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Rushing Adam Jiricek would be a mistake the Blues can’t afford

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Adam Jiricek will be a star blueliner for the St. Louis Blues. But this season, he needs to be in the OHL and last for an entire season before making the jump.

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The St. Louis Blues will have a star defenseman in Adam Jiricek, but they also need to develop him right, which is the case for a few prospects. While Jiricek would like nothing more than to steal a spot in Arch City, he and the Blues would be better off if he steered clear for another year.