Blues Prospects Shine in Elite Top 100 Rankings
With the NHL offseason in full swing, it’s the perfect time to evaluate prospects and future talent. Elite Prospects recently released its Top 100 affiliated prospects list, which only includes players who remain Calder Trophy eligible. That excludes young stars who have already played beyond the rookie threshold.
The St. Louis Blues made a strong showing, with six players named across the Top 100 and Honorable Mentions. Only the Chicago Blackhawks had more, with eight total. The Utah Mammoth, Washington Capitals, and Nashville Predators each had seven.
Blues Prospects in the Top 100
Justin Carbonneau (#25)
Carbonneau headlines the Blues’ pipeline, ranked well ahead of several high draft picks like Anton Frondell and Berkly Catton. Elite Prospects describes him as a “complete offensive force” with the potential to develop into a top-six forward if he continues to improve defensively and manage risks.
Jimmy Snuggerud (#36)
Still Calder eligible after only a brief NHL stint, Snuggerud is viewed as a future mainstay. His shooting and forechecking stand out, with consistency seen as the final step in his growth into an excellent all-around player.
Dalibor Dvorsky (#38)
The 2023 tenth overall pick had a promising first year in the AHL. EP projects him as a middle-six scorer who could expand his role if he sharpens his defensive game.
Adam Jiricek (#99)
Drafted 16th overall in 2024, Jiricek remains a work in progress. Concerns about skating and turnovers persist, but his skill and physical tools could make him a reliable fourth or fifth defenseman.
Honorable Mentions
First-rounders Otto Stenberg and Theo Lindstein (both from the 2023 draft) just missed the cut but were acknowledged as close contenders. Given the depth of talent across the league, this still reflects positively on the Blues’ pipeline.
Looking Ahead
Of the Blues’ prospects listed, Snuggerud is the most likely to secure a full-time NHL role in the 2025–26 season, with the potential to contend for the Calder Trophy.
The future looks promising in St. Louis, as the organization continues to build one of the league’s deeper prospect pools.
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