Adam Jiricek’s Performance Thursday Made This Defenseman Decision For St. Louis Blues That Much More Difficult

ST. LOUIS — Sure,it’s the preseason. Sure, these games don’t count.

Butthey actually do. They count to those trying to win a job.

Andif Adam Jiricek doesn’t win a job right out of training camp, it’snot because the first-round pick (No. 16) in the 2024 NHL Draft isn’tgood enough or isn’t ready. It’s more because it’s a numbersgame, and it’s because the St. Louis Blues can afford to allow thetalented Czechia-born right-hander to simmer in the American HockeyLeague and build minutes – huge minutes.

Butboy oh boy, did the 20-year-old really step to the plate and showBlues management and coaching staff thathe’s putting his best foot…

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