left winger, erupted for 90 points (33 goals, 57 assists) in 65 WHL games (1.38 PPG), a +40.8% YOY increase from his 2023-24 season (0.98 PPG). His +5 plus/minus (+0.08 per game) reflects improved two-way play, with his 57 assists showcasing elite playmaking. Mrsic’s vision and precise passing highlight his offensive flair. He will move on from the WHL to the NCAA with Colorado College this coming season which should help increase his development defensively. Should his progression continue, he projects as a second-line playmaking winger, potentially delivering 50-60 points in the NHL.

7. Theo Lindstein (LHD, SHL, 20)

Theo Lindstein, a 20-year-old left-handed defenseman, earned 9 points (4 goals, 5 assists) in 44 SHL games (0.20 PPG) with a +6 plus/minus. The former SHL defender is a smooth skating, smart first passes, and penalty-killing ability that has stood out in the top Swedish league. Lindstein’s defensive reliability makes him a steady presence, projecting as a top-four two-way defenseman capable of 30-40 points and strong defensive play in the NHL. Fans can catch him in North America this season, likely heading to Springfield to start the year. 

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6. Otto Stenberg (LW/RW, SHL/AHL, 20)

Otto Stenberg, a 20-year-old versatile winger, posted 17 points (5 goals, 12 assists) in 38 AHL games (0.45 PPG) and 6 points (3 goals, 3 assists) in 25 SHL games (0.24 PPG). His AHL performance showcased his potential while playing in a limited middle-six role, as he can drive play in all zones. He projects as a top-six two-way winger in the NHL, capable of 50-60 points and reliable defensive contributions.

5. Adam Jiricek (RHD, OHL, 19)

Adam Jiricek, a 19-year-old right-handed defenseman, recorded 12 points (4 goals, 8 assists) in 27 OHL games (0.44 PPG). His strong defensive play and puck-moving ability, make him a promising blueliner. The biggest question mark remains his overall health. He was healthy for the development camp after the 2025 NHL Entry Draft and looked strong on his edges and in 3v3 scrimmage play. Jiricek projects as a top-four puck-moving defenseman in the NHL, potentially contributing 35-45 points.

4. Logan Mailloux (RHD, AHL/NHL, 22)

Logan Mailloux, a 22-year-old right-handed defenseman, finished the AHL season with 33 points (12 goals, 21 assists) in 63 games, averaging 0.52 points per game. He also added 4 points in 7 NHL games and 6 playoff points in 13 AHL games. Despite a -29.8% YOY P/PG drop, his impact earned him AHL All-Star honors for the second consecutive season. He was also named to the AHL All-Rookie Team in 2023-24, and to the AHL Top Prospects Team in 2024-25. Mailloux’s elite skating, booming shot, power-play quarterbacking, and 6’3”, 212-pound frame make him a dynamic offensive threat and potential to be among elite company as a point producing right-shot defenseman. 

Acquired by the Blues on July 1, 2025, for Bolduc, he’s viewed as NHL-ready and projects as a top-four offensive defenseman capable of 35-45 points and power-play contributions in the NHL as soon as the coming 2025-26 season.

3. Justin Carbonneau (RW, QMJHL, 18)

Justin Carbonneau, the Blues’ 2025 19th overall pick, exploded for 89 points (46 goals, 43 assists) in 62 QMJHL games, earning First All-Star Team honors. He is likely to leave the QMJHL in favor of the NCAA for the coming 2025-26 season. His physicality, lethal shot, and dynamic scoring touch make him a first-line power forward capable of 30-40 goals and 60-70 points in the NHL.

2. Jimmy Snuggerud (RW, NCAA/NHL, 21)

Jimmy Snuggerud, a 21-year-old right winger, recorded 51 points (24 goals, 27 assists) in 40 NCAA games, a +47.1% YOY increase. He also added 4 points (1 goal, 3 assists) in 7 NHL games and 4 points (2 goals, 2 assists) in 7 playoff games. Snuggerud’s quick release and two-way play shone in his NHL debut and throughout the postseason. He projects as a first-line scoring winger capable of 30-35 goals and 65-75 points in the NHL.

1. Dalibor Dvorsky (C, AHL/NHL, 20)

Dalibor Dvorsky, a 20-year-old center, was third in scoring for the Thunderbirds with 45 points (21 goals, 24 assists) in 61 AHL games (0.74 PPG), transitioning from a 1.69 PPG OHL. He played 2 NHL games and could force his way onto the NHL roster on the wing before taking over a center . Dvorsky’s scoring touch, hockey IQ, and two-way commitment suggest he’ll be a top-six two-way center in the NHL, potentially scoring 25-30 goals and 60-80 points.