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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / December 8
Blue Jackets’ Daemon Hunt Ready for Fresh Start After Trade

Blue Jackets’ Daemon Hunt Ready for Fresh Start After Trade

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 picks including a 2025 top-5 protected first rounder.

NHL News / Flamesnation / December 2
Around the NHL: The Wild acquire David Jiříček from the Blue Jackets

Around the NHL: The Wild acquire David Jiříček from the Blue Jackets

Just because the trade deadline is still months away, doesn’t mean big trades can’t happen in late November. On Nov. 30, the Minnesota Wild acquired right-shot defenceman David Jiříček from the Columbus Blue Jackets for Daemon Hunt, a 2025 first-round pick, a 2027 second-round pick, a 2026 third-round pick, and a third-round pick.

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The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

NHL News / NHL Rumors / December 1
David Jiricek Acquired by the Minnesota Wild

David Jiricek Acquired by the Minnesota Wild

The Columbus Blue Jackets have officially traded David Jiricek to the Minnesota Wild. As part of the trade package to acquire Jiricek, the Wild will also

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 30
Wild Acquire David Jiricek From Blue Jackets for Hunt, Draft Picks

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

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 draft pick, a 2027 second-round draft pick, a 2026 third-round draft pick, and a fourth-round draft pick.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 12
Wild recall Daemon Hunt for fourth time this season

Wild recall Daemon Hunt for fourth time this season

After Jonas Brodin exited Sunday’s game with an undisclosed injury, the Wild have added some help on the back end.  The team announced that they’ve recalled blueliner Daemon Hunt from AHL Iowa.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 20, 2024
Wild recall former first-round pick

Wild recall former first-round pick

With Marc-Andre Fleury sustaining an upper-body injury on Friday against Florida, it appears the Wild have opted to make sure they have an extra goalie around if needed. 

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Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / January 18, 2024
Wild’s Raska, Hunt & Mermis Have Earned Their Spots

Wild’s Raska, Hunt & Mermis Have Earned Their Spots

The Minnesota Wild have had to make many adjustments over the past few weeks regarding the roster and injuries. They brought up several of their top guys on the Iowa Wild in the American Hockey League, like Nic Petan, Sam Walker, Jesper Wallstedt, Adam Raska, Daemon Hunt, and Dakota Mermis to fill the holes in their roster.

Minnesota Wild News / Hockey Wilderness / January 12, 2024
Minnesota's Undisciplined Play Undermines Their Draft Strategy

Minnesota's Undisciplined Play Undermines Their Draft Strategy

Bill Guerin and Director of Amateur Scouting Judd Bracket have been on a hot streak in the past few drafts.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / December 26, 2023
Wild call up D Daemon Hunt, F Jake Lucchini

Wild call up D Daemon Hunt, F Jake Lucchini

The Minnesota Wild recalled rookie defenseman Daemon Hunt and forward Jake Lucchini from American Hockey League affiliate Iowa on Tuesday. Lucchini, 28, was recalled under emergency conditions.

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