Blues Prospects Break Out: Dvorský Dominates, Springfield Erupts

Week of February 9–16, 2026

It was a statement week across the Blues prospect pool. Dalibor Dvorský shined for Slovakia at the Olympics, Matvei Korotky stayed red‑hot in the KHL, and Springfield erupted for 14 goals in two games. With impact performances at every level, the Blues pipeline continues to trend in the right direction.

TOP 5 PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK

1. Dalibor Dvorský — 3G, 2A (5P) in 3 GP

2. Matvei Korotky — 2G, 2A (4P) in 2 GP

3. Jakub Stancl — 2G, 2A (4P) in 2 GP

4. Thomas Bordeleau — 1G, 2A (3P) in 2 GP

5. Aleksanteri Kaskimäki — 1G, 2A (3P) in 2 GP

Dalibor Dvorský — Team Slovakia (Olympics)

Dvorský delivered a standout opening week at the 2026 Winter Olympics, finishing with four points (two goals, two assists) across Slovakia’s first three games. He set the tone with the game-winning goal in a multi‑point effort in the 4–1 win over Finland, then added an assist against Italy and a timely last second goal to help push them to the top of Group B while centering Slovakia’s third line. The 20‑year‑old showed poise against elite international competition, driving play in all three zones and flashing the interior scoring touch that defines his long‑term NHL projection. His ability to elevate on the Olympic stage is an encouraging sign for the Blues as he continues to mature into a reliable, two‑way NHL center.

Matvei Korotky — KHL

Korotky extended his point streak to three games with a five‑points over that time. He controlled Tuesday’s 5–1 win over Neftekhimik with a goal and two assists, then added another tally Thursday while seeing his ice time jump to nearly 20 minutes. The center is pairing finishing touch with more assertive playmaking, and his recent surge has him trending upward as the KHL season tightens.

Jakub Stancl — Springfield (AHL)

Stancl made an immediate impact during Springfield’s weekend sweep in Iowa, producing four points and a plus‑four rating. He scored in both games, including a key third‑period strike in Saturday’s wild 8–6 win where eight different Thunderbirds found the net. The 6‑foot‑3 winger continues to translate his size‑skill blend seamlessly to the AHL, adding a physical edge that gives Springfield a different look in their top nine.

Thomas Bordeleau — Springfield (AHL)

After being held pointless in his first two games with the Thunderbirds, Bordeleau wasted no time reestablishing his offensive presence this past weekend against the Iowa Wild. He posted three points over the weekend, including a goal and assist in Sunday’s 8–6 victory. His vision and touch remain clear strengths, and performances like this keep him firmly in the NHL conversation.

Aleksanteri Kaskimäki — Springfield (AHL)

Kaskimäki added steady two‑way impact to Springfield’s sweep, recording a goal and two assists while posting a plus‑one rating. He scored in Friday’s 6–3 win and followed with an assist Saturday, supplementing his offense with engaged play off the puck. With four points in his last five games and seven in his last 10, Kaskimäki is trending toward 37 points in 64 games this season. 

AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE — Springfield Thunderbirds

Springfield snapped a four‑game skid in emphatic fashion, beating Iowa 6–3 on Friday and 8–6 on Saturday. 

• Juraj Pekarcik — 0G, 3A, +3

Quietly effective, driving offense with two primary setups, and one secondary across the weekend.

• Zach Dean — 1G, 1A

A plus‑two Sunday, minus‑one Saturday. Still found ways to impact the scoresheet.

• Otto Stenberg — 1G, +1

Scored a shorthanded goal and added a penalty, continuing to show flashes of assertiveness. He’ll be ready and waiting for the NHL to resume. 

• Theo Lindstein — 2G, +2

Two even‑strength goals. Lindstein continues to grow in his offensive abilities and his growing confidence is showing on the scoresheet.

• Michael Buchinger — 1G, even rating

Found the net Saturday and logged steady minutes.

• Quinton Burns — 1A, 4 PIM, +4

Physical, engaged, and part of Springfield’s best defensive stretches. Look for Burns to stay with the Thunderbirds the rest of this season. 

• Will Cranley — First AHL win and first AHL point

Stopped 25 of 28 in Saturday’s 6–3 victory, finishing with an .893 save percentage and a composed in his first AHL win, not to mention grabbing his first point in the AHL.

KONTINENTAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

Mikhail Fyodorov — 1G, 4 PIM, +1 in 3 GP

A quieter week for the winger, who scored once but was held off the sheet in a shootout loss and a lopsided defeat. Ice time remained steady between 12–15 minutes as he is continually deployed now in a bottom-six role. Despite the limited time, it remains a good sign of faith for the youngster to be earning time in the KHL. 

Arseni Koromyslov — 0P, –1 in 3 GP

Logged nearly 15 minutes per night but couldn’t generate offense from the blue line during an inconsistent week for his club.

ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE

Lukas Fischer — 1G, 1A, +5 in 3 GP

Scored and assisted in the 4–2 win this week over the Sudbury Wolves, then delivered steady defensive, top-pairing play in two weekend shootouts. The Soo grabbed a playoff berth this week and currently hold 4th place in the OHL’s Western Conference. 

Adam Jiříček — 0G, 2A, +2 in 2 GP

Recorded a helper in each of the games this past week and fired eight shots total. Jiříček currently holds the number six spot among all OHL defensemen with 43 points (13-30-43) in 42 games. 

WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE

Adam Jecho — 0G, 2A, –4 in 3 GP

Pointless in Thursday’s shutout loss, then added single assists in each weekend game. A tough week defensively for the winger. However, the Oil Kings clinched a playoff berth and hold the number two spot in the Eastern Conference: Central Division this year. 

William McIsaac — 0G, 3A, even in 3 GP

McIsaac delivered his an impressively productive outing on Sunday, recording two secondary assists to finish the week with three helpers across three games. The 19‑year‑old defenseman was one of Wenatchee’s most reliable puck‑movers, driving transition play and creating clean exits throughout the weekend. His two‑assist performance capped a strong, assertive stretch that should help him flirt with a 40-points season while maintaining the steady defensive game. 

QUEBEC MAJOR JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE

Justin Carbonneau — 1G, 1A, +2 in 2 GP

Generated both points in a 6–0 win against Val-d'Or Foreurs before being held off the sheet against Rouyn-Noranda Huskies. Fired 10 shots across the two games. He remains the goal-scoring leader in the QMJHL this season with 42 in 47 games.

HOCKEYALLSVENSKAN

Love Härenstam — 23/24 saves (.958), OT win

A strong, composed performance in his lone start, backstopping a 2–1 overtime victory with 62:28 of work.

NCAA

Tomas Mrsic — 0P, –2 in 2 GP

Limited offensive impact with just one shot across the weekend. The freshman saw reduced usage over the weekend with just over seven minutes in the first game, and just over 12 minutes in the second game. It remains a down season offensively in his first NCAA campaign.