DAVID JIRICEK NEWS

Back in AHL Jiricek was demoted to AHL Iowa on Friday.

Impact Jiricek was a healthy scratch in each of the Wild's last three games. The defenseman was held off the scoresheet in all 12 NHL appearances this season. Jiricek was selected sixth overall by Columbus in the 2022 Draft and traded to the Wild last season. Minnesota activated Zach Bogosian off injured reserve in a corresponding move.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Jiricek was summoned from AHL Iowa on Saturday.

Impact Jiricek could be in the lineup for Saturday's matchup against St. Louis after Zach Bogosian (undisclosed) sustained an injury in Friday's 5-1 loss to Washington. The 23-year-old Jiricek has one assist in one minor-league game this season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to minors Jiricek was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Thursday.

Impact Jiricek's demotion leaves the Wild with just 22 players on the roster ahead of a four-game road trip that kicks off against the Capitals on Friday. It's possible the team adds a player to the NHL roster before it departs for the road, perhaps Matt Kiersted or Ben Gleason.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Five for fighting: Wild's young stars are battling to make their marks in the NHL All first-round picks, the Wild quintet of Zeev Buium, David Jiricek, Liam Ohgren, Jesper Wallstedt and Danila Yurov are getting a chance on...

OCTOBER 8 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

David Jiricek makes up for lost time in Wild training camp The 21-year-old, a former No. 6 overall draft pick by the Blue Jackets, is attempting to show his new organization he belongs in the NHL.

SEPTEMBER 29 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Wild focused on David Jiricek's skating, on-ice decisions The Wild spent a lot of capital on the 21-year-old defenseman, but Jiricek still has old habits to break before he can join the blue line fu...

SEPTEMBER 27 • TWINCITIES.COM

Takes regular turn during practice Jiricek (spleen) skated alongside Jack Johnson in Thursday's practice, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jiricek sustained a lacerated spleen near the end of March, cutting his 2024-25 campaign short. The 21-year-old defenseman will compete for a regular role to begin 2025-26, and he could benefit early on since Jonas Brodin (upper body) is expected to miss the start of the season. Jiricek will likely have to settle for third-pairing minutes initially.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Defenseman David Jiricek, goalie Jesper Wallstedt figure into Wild plans for next season Jiriceck is recovering from a lacerated spleen, and Wallstedt could slide into the spot vacated by retiring Marc-Andre Fleury.

MAY 6 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Suffers season-ending injury Jiricek suffered a lacerated spleen while playing for AHL Iowa on Saturday and will miss the remainder of the season.

Impact Jiricek made 12 NHL appearances between the Blue Jackets and Wild this year, and he recorded a goal, two assists, 12 hits and seven blocked shots while averaging 12:07 of ice time. While his season will be cut short due to his injury, he's expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the start of the 2025-26 campaign.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to minors Jiricek was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Friday.

Impact Jiricek was called up March 1, but he didn't end up drawing into any games for Minnesota before his demotion. However, he does have a goal and three points in 12 appearances between Columbus and Minnesota on the season. Minnesota now has six healthy defensemen on its roster unless Jonas Brodin (lower body) is an option for Saturday's clash against Buffalo.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Former Blue Jackets Defensemen Having Tough Time With New Team Former Columbus Blue Jackets blue liner David Jiricek is in a situation he is all too familiar with. He has been a healthy scratch for the l...

MARCH 20 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

'It's Been A Positive': Explaining The David Jiricek Situation ST. PAUL - Wild defenseman David Jiricek has not played in a game since Feb 28. His last game was in the American Hockey League (AHL) with t...

MARCH 19 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Summoned Saturday Jiricek was called up by Minnesota on Saturday.

Impact Marat Khusnutdinov and Liam Ohgren have been reassigned to AHL Iowa in corresponding moves. The Wild also acquired Gustav Nyquist from Nashville on Saturday. Jiricek has a goal and two points in six appearances with Minnesota as well as six assists in 26 outings with Iowa in 2024-25. He might draw into the lineup Sunday versus Boston depending on the status of Jonas Brodin(undisclosed) and Zach Bogosian (lower body).

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Jiricek was sent to AHL Iowa on Wednesday.

