Columbus Trades Jiricek and a Pick to Minnesota for Hunt and Draft Picks

[@deeh87890]

Russo's a gem, definitely a must follow if youre someone who keeps up with the wild at all.

[@tomboustead7588]

He has been all over this for quite some time now.

[@TheTjoconnor]

Love that guy

[@tomboustead7588]

I love when Russo and LaPanta do the worst seats in the house podcast and all the bickering they do ;)

[@lt.spears1889]

@@deeh87890 agreed, never miss him on KFAN Mpls

[@dantares3377]

Faber and prospects Buium and Jiricek are a very good young D core to build around. Brodin (31) and Spurgeon (35) have a lot of seasons under their belts but are still solid as long as they can stay healthy. I like this move for the Wild.

[@drewhurd420bc]

The 1st round is a top 5 protected.

[@justjohnny420]

I like that Columbus saw it wasnt working out and maximized the return on what they could get for him. Its better than fumbling around for a few years then only getting a 2nd or 3rd round pick for him

[@titasjaneika2309]

Exactly...if waddell saw that jiricek has no future in organisation now...there is no point to drag this until his value will completly drop...get whatever you can and move on.

[@jordanstreib3898]

He had potential but so does every 1st rounder/prospect. Giving up a 1st+2nd+4th+22yr old prospect who's played 13NHL gp seems really steep. Imo it's win for Blue Jackets they already have Mataychuk,Svozil,Elick,Cuelemans D prospects and alot of young forwards in Lindstrom,Fantilli,Brindley,Johnson,Sillinger,Dumais,Pinelli.

[@iron121ful]

Mataychuк will be up

[@benpezzot8805]

@@jordanstreib3898 don't forget ivanov strahl and gardner for goalies

[@adAbsentia618]

​@@jordanstreib3898The first rounder is top-5 protected for posterity. The Wild are tied for 1st in the league for points, that pick is likely to be 25th+ . I'd rather take a project 6th overall with large upside than chance a 25th overall in a weak draft class plus a 2026 3rd (from the Aves) and 4th rounder (from the leafs). The 2nd isnt until 2027. That was honey on the oats. If Jiricek turns out to produce in the 8-10th overall pick range in the long run, MN wins the trade

[@plainbagel9192]

Problem isnt giving time to Jiricek to develop, but he has been acting as if something is owed to him , hence playing time and where he's playing .

[@jamesruscheinski8602]

good trade for both Minnesota and Columbus

[@kurtwpg]

Minnesota giving up a lot of picks, butvthey've got that UFA type money coming.

[@hueyang5943]

Do you think Billy will keep this trade or trade him again later in the season? One thing about Billy is that he get the little pieces and if things don't work out he just let them go.

[@kurtwpg]

@@hueyang5943 Keep him. Blue chip.

[@FirearmofMutiny]

@@kurtwpg We don't really have UFA money. Most of the dead cap that is being relieved has already been used on some contract extensions (Middleton, Faber, Wallstedt, and we haven't even gotten to Rossi yet)

[@kurtwpg]

@@FirearmofMutiny Mainly it's just Faber. 13m less dead cap minus a 7.5m raise is 5.5. replacement for Fleury will save you most of Middleton raise. So call it 4m, plus your 1.35 you have now, plus about a 5m increase in cap. That will cover Rossi and a lot more.

[@vipeholmskolan6052]

I think this trade will look really good in retrospect for the Wild.

[@Scottjames-rx3db]

2 cbj vids in one day, that might break the internet...lol.. columbus was convinced his skating would not inprove, that was the knock on him in the draft. To flip him for 4 draft picks is a plus, that is if cbus is correct on their assessment.

[@Tropicsmoker22]

@Scottjames-rx3db good thing Fabers mom is an world-class skate coach.

[@LieuFang]

​@@Tropicsmoker22 Columbus has a world class skating program. One of Chinakhov's biggest knocks was his poor skating, and now he's one of the fastest guys in the league after working with Columbus. Jiricek can be good, but like guys such as Yakupov or Dubois, he has to actually have drive to improve. That's been lacking for two years, and that will be his downfall if Minnesota can't get him improving with purpose.

[@randombutrelevant]

It's insane you got all those picks! He's 'just' a #1 pick, max they should have given was a First and a 2nd

[@Broncos18]

Columbus are one of the laughing stock organizations in the NHL absolutely clueless in anything they do.

[@Justin-m5s]

@@randombutrelevant that’s really all they got

[@TheTjoconnor]

You have to think Wild have the deepest D corps in the the league next year, right? Faber-Buium, Brodin-Jiricek, Spurgeon-Middleton with Chisholm as your 7th D-man. That's a great group right there.

