Blues prospect Jakub Stancl is earning penalty-kill time and tough faceoffs from Steve Ott in Springfield. Here's what his numbers say about a possible NHL role as a fourth-line center.
Writer Michael Meyer highlights prospect Jakub Stancl as an under-the-radar center developing for the St. Louis Blues in the AHL. Stancl, a 2024 fourth-round draft pick, is transitioning from wing to center with the Springfield Thunderbirds under head coach Steve Ott. Meyer argues that Stancl's strong defensive engagement, penalty-killing role, and work ethic make him a potential long-term solution for the Blues' bottom-six forward group.
According to InStat Hockey data cited in the piece, the 21-year-old averages 16:40 of ice time per game, including 3:11 shorthanded, and has logged two goals and three assists through 12 games this season. Meyer notes that while Stancl must continue improving his faceoff winning percentage, his adaptability and trust from the coaching staff position him well for an eventual NHL call-up.
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