Impact Jiricek has a goal and three points in 12 appearances between Columbus and Minnesota in 2024-25. It's possible the Wild are sending him down to free a roster spot ahead of activating a player -- Marcus Johansson (concussion), Jonas Brodin (lower body), Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) and Jared Spurgeon (lower body) are all on either IR or LTIR. However, Minnesota doesn't play until Thursday, so the Wild also have the option to simply recall Jiricek or another player before the squad's next game.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first goal of season Jiricek scored a goal and added two hits in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Predators.

Impact The goal was Jiricek's first point over five games as a member of the Wild. The team has sheltered the 21-year-old defenseman even with the organization's defensive depth being heavily tested with three top-four blueliners injured currently. Jiricek has two points, eight shots on net, 12 hits, seven blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over 11 appearances between Minnesota and Columbus this season.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Watch: Marcus Foligno lands unrelenting bombs on Keegan Kolesar in retaliation for dangerous David Jiricek collision Minnesota Wild's Marcus Foligno landed unrelenting punches on Golden Knights' Keegan Kolesar in retaliation for a dangerous collision with D...

JANUARY 13 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Wild debut likely as David Jiricek is recalled from Iowa David Jiricek, 21, has two assists and 11 penalty minutes in 11 games with Iowa since Bill Guerin traded with the Columbus Blue Jackets to g...

JANUARY 8 • TWINCITIES.COM

Recalled by Minnesota Jiricek was recalled by the Wild on Wednesday.

Impact Jiricek has spent nearly a month at AHL Iowa, but he'll rejoin the NHL club Wednesday since Brock Faber sustained an upper-body injury Tuesday against the Blues. Jiricek's role will likely depend on whether Faber is able to suit up in the near future, beginning with Thursday's home game against the Avalanche. Jiricek made six NHL appearances for the Blue Jackets earlier this year before being traded to Minnesota, and he logged an assist, six hits and four blocked shots while averaging 11:12 of ice time.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down by Minnesota Jiricek was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Monday.

Impact Jiricek was traded from Columbus to Minnesota on Nov. 30, and he was recalled by the Wild a day later. However, he hasn't yet appeared in a game for the Wild, and he'll head to the minors after Cameron Crotty was recalled Monday.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors Jiricek was summoned from AHL Iowa on Sunday.

Impact Jiricek should get a chance to play regularly for Minnesota after being acquired from Columbus on Saturday. The 21-year-old defender has one assist, five shots on goal, four blocked shots and six hits in six NHL outings this season.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wild acquire David Jiricek in swap of defensemen, draft picks

The Minnesota Wild have acquired defenseman David Jiricek in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Traded Saturday Jiricek and a fifth-round draft pick were acquired by Minnesota from Columbus on Saturday in exchange for Daemon Hunt, a 2025 first-round pick, a 2027 second-round pick and a fourt...

Impact Jiricek was selected with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, but he struggled to find a role with Columbus this season. He has two goals and three points in four outings with AHL Iowa and an assist in six appearances with the Blue Jackets in 2024-25. A fresh start in Minnesota might do Jiricek some good. The 21-year-old probably won't make his Wild debut Saturday against Nashville, but it wouldn't be surprising if he plays for Minnesota in the near future.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers & Predators Linked to Blue Jackets' David Jiricek: Report David Jiricek’s days in Columbus appear numbered with an inevitable trade coming.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Headed down to minors Jiricek was reassigned to AHL Cleveland on Wednesday.

Impact Jiricek's demotion is unlikely to be a short-term move considering the Monsters don't play until Saturday and it's not like the Jackets are hard up against the cap. As such, Jordan Harris or Jack Johnson figures to step into the lineup for Jiricek against the Lightning on Thursday. Perhaps after two games in the minors Saturday and Sunday, the 20-year-old Jiricek will be brought back up to the big club -- though he's played six NHL games this year and will burn a year of his entry-level deal if he gets past nine.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs helper in season debut Jiricek notched an assist in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Wild.

Impact The Blue Jackets dressed seven defensemen for this contest, with Jiricek getting into the lineup over a healthy forward in Kevin Labanc. Jiricek had 11:23 of ice time, more than Jake Christiansen (10:59) and Jordan Harris (10:15) on the Columbus blue line. This was Jiricek's first game of the season, and it looks like the Blue Jackets are still taking a cautious approach with his development, but it doesn't serve him well to sit in the press box for extended stretches as a 20-year-old. If he doesn't get a clear path to playing time, he could be demoted to AHL Cleveland.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE