Blues Prospect Report: Carbonneau Keeps Scoring, Jecho Surges, and Härenstam Steals the Week

The Blues pipeline delivered another busy, uneven week across four continents, but a few themes cut through the noise: Justin Carbonneau’s scoring heater refuses to cool, Adam Jecho is quietly stacking one of his best stretches of the season, and Love Härenstam just authored one of the strongest goaltending weeks in the entire system. Springfield, meanwhile, continues to be a revolving door of small but meaningful steps forward.

Carbonneau Extends His Tear in the Q

Justin Carbonneau’s season has been defined by consistency, and this week only reinforced that identity. Across two games he posted 6 points (1G, 5A), including a three‑assist night in Charlottetown and a dominant four‑point showing in Rimouski. His involvement rate remains elite: sixteen shots, heavy touches, and another power‑play marker show how central he is to Blainville‑Boisbriand’s offense.

What stands out is how Carbonneau is driving play even in losses. The Islanders 7-4 loss Sunday was chaotic, but he still found three primary touches and created most of Armada’s dangerous sequences. His floor keeps rising, and the Blues will be thrilled with how reliably he’s producing.

Jecho’s Two‑Goal Week Signals a Turn

Adam Jecho’s season has been streaky, but this was one of his most complete weeks. He finished with four points in four games, including a goal and assist in the OT win over Swift Current and another assist in Red Deer. His shot generation ticked up, and his transition involvement was noticeably sharper.

The WHL schedule gave him a mix of game states between tight, low‑event wins and a wild 10‑6 loss, and Jecho found ways to contribute in two of the four games this past week. For a player whose projection hinges on pace and consistency, this was a meaningful step.

Jiříček’s Power‑Play Punch Returns

Blues prospect defenseman Adam Jiříček only played twice, but he made the most of it. His two‑goal, three‑point night against Brampton was one of his most assertive games of the season. Both goals came on the power play, where his timing and shot selection looked far more like the confident, offensive defenseman that fans saw earlier in the year.

The Bulldogs leaned on him heavily, and he provided with eleven shots across the week and while the defensive results were mixed, the offensive ceiling he flashed is exactly what the Blues want to see.

Dean Re‑Centers His Game in Springfield

Zach Dean delivered a clean, efficient two‑goal week, scoring once in each game of Springfield’s back‑to‑back with Charlotte. His touches were purposeful, his forechecking was disruptive, and he finished with a +3 rating across the two outings.

Dean’s season has been about rediscovering rhythm after returning from his extended injury and of course changes in his time on ice and the overarching coaching change. This week felt like a return to the version of him that pushes pace and forces mistakes.

Korotky Scores Twice but SKA Struggles

Matvei Korotky’s KHL week was a bit of a mixed bag. While the young forward scored two goals in three games, both on the power play, he also recorded a –3 rating as SKA continued to leak chances defensively. His shot volume (nine total) and ice time (47:35 total) remain encouraging for the 20-year-old playing in the KHL, and he continues to show he can finish against pro competition.

The next step is finding ways to impact games at even strength, where SKA’s structure hasn’t helped him.

Dorion Steady in Québec’s Road Swing

Antoine Dorion chipped in two points, both coming in the OT loss to Halifax on Sunday. His week wasn’t flashy, but he continues to play reliable, north‑south hockey in a top-six role, and remains one of Québec’s more trustworthy wingers. His defensive reads were sharp, and he drew two penalties with his pace.

McIsaac Quietly Excellent for Spokane

William McIsaac’s three‑game stretch was one of the most quietly impressive of any Blues prospect. He posted 1G, 1A, +4, and logged clean, mistake‑free minutes in all three Spokane wins. His gap control and breakout efficiency stood out, and he’s beginning to look like a player who could push for a bigger role next season.

Bordeleau, Stenberg, and the Springfield Cluster

Springfield’s crowded lineup produced a mix of small wins:

• Otto Stenberg added two assists in the 5–1 win and looked more confident carrying the puck through the middle.
• Thomas Bordeleau scored once and generated three shots, though his overall impact fluctuated.
• Kaskimäki, Peterson, Burns, Gaudet, Pekarcik, Skinner, Stancl, Lindstein, Lööf, Buchinger all contributed in small way, mostly depth touches, defensive reliability, or special‑teams minutes.

Springfield’s week wasn’t about stars; it was about incremental progress across the board. With one three of four points over the past week against the Charlotte Checkers, they remain three points out of a playoff picture behind the Bridgeport Islanders. The Thunderbirds have three games coming up this week with one against Wilkes-Barrie Scranton (3rd overall in AHL) and two against the Iowa Wild (32nd in AHL). 

Zherenko Strong in OT Loss; Cranley Solid in Win

Vadim Zherenko stopped 43 of 46 in a 62‑minute OT loss (yes, 46 shots against), a performance that showcased his athleticism and rebound control. Will Cranley earned a win with 18 saves on 19 shots, continuing his steady progression from the ECHL toward earning a regular role in the AHL through the rest of this season.

Härenstam Delivers the Goaltending Performance of the Week

Love Härenstam was the clear standout among Blues goaltenders. Across four starts he posted a .923 save percentage, including a 27‑save shutout and a .941 OT win. Even in losses, he kept Södertälje competitive behind a defense that gave up high‑danger looks, allowing three goals in each game.