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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…