Dalibor Dvorsky’s Ice Time Down Early In The Season; 2023 First-Round Pick Looking to Earn Time Back: “… Doing The Stuff Offensively”

St. Louis Blues center Dalibor Dvorsky has seen his average ice time drop to 12:21 early in the 2026-27 season, down nearly two minutes per game from last season. Despite scoring in consecutive games to start the campaign, the 2023 first-round draft pick has posted just one assist in his last eight appearances and has lost his spot on the power play unit.

Blues head coach Jim Montgomery emphasized that while Dvorsky has made significant defensive strides, the coaching staff wants the 21-year-old forward to drive play offensively and establish a more impactful nightly presence. Dvorsky acknowledged the challenge, stating that he intends to earn back his ice time and power-play role by maintaining confidence and directing more pucks toward the net.