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Columbus Blue Jackets Trade Defenseman David Jiricek to Minnesota Wild

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David Jiricek Minnesota Wild Trade

The Columbus Blue Jackets have made a significant move in the NHL, trading young defenseman David Jiricek to the Minnesota Wild. This trade, reported on Saturday, November 30, 2024, marks a notable transaction in the league.

David Jiricek, a 21-year-old defenseman, was selected as the 6th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. He has been performing well in the American Hockey League, tallying 22 points in his last 33 games, although with a plus/minus rating of -13.

The trade package sent to the Blue Jackets includes defenseman Daemon Hunt and a 2025 first-round draft pick. This move is seen as a strategic step by both teams, with the Wild bolstering their defensive lineup and the Blue Jackets gaining future assets.

The transaction ends speculation that had been circulating about Jiricek’s future with the Blue Jackets. The Montreal Canadiens had also been mentioned as potential suitors, but it is the Minnesota Wild that ultimately secured the young defenseman’s services.

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