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Sent to AHL Jiricek was assigned to AHL Cleveland on Monday.

Impact Jiricek was among the final roster cuts following a strong showing during training camp. He provided six goals and 38 points in 55 games at the minor-league level last season. The 19-year-old defender could see NHL action at some point in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Making push for roster spot Jiricek skated on a pairing with Ivan Provorov during Monday's preseason game against the Blues, and Blue Jackets coach Pascal Vincent called the duo "our best defensemen" after th...

Impact The 19-year-old Jiricek is one of the top blue line prospects in hockey, but he's also still eligible to be sent to AHL Cleveland without needing to clear waivers, so he's no lock to be on the NHL roster Opening Night. The sixth overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft seems to be making a strong push in camp for a job though, and after collecting six goals and 38 points in 55 games for Cleveland last season, Jiricek could be ready for the next challenge.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mathieu Olivier, David Jiricek & HC Pascal Vincent preview preseason game vs. STL | Media (10/2/23)

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Headed back to minors Jiricek was returned to AHL Cleveland on Wednesday.

Impact Jiricek logged 20:13 of ice time in Tuesday's clash with Philadelphia in which he garnered one shot, two blocks and one hit. In his four NHL contests this year, the Czech blueliner had yet to register his first NHL point. Given the lengthy list of injuries for the Jackets, Jiricek will likely be recalled before the team faces Pittsburgh on Thursday.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns NHL promotion Jiricek was brought up from the minors Tuesday.

Impact Jiricek has played in three games this season in which he recorded four shots, eight hits and a minus-5 rating. With Nick Blankenburg (ankle) likely done for the season, both Jiricek and Jake Christensen should be expected to suit up for Tuesday's clash with the Flyers.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ascends to top level Jiricek was recalled from AHL Cleveland on Saturday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Jiricek is considered a big part of the Blue Jackets' future, after was drafted sixth overall in 2022. He played a couple of games with Columbus in late October, but he has spent most of the season at the AHL level. Jiricek has six goals and 32 assists in 51 AHL games this season.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to AHL Cleveland Jiricek was reassigned to AHL Cleveland on Saturday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Impact Jiricek made his third NHL appearance Saturday versus the Rangers in a 4-0 shutout loss. He'll rejoin Cleveland's pursuit of an AHL playoff spot.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Corey Pronman: Per the AHL, David Jiricek (CBJ) is the second... - The Athletic Per the AHL, David Jiricek (CBJ) is the second youngest player ever played named to the All-Star game (in modern history).

JANUARY 11, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

David Jiricek's NHL debut is just one part of a new-look Blue Jackets lineup Jiricek, the No. 6 overall draft pick in June, joins a Columbus group beset with injuries.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Blue Jackets say time is right to recall 18-year-old David Jiricek If Jiricek plays on Friday he'll be the sixth-youngest player overall and second-youngest defenseman to play for the Blue Jackets franchise.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM