David Jiricek - NHL News & Rumors

9.18 Training Camp: Jiricek | Philadelphia Flyers David Jiricek speaks to media during Flyers training camp.

SEPTEMBER 18 • NHL.COM

Likely to make NHL roster Jiricek is projected to make the Flyers' roster to start the 2026-27 campaign, per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Impact With Philadelphia returning each of their top five defensemen from a season ago, General Manager Danny Briere was asked about the last slot and had high praise for Jiricek. The 22-year-old blueliner has struggled to put together consistent performances at the NHL level, with just 15 points across 85 career regular-season outings. However, the sixth overall selection from the 2022 NHL Entry Draft offers a strong shot and solid two-way potential once things click for him in the majors. He'll likely see competition from young right-shot defenseman Oliver Bonk, but otherwise Jiricek has a real chance to see regular appearances in the Flyers' lineup as they look to return to the postseason. Ahead of the 2026-27 fantasy hockey season, his best value is as a streaming option once his role is confirmed.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Up from AHL Jiricek was summoned from AHL Lehigh Valley on Monday.

Impact Jiricek appears poised to join the Black Aces for Philadelphia's playoff run. He had four goals and 23 points in 39 AHL games between Lehigh Valley and Iowa this campaign. Jiricek didn't earn a point while posting 16 shots on goal, 19 blocked shots and eight hits in 26 NHL appearances for Philadelphia and Minnesota during the 2025-26 regular season.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to AHL Jiricek was sent to AHL Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.

Impact Jiricek completed the NHL regular season with no points, 16 PIM, eight hits and 19 blocks in 26 outings between Minnesota and Philadelphia. He also has four goals, 23 points and 25 PIM in 36 AHL appearances between Iowa and Lehigh Valley. The Phantoms will not make the playoffs, so he won't log much more work with Lehigh Valley in 2025-26.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Flyers Recall Defenseman David Jiříček From Phantoms - Flyers Nation In a bit of surprising news, the Philadelphia Flyers have recalled defenseman David Jiříček from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, according to ge...

APRIL 12 • FLYERSNATION.COM

Brought up from AHL Jiricek was summoned from AHL Lehigh Valley on Sunday.

Impact Jiricek has two goals and 11 assists in 13 games with the Flyers' AHL affiliate this season. He will be an option for Monday's matchup against Carolina, but it's unclear if he will make his Philadelphia debut during his recall.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Flyers sign D David Jiricek to 2-year, $3M extension Deadspin | Flyers sign D David Jiricek to 2-year, $3M extension

APRIL 2 • DEADSPIN.COM

Agrees to two-year extension Jiricek signed a two-year, $3 million contract extension with the Flyers on Wednesday.

Impact Jiricek has four goals and 20 points in 34 AHL outings between Iowa and Lehigh Valley in 2025-26. He also had no points, 14 PIM, 15 shots, eight hits and 19 blocks in 25 appearances with Minnesota this season before he was dealt from the Wild to Philadelphia on March 6 in exchange for Bobby Brink. Although Jiricek is in the minors, his new contract suggests that Philadelphia are anticipating him playing in the NHL next season.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

David Jiricek joins the show - Flyers Daily 3/19/26

MARCH 19 • YOUTUBE

Flyers Daily with Jason Myrtetus 3-19-2026 Flyers vs Ducks re cap, Kings preview and David Jiricek

MARCH 19 • YOUTUBE

Flyers Daily with Jason Myrtetus 3-18-2026 Flyers vs Ducks Preview and Phantoms HC John Snowden

MARCH 18 • YOUTUBE

Three helpers with new team Jiricek logged three assists in AHL Lehigh Valley's 4-3 overtime win over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday.

