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One of the most interesting early-season developments for the Blues is how much ice time rookie Adam Jiricek has received. Despite having no NHL experience, Jim Montgomery has given him a ton of ice time.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 15

Jiricek scores first goal of career, and his Blues legacy has truly begun

St. Louis Blues fans have been waiting for this for a very long time. Defenseman Adam Jiricek has officially etched his name into the record books with a goal beside his name.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 10

Pros and cons to Adam Jiricek getting top power-play time

The St. Louis Blues' power play has gotten off to an abysmal start this season, with one (1) power play goal in the early days of the 2026-27 campaign.

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St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 5

Blues prospect Report: Fitzgerald, Jiricek, Carbonneau and more

The St. Louis Blues' prospect pool is spread across more than 10 leagues on two continents, and this week nearly all of them had a player in action. College hockey and the AHL opened their seasons, the Swedish and Swiss leagues kept rolling, and the KHL is well into its schedule.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 3

Montgomery continues to have high praise for the debuting defenseman, Jiricek, lifting his expectations even higher

This was the scene in Dallas prior to the opening game of the season for both teams. The St. Louis Blues youngest defenseman, Adam Jiricek, finally made his NHL debut way ahead of schedule due to injuries on the blue line.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 1

What to expect from Adam Jiricek on the St. Louis blue line

Injuries have an interesting way of affecting our lives. Hockey is no different. In the case of Adam Jiricek, it caused a lengthy pause in his playing career after suffering a right knee injury at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 1

Blues news: Mailloux, Tucker, Jiricek and more

The NHL season is officially underway across the league, but the St. Louis Blues will need to wait until Friday, Oct. 2 to get their first look and official test of the regular season.

St. Louis Blues News / The Lead / September 28

The Blues Are Smart to Be Patient with Adam Jiricek

When St. Louis Blues defenseman Tyler Tucker went down with a knee injury, some fans thought it would open the door for Adam Jiricek to make the team. The 16th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft has had an impressive camp following a strong 2025-26 season for the Brantford Bulldogs.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / September 28

Blues first round selection was gifted a golden opportunity that not many ever get

With the preseason all wrapped up, the only thing left to do is to wait out this next week and prepare for the regular season. Obviously, the injury to

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / September 27

Adam Jiricek Recalled; Blues to Address Logan Mailloux’s Injury On Monday

The St. Louis Blues made a series of moves on Sunday afternoon. Defenseman Adam Jiricek was recalled from the American Hockey League (AHL). Defenseman Justin Barron was claimed off of waivers from the Nashville Predators.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / September 25

For young Blues, an AHL demotion is just a step in the process

It's the time of year, right before the start of the season, that NHL teams start sending their players back to their junior teams or down to their AHL affiliate team.

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St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / September 24

Blues Shouldn’t Rush Prospect Adam Jiricek Into the NHL

The St. Louis Blues suffered their first training camp casualty on Sunday, when defenseman Tyler Tucker injured his knee during practice. On Wednesday, head coach Jim Montgomery did not have an update on the Ontario native’s status, but did mention the team has options if Tucker is not ready for the start of the season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

2026 NHL Mock Draft: Final top 96

BUFFALO – Let the chaos begin. The 2026 NHL Draft kicks off at KeyBank Center on Thursday, and it is easily set to be one of the most unpredictable we’ve ever seen.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 26

Could There be a Fit for the St. Louis Blue and San Jose Sharks with the No. 2 Pick?

Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic: The St. Louis Blues have three first-round picks this year, and 12 picks in total in the 2026 NHL draft. Scott Wheeler had the Blues’ prospect pool ranked 10th out of the 32, which makes one wonder if they’d consider trying to trade up in the first round?

St. Louis Blues News / Inside The Rink / January 5

Two Blues Prospects Set to Face Off in World Juniors Gold Medal Game

On Sunday, both World Juniors semifinal games featured two Blues prospects: Sweden goaltender Love Harenstam and Czechia defenseman Adam Jiricek. Harenstam helped lead Sweden to a 4–3 shootout victory over Finland, while Jiricek helped lead Czechia to a 6–4 win over Canada.

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / December 30

Czech Republic stuns Finland with unreal overtime finish

The Czechs used a sick move to escape their 2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships group stage game against Finland at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn., with a 2-1 overtime victory.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 29

Blues prospect Adam Jiricek scores unreal overtime winner for Czechia at World Juniors

The NHL season has resumed following a short break for Christmas. However, the season is not the only form of hockey on at this time. The 2026 IIHF World Juniors began on Boxing Day, and we have already seen some exciting moments.

St. Louis Blues News / Inside The Rink / December 28

St. Louis Blues Prospect Report (Dec. 28, 2025)

2024 first-round pick Adam Jiricek has played in two games so far for Czechia at the World Juniors. On Friday, they faced off against Canada and fell 7–5, with Jiricek not recording a point in the game.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / December 16

3 Blues Prospects Who Will Participate in the 2026 World Juniors

The International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) annual World Junior Championship (WJC) tournament showcases all the best drafted and soon-to-be-drafted talent in the world.

St. Louis Blues News / Inside The Rink / December 1

St. Louis Blues Prospect Report (Nov. 30, 2025)

The 2024 first-round pick Adam Jiricek is continuing his point barrage for the Brantford Bulldogs in the OHL. The defenseman extended his point streak to 13 games — the longest by an OHL defenseman this season — after scoring a goal Friday and adding an assist Saturday.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26, 2025

Blues' blueline needs a retooling this offseason

The St. Louis Blues made a surprising playoff push this past season, and even more unexpectedly, they pushed the Winnipeg Jets to the very limit in the first round, ultimately losing a Game 7 in overtime after Winnipeg scored in the final second of regulation to tie the game.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 26, 2024