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Almost two years ago, the Minnesota Wild took a swing on David Jiricek. The Wild gave up a haul to acquire the sixth overall pick in the 2022 draft, sending

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 26

David Jiricek To Make Flyers’ Opening Night Roster

Defense prospect David Jiricek has made the Flyers’ opening night roster. General manager Daniel Briere passed the news along to reporters, including Kevin Kurz of The Athletic.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 20

Flyers Recall Oliver Bonk, David Jiricek

The Flyers have recalled defense prospects Oliver Bonk and David Jiricek from AHL Lehigh Valley, the team announced Monday. They will be on hand for the remainder of the postseason if needed after Lehigh Valley saw its season come to an end in its regular-season finale against Charlotte on Sunday, failing to qualify for the Calder Cup Playoffs.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12

Philadelphia Flyers Recall David Jiricek

The Philadelphia Flyers have recalled defenseman David Jiricek from their AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. The move puts the 2022 No. 6 overall pick in a position to potentially make his Flyers debut in one of the team’s final two regular-season games.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 1

Flyers sign recently acquired defenseman to $3 million contract

The Philadelphia Flyers and defenseman David Jiricek have agreed to a two-year, $3 million contract extension, carrying an annual average value of $1.5 million, the team announced Wednesday.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 1

Flyers Sign David Jiricek To Two-Year Extension

The Philadelphia Flyers will keep a Trade Deadline addition around for a few years longer. Defenseman David Jiricek has signed a two-year, $3MM extension with the club per his agent, Allan Walsh.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 12

David Jiricek optimistic about Flyers future after trade from Wild

It hasn’t been an easy road for the ex-Minnesota Wild turned Philadelphia Flyers defenseman David Jiricek. The once-top prospect was the sixth overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, but his development hasn’t progressed as he would’ve liked.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 9

The five worst trades from the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

On Saturday, we looked at some of the best trades of what was a relatively quiet NHL trade deadline this season. Today, we’ll be examining the opposite and some trades that haven’t worked out or have the potential to be busts.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 7

NHL trade-deadline winners, losers: Avalanche go all-in; Ducks get huge addition

The 2026 NHL trade deadline came and went on Friday without much in the way of major blockbuster moves or unexpected moves. But there were still some deals that could have an impact on the remainder of the 2025-26 regular season and the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Trading John Carlson signals shift in focus for Capitals

Kings trade Corey Perry despite his desire to remain with team

Blue Jackets solve problem with trade for Conor Garland

Blues sending captain Brayden Schenn to Islanders in major trade

Kraken acquire Bobby McMann from Leafs for draft picks

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Wild acquire Bobby Brink from Flyers for David Jiricek

The Minnesota Wild add a little more scoring depth ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. On deadline day, the Wild acquired forward Bobby Brink from the Philadelphia Flyers.

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Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 8

Wild Activate Daemon Hunt, Assign David Jiricek

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.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / March 28, 2025

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 / 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 / Bring Me The News / December 3, 2024

New Wild defenseman David Jiricek only knows 2 things about Minnesota

For a guy who grew up in a city that is located closer to the arctic circle than Minneapolis-St. Paul, it sure is interesting to hear new Minnesota Wild

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 / 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