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St. Louis Blues Prospects: 2018-19 Check In On Top Guys

By Todd Panula

VANCOUVER , BC - JANUARY 5: Klim Kostin #24 of Russia celebrates after scoring in the second period against Switzerland during a bronze medal game at the IIHF World Junior Championships at Rogers Arena on January 5, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Light/Getty Images)
VANCOUVER , BC - JANUARY 5: Klim Kostin #24 of Russia celebrates after scoring in the second period against Switzerland during a bronze medal game at the IIHF World Junior Championships at Rogers Arena on January 5, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Light/Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 17: St. Louis Blues winger Jordan Kyrou (33) shoots before a game between the Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues on January 17, 2019, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Jordan Kyrou

Jordan Kyrou is another guy that has some fans wringing their hands. There is so much upside to this kid, but the worry is that he’s just another AHL wonder. The Blues need him to be much more going forward.

In the AHL, Kyrou has been marvelous. He provides a lot of offense for a team that struggles to score.

Through 47 games, Kyrou has 43 points and 16 goals. There were several callups to the NHL in between those games, making it even more impressive.

Some will want more goals out of Kyrou. I cannot say I am not one of them as you would like your prospects to dominate so you have more confidence to perform in the NHL.

But, when you are getting adjusted to one level and then moving up to another, it is impressive he can jump right back in for the Rampage.

What we have seen from Kyrou is he has elite speed. That plays well at all levels, including the NHL.

What the Blues need from him, going forward, is to figure out the difference between the NHL and AHL for him. His problems go beyond just playing against better competition. He is confident at the AHL level and seems a bit skiddish, which causes too many turnovers and mistakes at the NHL level.

Still, the future looks promising for Kyrou. If he does not see significant time with the Blues in 2019-20 or 2020-21, I would be extremely surprised.

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