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David Jiricek

Expectations for the Minnesota Wild at the 2025 NHL Entry Draft

Mariah E. Stark (Holland) | May 14, 2025

While the Minnesota Wild’s offseason came earlier than many fans hoped for, there is still a lot to look forward to this summer, with the first being the NHL Entry…

Categories Minnesota Wild, NHL Entry Draft

Maple Leafs Should Inquire About Devils’ Nemec

Peter Baracchini | January 21, 2025

The 2022 NHL Draft saw two promising defenders get drafted within the first six picks. The New Jersey Devils selected Simon Nemec second overall and the Columbus Blue Jackets picked…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s Loss to the Avalanche

Mariah E. Stark (Holland) | January 10, 2025

The Minnesota Wild played host to the Colorado Avalanche for the first time this season on Thursday, Jan. 9, and the Wild caught the Avalanche in their second half of…

Categories Minnesota Wild

Canadiens Pass on David Jiricek, Search for a Veteran Right Handed Defender

Blain Potvin | December 11, 2024

David Jiricek was traded to the Minnesota Wild by the Columbus Blue Jackets for Daemon Hunt and four draft picks. Columbus received a first-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft,…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Rumors

CBJ Union Junction Podcast: Jiricek Trade, Werenski 4 Nations & More

Nicholas Arnold | December 9, 2024

Another edition of The Hockey Writers’ Union Junction Podcast covering everything Columbus Blue Jackets. Mark Scheig and Nicholas Arnold start with the Johnny Gaudreau memorial game in Calgary that happened…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Podcasts

Blue Jackets’ Daemon Hunt Ready for Fresh Start After Trade

Mark Scheig | December 8, 2024

The Columbus Blue Jackets and defenseman David Jiricek have finally gone their separate ways. Jiricek was dealt to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for defenseman Daemon Hunt and four draft…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild

David Jiříček Brings Size & Youth to Wild Defensive Core

Mariah E. Stark (Holland) | December 3, 2024

After hearing the name David Jiříček in trade rumors for a couple of weeks, the deal was finally made, and he found himself with the Minnesota Wild. In exchange, the…

Categories Minnesota Wild

NHL 2024-25 Power Rankings: Week 8

Eugene Helfrick | December 2, 2024

Well, while the United States was celebrating American Thanksgiving, two NHL franchises were busily preparing for some holiday shopping. This week we saw the first blockbuster trade of the 2025…

Categories Power Rankings

Blue Jackets Trading Jiricek Provides Glimpse Into Future Plans

Mark Scheig | December 1, 2024

In the National Hockey League, most every player can be had for a price. If an acquiring team is willing to meet that price, trades will happen. For the Columbus…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Editor's Choice

Wild’s Spurgeon Hero Again in OT Win Over the Predators

Mariah E. Stark (Holland) | November 30, 2024

The Minnesota Wild and Nashville Predators met on Saturday evening, Nov. 30, to officially end the month. The Wild’s lineup remained the same as their previous afternoon match-up against the…

Categories Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, NHL News

Wild Acquire David Jiricek From Blue Jackets for Hunt, Draft Picks

Jacob Billington | November 30, 2024

The Minnesota Wild have acquired defensive prospect David Jiricek and a 2026 fifth-round draft pick from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for defenseman Daemon Hunt and a 2025 first-round…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild, NHL News

Why the Blue Jackets Would Consider Trading Top Prospect David Jiricek

Nicholas Arnold | November 30, 2024

The Columbus Blue Jackets have seen a lot of changes over the past several seasons. Four different head coaches, two general managers, and a lot of shuffling through their roster…

Categories Blue Jackets Prospects, Columbus Blue Jackets
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