David Jiricek: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

2025 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Draft Guide

Welcome to our 2025 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Draft Guide. This will help get you ready for everything that may or may not happen over the two days at Peacock Theater.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 14

Buium, Hutson and more: Scouting reports on your team’s newest prospects

With more and more teams ending their season in recent days – joyously or otherwise – we’ve seen an abundance of players signing their first NHL contracts.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 28

Wild trade acquisition done for the season with lacerated spleen

He is done for the season after suffering a lacerated spleen last weekend while playing for AHL Iowa.

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Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / March 28

Wild’s David Jiricek to miss remainder of 2024-25 season due to lacerated spleen

The Minnesota Wild announced Friday that defenseman David Jiricek will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign after suffering a lacerated spleen. Currently competing in the AHL with the Iowa Wild, Jiricek sustained the injury in Saturday’s contest against the Ontario Reign.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 21

Wild reassign former No. 6 overall pick with shutdown defenseman likely to return

Since the Wild acquired the 2022 No. 6 overall pick from the Blue Jackets in November, he’s suited up just six times for them while posting a goal and an assist with a plus-two rating.

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Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 1

Wild recall David Jiricek, reassign Marat Khusnutdinov and Liam Ohgren

The Minnesota Wild have recalled defenseman David Jiricek and reassigned forwards Marat Khusnutdinov and Liam Ohgren. The moves clear space for winger Gustav Nyquist, who Minnesota acquired from the Nashville Predators for a second-round pick on Saturday morning.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 22

Wild reassign former first-round pick

Given that the Minnesota Wild are expected to activate forward Kirill Kaprizov and defenseman Jared Spurgeon before tomorrow’s game against the Utah Hockey Club, at least one player needed to come off the roster.

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Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / January 8

Wild recall defenseman David Jiricek

David Jiricek could be nearing his debut with the Minnesota Wild following his recall from the AHL on Wednesday. Acquired from the Columbus Blue Jackets

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 1

Wild expected to recall top prospect, veteran forward amid injuries

With veteran defenseman Jared Spurgeon expected to miss some time, the Wild are expected to bring up a blueliner from the minors.

Wild place star winger on IR

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Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / December 3

Insider Reveals Why Wild Took a Big Swing with Jiricek Trade

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman recently joined the FAN Hockey Show to discuss the Minnesota Wild’s bold move to acquire defenseman David Jiricek from the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / December 2

David Jiricek is a home-run pickup for the Wild

The Minnesota Wild have another young, quality blueliner in their system. The team made a big swing on Saturday when they traded for defenseman David Jiricek, acquiring him from the Columbus Blue Jackets, along with a fifth-round pick, for Daemon Hunt and three draft picks.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 2

Around the NHL: Wild acquire Jiricek, Stamkos calls out Preds’ work ethic, Canucks’ trade talk involves Hoglander

The calendar has flipped to December, American Thanksgiving is in the rearview mirror, and NHL GMs are starting to get a taste of reality of just how good their teams really are.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 1

Wild top defense prospect receives call-up after trade

He won’t support Minnesota’s pursuit of top defensive metrics, but his upside as an offensive asset is sky-high.

Jared Spurgeon comes up big again, netting OT winner as Wild top Predators

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / December 1

Blue Jackets Trading Jiricek Provides Glimpse Into Future Plans

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 Blue Jackets, they had a price in mind when listening to offers for their prized defensive prospect David Jiricek.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 30

'Wild' Trade Explains Why Oilers Walked on David Jiricek

The Edmonton Oilers’ rumored interest in David Jiricek—once viewed as a potential solution to their defensive struggles—was put to rest when the Columbus Blue Jackets traded him to the Minnesota Wild on Saturday.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 30

Wild acquire David Jiricek from Blue Jackets

The David Jiricek sweepstakes are finally over. The Minnesota Wild have acquired the defenseman from the Columbus Blue Jackets, along with a fifth-round pick, in exchange for defenseman Daemon Hunt and a first, second and fourth-round pick.

NHL News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / November 30

Penguins Lose Jiricek Trade Sweepstakes; Wild Pay Heavy Price

The Pittsburgh Penguins and general manager Kyle Dubas were unsuccessful in their pursuit of large defenseman David Jiricek, losing the trade sweepstakes to the Minnesota Wild on Saturday afternoon.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 30

Wild Land David Jiricek in Big Trade with Blue Jackets

The Minnesota Wild have made a significant move to bolster their blue line, acquiring defenseman David Jiricek and a fifth-round draft pick from the Columbus Blue Jackets.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 30

Wild win trade sweepstakes for 6-foot-4 defenseman

He will now join a Minnesota defense that projects to be one of the best in the league in a few years.

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Birthday boy Jared Spurgeon helps Wild rally past Blackhawks

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / November 27

Trade Talks Intensify Around Blue Jackets Jiricek, Frontrunners Named

David Jiricek, the Columbus Blue Jackets’ 2022 sixth-overall pick, is at the center of mounting trade speculation as the team explores options to move the young defenseman.

NHL News / San Jose Hockey Now / November 27

Speculation: Sharks Interested in David Jiricek?

Are the San Jose Sharks circling David Jiricek? Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff isn’t counting out the Sharks in the Jiricek sweepstakes. “I don’t think

NHL News / Blade of Steel / November 26