[@tiger5869]

Spurge and Middsy as a third line is fire

[@Ck69420]

Nyr

[@kingtchenka628]

@@TheTjoconnor If Buium and Jiricek can play up to their potential that quickly, then sure. I think it might take longer...

[@sidetrak85]

There's also 13M from the buyouts coming too. This is going to be Wild

[@stephennorlien5225]

​@sidetrak85 it's all going to Kaprizov, Faber, Boldy, and Rossi

[@kildawg]

From what I read the 1st round pick is only top 5 protected, the 3rd round pick in 2026 was originally Colorado's and the 4th rounder in 2026 was Toronto's. Win for both teams since the Jackets can use the picks as trade bait to buy, package them to move up, or just draft guys that can help. Minnesota benefits by taking a chance on a young RHD.

[@andrewkraft2586]

Wild know how to develop young talent these days. It took Rossi years to finally make an impact in the NHL and he’s doing great now. Not every player is Brock Faber who can go from the NCAA straight into the NHL playoffs.

[@butcherpete2286]

Sneaky good trade for Minnesota honestly.

[@Jostra_FAME]

I mean, Jiricek was the best D at the last WJC he played. Selected in the star team of the tournament as well. Is it Jiricek the problem or the fact that CBJ is clueless on how to develop their prospects? I am willing to be that Minnesota will be the winner of this trade in the future.

[@butcherpete2286]

@Jostra_FAME depends on what they turn those draft picks into.

[@Jostra_FAME]

@@butcherpete2286 well, I guess a lot of scouting went into their picks when they selected Jiricek. Seems like they are really good at knowing who they want and why.

[@butcherpete2286]

@Jostra_FAME I know Waddel doesn't seem too impressed with the team Kekolinin (or how ever it's spelled) was cooking up so that probably had a lot to do with it.

[@haphearnden]

Bummer. I was hoping to see him in Vancouver, especially now that Hronek is out

[@garrettma5758]

Allvin and Rutherford probably called about Jiricek but they don't seem like the type of management to give up a package like this

[@randombutrelevant]

For that many picks though? Pass...

[@Wookie_Goldberg]

Tough year for Dmen in that draft year. Nemec went 2nd overall and is currently getting pushed around in the AHL too

[@Dorian803]

Gosh darn it. The Jets don't need this right now

[@PAVEL-JAKL]

Im wishing my coutry man Jiříček good luck in Minnesota.

[@SirVTropic]

Gosh so many diacritics

[@PAVEL-JAKL]

​@@SirVTropic it's not critics its wishim him good luck and succes in new team 🤔

[@tomaskrigler4553]

@@PAVEL-JAKL On myslel jako že kouká jaké je v Davidovo rodném jazyce jeho jméno mazec na diakritiku (ř, í, č). 🙂

[@FunnyManLuke]

I think from the CBJ side of things it got to the point where a trade had to happen

[@chiefbrody7506]

It seems like Minnesota gave up a lot but I have faith in Billy G, he's done wonders with this team. His comments about this trade and not trying to "win big with every trade" is spot on. Go Wild!

[@PuckDropCards]

Can't say that I know much about Jiricek, so as a Wild fan, I think they may have given up too many picks for one player, but I could be wrong. Been wrong before, but I always have a fear of another Hershel Walker trade where the Vikings gave up 11 players for 1. Just a phobia I have

[@JohnB-mo4kq]

To be fair, it's going to be a really late first round pick. It's not like the Wild are going to hit a massive losing streak to somehow move into the top 10.

[@dancooper1963]

@@JohnB-mo4kq I agree but they also gave a 2nd 3rd and 4th for him. that is a lot.

[@FHL-Devils]

NHL picks are wayyyy different than NFL picks.

[@JohnB-mo4kq]

@@dancooper1963 Yeah, 3 other useless picks. You don't find a Kaprizov in the late rounds very often.

[@adAbsentia618]

The first rounder is top-5 protected for posterity. The Wild are tied for 1st in the league for points, that pick is likely to be 25th+ . I'd rather take a project 6th overall with large upside than chance a 25th overall in a weak draft class plus a 3rd and 4th rounder. The 2nd isnt until 2027. That was honey on the oats. If Jiricek turns out to produce in the 8-10th overall pick range in the long run, MN wins the trade

[@jasonhaettich2610]

Monsters season ticket holder here. Last year Jiricek was complaining about playing in the AHL, but my opinion was that he wasn't even the best defenseman on our team. Jiricek shows up on the scoresheet often, but he is just a liability defensively. He'll often get burnt, or just lacks hustle to pucks that others would get to first.

