What to Watch for at the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase as a Blues Fan
By Kyle Graden
This Friday, the Blues, Blackhawks and Wild will all participate in 3 days of prospect showcases. From a Blues perspective, these are the important times to take note of (all events are free to the publiuc at the Centene Community Ice Center):
Friday:
10:30 am - Blues Prospect Practice (NHL Rink)
7:00 pm - Blackhawks vs Blues (USA Rink)
Saturday:
10:30 am - Blues Prospect Practice (NHL Rink)
Sunday:
9:30 am - Blues Prospect Practice (NHL Rink)
3:00 pm - Blues vs Wild (USA Rink)
Notable prospects that will participate for the Blues will include Zack Bolduc, Dalibor Dvorsky, Zach Dean, Adam Jecho, Juraj Pekarcik, Jakub Stancl, Michael Buchinger, Quinton Burns, and Lukas Fischer amongst their 24 prospects attending the showcase.
If nothing else, this should be a good first look at some of the organizations newest NHL hopefuls. All eyes should be on Dalibor Dvorsky, Zach Dean, Michael Buchinger and Zack Bolduc as these four are hopeful a good showcase, training camp (opens on September 19th), and productive off ice gains could impress coach Bannister into making the opening night roster.
The Centene Community Ice Center (CCIC) is located in Maryland Heights at 750 Casino Center Drive. Spectator policies are on a first come first serve basis. Of note, there will be public viewings the following week (September 19th-22nd) for the St. Louis Blues at 10am (the 19th and 20th) and 9:30am (the 21st and 22nd).
How will the Blues prospects do in their two showcase games this weekend? Please comment in the discussion on "X".