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The Minnesota Wild announced earlier today that Daemon Hunt has been activated from injured reserve, while David Jiříček has been re-assigned to AHL Iowa in a corresponding transaction.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 5

Minnesota Wild Recall David Jiricek

According to a team announcement, the Minnesota Wild have recalled defenseman David Jiříček from the AHL’s Iowa Wild. The Wild now have a full 23-man roster, with eight of them being defensemen.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 12

Wild Recall David Jiricek

The Wild announced they’ve recalled defenseman David Jiříček from AHL Iowa, putting him on hand for tomorrow’s game against the Senators. A corresponding move won’t be necessary as Minnesota has an open spot on its active roster.

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Wild reassign former first-round pick to AHL

The Wild have reassigned David Jiricek to AHL Iowa, according to a team announcement.

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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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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.

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Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / December 3, 2024

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.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / December 1, 2024

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.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / November 30, 2024

Could the Canucks have matched the Wild’s trade package for David Jiricek?

On Saturday afternoon, news finally broke that the Columbus Blue Jackets had pulled the trigger on a deal to ship 21-year-old right shot defenceman David Jiricek to the Minnesota Wild for a package of picks along with 22-year-old Daemon Hunt.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 30, 2024

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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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / November 30, 2024

Why the Blue Jackets Would Consider Trading Top Prospect David Jiricek

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 players as they continue to rebuild in the wake of their last playoff appearance in 2020.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / November 27, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024