[@scotthoneycutt6967]

(CBJ fan) My guess is that this really had little to do with Jiricek's numbers or giving up on him based on performance at his age. They probably saw or heard things they didn't like or concerned them that we don't know the full story on. They maybe didn't want another situation where they try to keep someone long term, sign him, then he asks for a trade. It just seemed like the trust wasn't there. They likely wanted to move him now while the value was still there. As a fan it does hurt to lose that pick after a bad year. then again, the team is trending much better and the blue line can be built in other ways. The cap space is there.

[@CoalPolmer]

Tell me a better D core than Faber, Buium, Jiricek, Middleton, Brodin, Chisholm,

[@thedoomofvalyria6466]

This might be actually the best D core in the NHL. And it is good to go at least for another 5 years. Wild need just 2 thing to be done now: 1. Resing Kap for anything he wants and 2. Get a true 1C on the roaster (neither Ek, nor Rossi, nor Yurov can fill this role)

[@natekinsleydurant3338]

Don't forget about Spurgeon

[@titasjaneika2309]

Good deal for both teams...min got r-side d with legit upside...while jackets got solid assets for someone that probably had no future in organisation...waddell was not the one who drafted or commited to jiricek...so it was easier for him to move him...plus he just drafted 3 r-side defensemen..also we know that waddell main priority is skating...which is the biggest weakness in jiricek game.

[@cobras35]

Cleveland will miss you Jiri!!!

[@anguscrowley851]

To me, it's a huge red flag on Jiricek to see Denton Mateychuk (CBJ's other defenseman from 2022) currently leading all AHL dmen in scoring. Players develop differently, they had different areas to work on as prospects, etc etc. But it shouldn't just be a blanket "Columbus can't develop talent, the Wild will fix him" response here imo. Interested to watch his career develop from here

[@guccilibrarian4728]

Faber, Brodin, Spurgeon... and even Middleton putting up points this season. And now adding Buium and Jiricek to the lineup too? Minnesota's blue line is stacked

[@HockeySense914]

Mike Russo knows his stuff.

[@rocknroll368]

Time will tell. Minnesota gave up a lot to get Jiricek. If he is a missing piece and the Wild wins the cup then it was worth it.

[@MarkCMG]

Thanks for the video! Good trade all around.

[@angelodaconceicao6815]

Columbus won getting 5 asset

[@braindisorder5043]

Columbus aint winning anything. Ever.

[@lukestange]

feeling rather frustrated at how Columbus fumbled Jiricek's development. Vincent's comments regarding Jiricek wanting to get more ice time especially seemed to sour the relationship significantly. I just wonder how much damage was done from that last year of Kekalainen/Vincent management, it seemed truly disastrous from an outsider's perspective.

[@LieuFang]

Considering Jiricek is the only prospect who forced his way out, this says a lot more about Jiricek. According to Aaron Portzline, Jiricek has been complaining to the club about ice time and demanding to be in the NHL since the Brad Larsen years. And there's been reports that Vogelhuber had issues with him in Cleveland in trying to get him to take assignments seriously (Jiricek not coming in for shift changes, not adhering to the defensive system, cherry picking, etc.) Vincent's comments were uncalled for, and clearly he wasn't liked by other players in Columbus, it just seems that those comments were in response to years of Jiricek's continued uncoachability and complaining, which at that point had turned public, with Jiricek complaining to the media until his agent told him to stop. By many accounts, it sounds as if instead of taking a real shot with new management and coaching, Jiricek doubled down. Wasn't in shape for training camp, wasn't focused on preseason, because his spot was "supposed to be guaranteed." The newest report is that when the team went to send him down to the AHL with Mateychuk, he said if he didn't get to stay in the NHL, he'd demand a trade, forcing them to keep him up and barely play him because he's just not NHL caliber right now.

[@smaloneytuba85]

@@LieuFangwell, I was about to comment on this but you killed it. Great, thorough reply.

[@tiger5869]

Good luck to Hunt. Log jam in Minnesota at D and I can understand him wanting to go somewhere else. I don't know enough about Jiricek to further evaluate.

[@ohiotalk1475]

As a Jackets fan, I think this is a solid, even trade.

[@seanragsdale5636]

I think the Jackets are glad to have this done

[@isidornimages]

Seems very risky for the Wild to give up that many picks, including a first round. If Jiricek doesn't improve, it will almost be as bad as that trade Tampa did the other year.

