Wild, David Jiricek

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.
'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.
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.
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.
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,
Wild increase defensive depth with David Jiricek acquisition
Expected to be assigned to Iowa initially, the Wild are planning to add Jiricek to their collection of young blue line talent alongside Brock Faber and Zeev Buium.
Trading For David Jiricek Would Be A No-Brainer For the Wild
Recent sixth-round picks rarely become available via the trade market, particularly when the rebuilding team is shopping that player around. And yet, that's exactly where the Columbus Blue Jackets find themselves this Black Friday.
Wild's Jesper Wallstedt: Called up from minors
Called up from minors
Minnesota Wild Recalls Liam Öhgren and Jesper Wallstedt From Iowa
Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has recalled forward Liam Öhgren and goaltender Jesper Wallstedt from the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League (AHL).
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 ...
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.
'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.