1. Jordan Kyrou
Last season stats: 66 GP, 30 G, 64 A, 94 P, 36 PIM. 4 PGP, 1 G, 2 A, 3 P, 0 PIM.
Kyrou is what I personally look for in a prospect – more points than games, a fantastic goal scorer but also a playmaker, someone who plays a cleaner game and can also compete in the playoffs. That’s a perfect package in my eyes. And the Blues got him in the second round last year.
The Blues even have some room at the right side, if Chris Thorburn and Beau Bennett don’t work out or one of them (predictably) get injured. And as a two-way player, if Kyrou is given an opportunity, St. Louis Blues fans shouldn’t be shocked if Kyrou doesn’t let go. He should succeed in the NHL in more than one area, and his all-around game will make him useful in multiple situations.
Kyrou is very skilled, and the Blues are a team who are a bit lacking in top tier skill. A lot of their hopes depend on him and a few other of the forwards panning out. Kyrou seems like someone whose game should translate well to the NHL. And the Blues better be hoping that it does. Because without him, they won’t be adding much skill from their prospects. That’s not good.