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Montgomery continues to have high praise for the debuting defenseman, Jiricek, lifting his expectations even higher

This was the scene in Dallas prior to the opening game of the season for both teams. The St. Louis Blues youngest defenseman, Adam Jiricek, finally made his NHL

By Justin Bonhard · Bleedin' Blue

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 3:45 PM

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Head coach Jim Montgomery praised rookie defenseman Adam Jiricek following his composed NHL debut for the Blues.
Jiricek skated 16:35 on the top pairing with Philip Broberg and had a goal overturned for offside.
The 22-year-old defenseman has an estimated eight-week opportunity while Logan Mailloux recovers from hand surgery.

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St. Louis Blues head coach Jim Montgomery praised rookie defenseman Adam Jiricek following his NHL debut against Dallas. Jiricek, who made his debut ahead of schedule due to injuries, skated alongside Philip Broberg on the top defensive pairing, recording 16:35 of ice time, two shots on goal, and a goal that was disallowed for offside.

Montgomery highlighted Jiricek's poise, stating he looked like a three-year veteran on the ice. The 22-year-old enters an estimated eight-week audition while Logan Mailloux recovers from hand surgery, with writer Justin Bonhard noting that sustained strong play will be crucial for securing Jiricek's long-term roster spot.

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