First-rounders Adam Jiricek, Justin Carbonneau among 20 cuts at Blues camp

First-round picks Adam Jiricek and Justin Carbonneau were among the 20 players cut from the Blues’ training camp roster on Sunday afternoon as the group was trimmed to 33 players.

The Blues reassigned Carbonneau to his junior team in the QMJHL, where he will remain until his season with Blainville-Boisbriand ends in the spring. Carbonneau was the team’s first-round pick this year, and had a goal and an assist in three preseason games with the Blues.

Jirieck was sent to Brantford in the OHL, even though he was eligible to play at AHL affiliate Springfield. He was the team's first-round pick in 2024.

Here are the rest of the cuts the Blues made:

-- Nikita Alexandrov and Hugh McGing cleared waivers, and were assigned to AHL affiliate Springfield.

-- Forwards Dylan Peterson, Simon Roberts