2017-2018 Blues Prospects Thread

[Stealth JD]

could you imagine, if Robby Thomas goes all Patrice Bergeron/Claude Giroux franchise-center on us?
Sadly...we're Blues fans.

 

[Novacain]

could you imagine, if Robby Thomas goes all Patrice Bergeron/Claude Giroux franchise-center on us?
Sadly...we're Blues fans.

Yes. I can. It's why whenever people say they would consider moving Thomas I try my hardest to slap them through my computer.

 

[PiggySmalls]

I really hope Stevens can improve his skating, because between Foley and Stevens we got a decent chance of finding our guy to stand in front of the net.

 

[Mike Liut]

We better sign Foley and Stevens. Going to suck if we dont.

 

[tfriede2]

Kostin with a couple of assists tonight.

 

[MU_Beerman]

Surely Army can sell them on our lack of forward depth and a legit opportunity for them to make the roster. A couple of draft day trades wouldnt hurt that one bit.

 

[PiggySmalls]

Another goal by Stevens. Where else but in his office, right in front of the net.

 

[Novacain]

Another goal by Stevens. Where else but in his office, right in front of the net.

Not a pretty goal, but we need goals like that.

I legitimately would not be opposed to Stevens and Foley getting a chance at 3rd line minutes next season.

 

[Mike Liut]

Not a pretty goal, but we need goals like that.

I legitimately would not be opposed to Stevens and Foley getting a chance at 3rd line minutes next season.

I’ll just be glad when they’re signed. I’m going to be bummed if they become FA’s. What’s the date they have to be signed by?

 

[PiggySmalls]

I’ll just be glad when they’re signed. I’m going to be bummed if they become FA’s. What’s the date they have to be signed by?

August 15 is the first day College grads to become UFA. Foley’s deadline is in 2019. But I think both get inked this year. Providence pretty much has to win the hockey east tournament in order to make the NCAA tourney. So if they don’t Blues could go ahead and sign Foley and he does an ATO on an AHL Team. Northeastern will more than likely make the big tournament.

 

[PiggySmalls]

Assist #49 & 50 for Thomas

 

[Oberyn]

Looks like Thomas has finally found his groove in Hamilton. Can't wait to see him in the NHL.

 

[Celtic Note]

Assist #49 & 50 for Thomas

That second highlight was pretty slick!

 

[mk80]

Hattrick for Blais tonight in San Antonio, first game since getting injured against San Jose.

 

[Novacain]

Blais is either gonna be one of those guys who dominate the AHL for years but can never figure it out at the NHL Level or he will end up a solid 3rd liner. I don't see any other level for him.

 

[converseman54]

Blais is either gonna be one of those guys who dominate the AHL for years but can never figure it out at the NHL Level or he will end up a solid 3rd liner. I don't see any other level for him.

I'm going to go with solid NHL 3rd liner borderline 2nd liner. Unless he's so injury prone he just can't stay at the NHL level long enough to produce. But I'm willing to bet he gets one more call up this year and he shows what he can do.

 

[Stealth JD]

If Blais could stay healthy he probably would have already won a RW spot on line 2 of 3. I’m hoping he gets another look and keeps his head on a swivel.

 

[tfriede2]

I’ve had high hopes for blais since I saw him play in the preseason - I think his upside is still high, as he has a high hockey IQ and good size (that he still needs to learn to use).

It’s only his second pro season, so I think he still has more developing to do and should be given more chances to adjust to the NHL. This will be a huge offseason for him.

 

[STL fan in MN]

I never really liked Blais when he was in the Q but he’s impressed me this season.

That said, I still question if he’ll have an NHL career. If I was Army and Blais was someone another GM liked as part of a deal, I’d trade him.

 

[David Dennison]

I never really liked Blais when he was in the Q but he’s impressed me this season.

That said, I still question if he’ll have an NHL career. If I was Army and Blais was someone another GM liked as part of a deal, I’d trade him.

Yeah, we often talk about finding enough spots for breaking in Kostin/Kyrou/Thompson/Thomas over the next two years, but Blais and Barbashev also need ice time to develop or could be moved. Barbashev has had a disappointing year, and Blais has filled up the stat sheet in the A but has also battled injuries, and I dont think either was ready to be counted on in the NHL this year. The question is how quickly do they get passed by the other KKTT, if at all?

Schwartz, Steen, Tarasenko, Fabbri, Sobotka and Berglund under control for at least the next two years, so there are only 2-3 spots (depending on trades/free agency) for KKTTBB during that time. It might make sense to bundle a couple of those guys for more immediate help.

 

[LetsGoBooze]

Who has the higher trade value if not the same, and who people would rather keep between Kostin vs. Thompson?

It's such a toss up for me... but I think i give the edge to Tage at this point cause i like that he's a RH shot and will be further in his development to match the core of this team.

Asking cause i think an offseason move will include one of these two and the Winn 1st.

Would love to hear others opinions on the two players H2H.

 

[simon IC]

It seems some of us are in a hurry to move the Winn 1st. Why don't we just keep it and stock up our prospects?

 

[LetsGoBooze]

It seems some of us are in a hurry to move the Winn 1st. Why don't we just keep it and stock up our prospects?

I'm not saying im for or against it, i can see both directions being beneficial. However, i am looking for informed opinions on the Kostin vs. Thompson question.

 

[Blanick]

It seems some of us are in a hurry to move the Winn 1st. Why don't we just keep it and stock up our prospects?

I agree. Personally I keep it, especially since it is looking more and more likely we won't fall into the top10 with our own pick and will have to forfeit it to Philly.

Granted if someone makes a great player available then I would explore it but it would have to meet pretty specific qualifications for me to pull the trigger.

Right Hand Shot
Right Winger or Center
Fits within our Core age or younger (25-29)
Has a decent contract.

Beyond someone putting that on the table I don't move the Winnipeg first.

 

[tfriede2]

It seems some of us are in a hurry to move the Winn 1st. Why don't we just keep it and stock up our prospects?

I don't think it's that we're in a hurry to deal the pick, just that we believe DA will most likely deal the pick...at least, that's what I think. I will be quite surprised if we keep the pick.