David Jiricek makes a big 1st impression on Wild teammates

New Wild defenseman David Jiricek reports for duty in ‘a hockey state’
After a middling start in the NHL with Columbus, the 21-year-old former first-round pick is getting a fresh look from the Wild.
David Jiricek makes a big first impression on Wild teammates: ‘Holy s—, he’s tall’
I’m excited,” Jiricek said. “I heard it’s a hockey state, so that’s the first thing I know. And the second is it’s frickin’ cold out here."
Minnesota Wild Acquires Defenseman David Jiricek From Columbus
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,
'It's Important To Get Him Acclimated': David Jiricek Will Need Some Time Before His Wild Debut
Despite a recent story by HockeyWilderness saying David Jiricek would make his Wild debut on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks, Wild head coach John Hynes said on Monday that Jiricek will need to practice more before he plays.
What to know about Jesper Wallstedt’s Iowa reset, David Jiricek’s Wild debut and injuries
Wallstedt's thoughts on his development timeline, when Jiricek might make his debut and injury updates on Jonas Brodin and more.
Grading David Jiricek trade between Blue Jackets, Wild
With the David Jiricek trade now complete, it's time to give the Blue Jackets and Wild grades for their parts in the deal.
NHL Trade: David Jiricek Acquired by the Minnesota Wild
The Columbus Blue Jackets have officially traded David Jiricek to the Minnesota Wild. The #CBJ get Daemon Hunt and draft picks from #MNWild for David Jiricek, per @PierreVLeBrun.
David Jiricek Offers the Wild More Than Raw Talent
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,
Trading David Jiricek To The Minnesota Wild In NHL 25
Back again with another NHL 25 trade simulation, today we look at the Columbus Blue Jackets sending defenseman David Jiricek to the Minnesota Wild for Daemon Hunt and draft picks. Jiricek was the sixth overall pick in the 2022 NHL draft and was reportedly unhappy with his situation in Columbus.
Watch: Newly acquired Wild defenseman David Jiricek hits ice in St. Paul
Fresh off his first practice with the Minnesota Wild, David Jirieck spoke with reporters Monday Dec. 2nd on his move from Columbus to Saint Paul.
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 defenseman David Jiricek describe Minnesota as "freaking cold.
NHL rumors: One team won't land David Jiricek amid 'imminent' trade
A David Jiricek trade from the Blue Jackets is reportedly 'imminent,' but the young defenseman will not join the Canucks.
Columbus Blue Jackets trade talks on David Jiricek: What we know
NHL insiders are saying a David Jiricek trade could happen soon, but the Blue Jackets are also content to stand pat.
The Wraparound: Did The Blue Jackets Get A Fair Return For Jiricek? Plus Canadiens-Bruins, Flames And More
Emma Lingan and Andrew McInnis discuss the NHL's two trades over the weekend, the Canadiens and Bruins rivalry, Quinn Hughes ...
Wild’s Brock Faber shares NSFW reaction to David Jiricek’s appearance
The Minnesota Wild made a huge trade for defenseman David Jiricek with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Minnesota traded Daemon ...
High price paid for David Jiricek an acceptable investment for Wild GM Bill Guerin
Maybe 15 minutes before the Wild hosted, and defeated, the Nashville Predators on Saturday, general manager Bill Guerin took ...
Weekend NHL rankings: Rangers, Kraken, a November blockbuster trade and a new Top 5 team
The Blue Jackets and Wild added a bit of unexpected spice to late November with the David Jiricek trade. Let’s dive into it a ...
'I Hated Putting Him In The Deal, But I Had To': Wild's Bill Guerin Felt Trading Daemon Hunt Was Worth What David Jiricek Brings
Wild GM and President of Hockey Operations Bill Guerin felt trading Daemon Hunt was worth what David Jiricek brings.