Adam Jiricek excels in preseason victory for St. Louis Blues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 4:11 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Adam Jiricek contributed significantly to the St. Louis Blues' 1-0 preseason win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday. The 2024 first-round pick played 17:04, recording four shots and two takeaways while finishing as a plus-1. His performance increases the challenge for Blues coaches deciding on the team's defensive lineup, given Tyler Tucker's injury. Jiricek's development and readiness could influence the final roster decisions before the NHL deadline for 23-man rosters on Monday.
- •Blues beat Blackhawks 1-0 in a preseason matchup on Thursday.
- •Jiricek played 17:04, recording four shots and two takeaways.
- •Tucker's injury opens opportunities for Jiricek and Calle Rosen.
- •NHL deadline for roster decisions is Monday at 4 p.m. CT.
- •Jiricek’s readiness impacts the team's depth and roster strategy.
- 4:11 AMYahoo Sports — Adam Jiricek's Performance Thursday Made This Defenseman Decision For St. Louis Blues That Much More Difficult
"2024 first-round pick was exceptional in 1-0 win over Chicago Blackhawks
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