Minnesota, Jiricek and 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,
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.
Minnesota Wild Trade 1st Round Pick for Top NHL-Ready Defenseman
The Minnesota Wild have made a big trade, sending out a 1st round pick, plus much more, to Columbus for defenseman David Jiricek.
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.
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 ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild acquired defenseman David Jiricek in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday.
Columbus Blue Jackets deal David Jiricek to Minnesota Wild
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman David Jiricek, 21, the second blueliner taken in the 2022 NHL draft, will get a fresh start with the Minnesota Wild, who acquired the former sixth pick for defenseman Daemon Hunt,
Blue Jackets acquire Daemon Hunt alongside draft picks
The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired defenseman Daemon Hunt, as well as four other picks from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for David Jiricek. Hunt, a native of Brandon, Manitoba, was previously selected by the Minnesota Wild in the 2020 NHL Draft.
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.

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