David Jiricek makes a big 1st impression on Wild teammates

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."
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.
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,
New Wild defenseman David Jiricek only knows 2 things about Minnesota
Jiricek, picked sixth overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2022, was traded to the Wild last week for future picks and defense prospect Daemon Hunt. The 21-year-old met with Minnesota reporters for the first time on Tuesday and he admitted that Minnesota being cold is one of two things he knows about the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
Jiricek gets warm Wild welcome amid Minnesota chill
I’m excited. It’s the greatest hockey state. That’s the first thing I know,” Jiricek said after his first practice.
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 Hunt and four draft picks — including a conditional 2025 first-round pick — to Columbus.
Insider Reveals Why Wild Took a Big Swing with Jiricek Trade
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman recently joined the FAN Hockey Show to discuss the Minnesota Wild’s bold move to acquire defenseman David Jiricek from the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Jiricek traded to Wild by Blue Jackets for Hunt, 4 draft picks
David Jiricek was traded to the Minnesota Wild by the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday for Daemon Hunt and four draft picks. Columbus received a first-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, third-and-fourth-round picks in the 2026 NHL Draft and a second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft. Minnesota also received a fifth-round pick in 2025.
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.
Why Wild’s David Jiricek trade excites Bill Guerin
The Minnesota Wild and Columbus Blue Jackets came together on the David Jiricek trade on Saturday evening. The Wild traded Daemon Hunt and four draft picks to the Blue Jackets to acquire Jiricek’s services.
'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 ...
Blue Jackets Got Sizeable Haul For Jiricek In Trade With Wild
The David Jiricek saga finally came to an end this past weekend. The Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild worked out a ...