Impact Jiricek has earned four points over his first three games with the Phantoms. He has 14 points in 27 contests overall at the AHL level this season, which he started in the Wild's organization. It's unclear if Jiricek will get a look on the Flyers' blue line before the end of the season, but he should be in contention for a spot on the Opening Night roster for 2026-27.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Flyers acquire defenseman David Jiricek from Minnesota for right winger Bobby Brink Trade deadline is 3 p.m. Friday, March 6

MARCH 6 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Why Wild-Flyers made trade with Bobby Brink, David Jiricek | Sporting News Minnesota and Philadelphia found a match.

MARCH 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Heading to Philadelphia Jiricek was traded to the Flyers from the Wild on Friday in exchange for Bobby Brink, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Jiricek was the sixth overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, but he was traded to the Wild from the Blue Jackets in November of 2024 and will be on the move for a second consecutive season. He's made 25 appearances with Minnesota this year, being held without a point while recording 19 blocked shots, 14 PIM and eight hits while averaging 11:43 of ice time. He was sent to AHL Iowa on Thursday, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him join the NHL club in Philadelphia at some point, especially if the Flyers trade away some of their other contributors.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Jiricek spent the past several weeks with the NHL club, and he recorded no points, five blocked shots, three hits and two PIM while averaging 10:38 of ice time over seven appearances during that time. He'll be sent to the minors ahead of the Olympic break, which should allow him to see playing time in Iowa during the league's layoff.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Friday Jiricek was called up from AHL Iowa on Friday, per Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News.

Impact Carson Lambos was returned to Iowa in a corresponding move. Jiricek has a goal and five points in 15 outings with Iowa in 2025-26. He also has appeared in 18 games with Minnesota this season, recording no points, 12 PIM, 11 shots, five hits and 14 blocks.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Thursday Jiricek was demoted to AHL Iowa on Thursday.

Impact Jiricek's reassignment provides the team with the necessary roster space to activate Daemon Hunt (undisclosed) from injured reserve. In 18 games for the Wild, the 22-year-old Jiricek failed to generate a point while producing 11 shots, 12 PIM and five hits while averaging 12:08 of ice time.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from minors Jiricek was recalled from AHL Iowa on Monday.

Impact Jiricek's promotion to the NHL roster is a good indication that there is an injury on the blue line ahead of Monday's matchup with the Kings. Even with the defenseman's call-up, he may find himself watching from the press box as a healthy scratch. In the minors this year, Jiricek has notched one goal and two assists in 13 outings, so he probably shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of offensive upside.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Iowa Jiricek has been reassigned to AHL Iowa by the Wild, the team announced Sunday.

Impact Jiricek has bounced back-and-forth between Iowa and Minnesota all season long, and that will continue with his latest demotion. With the Wild's preferred top-six defensemen healthy and Matt Kiersted serving as the seventh defenseman, the Wild likely want to see the 22-year-old play rather than be a healthy scratch. Jiricek has no points in 18 games in the NHL this season.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available Tuesday Jiricek (lower body) will be in the lineup for Tuesday's home matchup versus the Capitals, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

Impact Jiricek exited Sunday's contest against the Bruins as a result of a lower-body injury, but he won't miss any additional action. The right-shot blueliner should skate on the third pairing alongside Matt Kiersted on Tuesday. The 22-year-old Jiricek has not recorded a point through 14 appearances this year.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with lower-body injury Jiricek exited Sunday's game against the Bruins due to a lower-body injury, Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Head coach John Hynes didn't have an update on Jiricek's status following Sunday's matchup, so the defenseman's status for Tuesday's game against the Capitals isn't yet clear. Jiricek saw a relatively normal workload prior to his departure, as he logged 12:52 of ice time. If Jiricek is unable to suit up against Washington, Matt Kiersted will be a candidate to enter the lineup.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be called up Jiricek is slated to be recalled from AHL Iowa on Friday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Wild are apparently dealing with an injury on the blue line, hence the recall of Jiricek. He has yet to pick up a point in 12 NHL games this season with the Wild. Jiricek has one goal and a pair of assists in 10 AHL games this season.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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