The St. Louis Blues Dalibor Dvorsky signs his entry-level contract. Dvorsky has inked a three-year deal worth over $1.73 million with an average cap hit on $950,000. News of the contract broke early Friday evening.
The newest member of the @StLouisBlues! 🎶
10th overall pick in the 2023 #NHLDraft, Dalibor Dvorsky, has signed his entry-level contract. ✍️ pic.twitter.com/syii3wb8eI
— NHL (@NHL) July 14, 2023
Dalibor Dvorsky Signs Rookie Deal
Dvorsky was the 10th overall pick of the 2023 NHL Draft. The 18-year-old spent last season with AIK of tHockeyAllsvenskan in Sweden. Dvorksy netted six goals and eight assists for 14 points in 38 regular season games. The Zvolen, Slovkia native got two goals and an assist in 17 games in the 2021-22 seasons. Dvorksy also recorded 40 points (20 goals, 20 assists) in 33 games with AIK J20.
He’s also represented his native Slovakia on the international level. Dvorsky got eight goals and 13 points in the IIHF World U-18 tournament to earn a spot on the all-star team. He also played at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championships. Dvorsky helped pace Slovakia to a silver medal at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. He scored a tournament-best eight goals for Slovakia.
Impact Dalibor Dvorsky Signing
Dvorsky has good size for his age at 6-foot, 1-inch and 201 pounds. He’s a big body that has used his size well in international play. He’ll play for IK Oskarshamn of the Swedish Hockey League next season. Playing in Sweden will give him time to develop and round out his game some more.
The young Slovak is also ahead of the curve so far when it comes to his defensive game. He’s got good sense on the defensive end for his age and can help apply defensive pressure. Dvrosky is also adept at being able to help down-low with his defensive game.
The Blues are hoping that Dvorsky can be one of the top young pieces to help rebuild the team’s prospect pool. There’s a lot of promise with him, but he may take a couple of years before he challenge for a roster spot.
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