Jiricek, who turned 21 on Thursday, was the sixth overall pick in the 2022 draft. He has one goal and 10 assists in 53 career NHL games — all with Columbus.

Although his development may take some time, the Minnesota Wild's acquisition of defenseman David Jiricek gives them a potentially elite blueline for the future.

Expected to be assigned to Iowa initially, the Wild are planning to add Jiricek to their collection of young blue line talent alongside Brock Faber and Zeev Buium.

Wild general manager Bill Guerin revealed why he is excited after completing the David Jiricek trade with the Blue Jackets.

Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has acquired defenseman David Jiricek (YIHR-ih-chuhk) and a fifth-round selection in the 2025 NHL Draft from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for defenseman Daemon Hunt,

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman David Jiricek, 21, the second blueliner taken in the 2022 NHL draft, will get a fresh start with the Minnesota Wild, who acquired the former sixth pick for defenseman Daemon Hunt,

Over the last few weeks, trade rumors around David Jiricek reached a fever pitch. The Columbus Blue Jackets explored their options as it became clear that things would not work out in Columbus. Jiricek played in the AHL as he awaited news of his future.

By the time Saturday's Minnesota Wild game starts, the team will have heisted No. 6 overall pick David Jiricek from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Daemon Hunt, the Wild's most NHL-ready defense prospect,

The Minnesota Wild made a big splash Saturday, acquiring defenseman David Jiricek from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Daemon Hunt and draft picks, before assigning him to their AHL affiliate Iowa Wild.

Clayton Stoner had gotten hurt two games before and Justin Falk had just gotten hurt the night before in Colorado, I figured the Wild would need to rush a defenseman to Calgary. I texted a team source asking if he could tell me the callup.