
Blues’ OHL Prospects Eye Next Chapter
The St. Louis Blues are nurturing a talented cohort of OHL prospects, from offensive forwards to shutdown defensemen, each aiming to make an impact at the professional level.
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The St. Louis Blues are nurturing a talented cohort of OHL prospects, from offensive forwards to shutdown defensemen, each aiming to make an impact at the professional level.

Michigan State University's upcoming draft class boasts at least eleven committed prospects, with four slated to arrive for the 2026‑27 season. Highlighted by second‑overall prospect Chase Reid and OHL standout Nikita Klepov, the group also includes a deep pool of future talent.

The Sarnia Sting have secured the rights to forward Simon Katolicky, a 6‑foot‑4, 198‑pound left‑shot forward from the Czech Republic, through an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. The move adds a highly ranked prospect to the roster ahead of the 2026‑27 season.

With their 2026 first‑round pick dealt to the St. Louis Blues, the Detroit Red Wings look to the second round for a centre, and analyst Russ Cohen has identified a slate of candidates ranging from twin brothers to college‑committed forwards.