[@Bigrailindad333]

The guy can’t skate backwards and couldn’t crack the Columbus rotation. It’s was an over pay for a tall prospect at least 2 years away from playing at the top level.

[@tonykung8756]

Holy crap, the first 4 picks in one year for ONE player basically. As we've seen already, just by being a top-10 draft pick doesn't necessarily mean they'll pan out to be a great player, just look at Erik Gudbranson and Olli Juolevi...

[@rodbelding9523]

Man Minnesota gave up a lot, I can see why the Pens didn't win this. Dubas would've been insane to give up 2025's first rounder considering the Pens are gonna be a lottery team.

[@SK-WPG]

The best team in the NHL wins again. Jiricek is going to be a Star. Not good for my Jets, but no surprise that Chevy wouldn't go in on a very talented future Star and the Wild would. Congrats to the Wild and their fans. argh.

[@benoitrobitaille5235]

Love the trade for the wild, they are sacrificing nothing worth much to them and they acquire a potential top4 solid defenseman. Columbus on paper is getting good value back from a difficult element which is a win, i just hope that organization will finally enter a proper rebuild stage.

[@poohbear4130]

Follow up.. check today and watch the amount of empty seats in the arenas. If people are in the concourse that must be a hell of line up for refreshments!

[@HOBOTw1tcH]

I think Minnesota will turn him around. But they paid HEAVILY for him. That’s a lot of draft capital

[@adAbsentia618]

The first rounder is top-5 protected for posterity. The Wild are tied for 1st in the league for points, that pick is likely to be 25th+ . I'd rather take a project 6th overall with large upside than chance a 25th overall in a weak draft class plus a 2026 3rd (from the Aves) and 4th rounder (from the leafs). The 2nd isnt until 2027. That was honey on the oats. If Jiricek turns out to produce in the 8-10th overall pick range in the long run, MN wins the trade

[@evannovitzke]

On a second.note that cannon jersey is so cool

[@numtwelve12]

Would love to see videos like this about all of the teams right now. I get that’s a lot though

[@bajikimran2304]

Jiricek is a slow skater whom we found out was badly overrated and refused to listen when aspects of his game that were lacking were pointed out to him. He became uncoachable. If it had been just one administration in Columbus that had issues with him, you could give him the benefit of the doubt, but this was two adminstrations in Columbus that could not get through to Jiricek. Unless Columbus cashes in on the draft picks, this trade could be much ado about nothing.

[@Wheeliecoolers]

Maybe dean liked hunt too! 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Ck69420]

4 picks is a LOT for an unproven guy

[@CreamyItalian]

I have a suggestion for trade videos. If you feel that both teams did well, as in this trade, how about wearing the sweater of the team that comes out the better of the two and the hat of the other team? As always, great videos.

[@Shags_98]

As a sharks fan, I’m bummed out. But Good move for the wild and Columbus.

[@gabetalks9275]

I'm looking forward to a Minnesota-San Jose WCF in the coming years. That's gonna be absolute cinema.

[@joef2504]

The Wild gave up a 20's 1st round pick in a very weak draft class year (outside the top 6 or so) a 2nd round pick that won't be NHL ready for at least 6+ years and a few late round picks they got trading role players last trade deadline... for that they get a 6'4" RH Defenseman with a bomb for a shot who will play with other elite LH Defenseman like Faber or Brodin...oh and then they have Zeev Buium coming at the end of the season...name a better top 6 D in the league (Spurgeon, Brodin, Middleton, Faber, Buium, Jiricek)

[@TheFuns1]

I think there was a some sourness between Jiricek and being sent down last year and I don’t think they wanted someone who wouldn’t want to be here long term. Either way I think it’s good for both organizations. He’s getting a shot elsewhere and CBJ gets a load back. I hope he has success in remediating his skating in MSP.

[@hellsSG]

So excited for this. Hopefully Columbus can get some value with Hunt who's looking to be a bottom 4 Dman and the 1st rounder.

[@Eupolemos1]

Love the trade, the price is too heavy

[@Uuusssaaas]

MN better know what they are doing. Trading an entire draft for a player who may have attitude issues is a risky proposition.

[@adAbsentia618]

The first rounder is top-5 protected for posterity. The Wild are tied for 1st in the league for points, that pick is likely to be 25th+ . I'd rather take a project 6th overall with large upside than chance a 25th overall in a weak draft class plus a 3rd and 4th rounder. The 2nd isnt until 2027. That was honey on the oats. If Jiricek turns out to produce in the 8-10th overall pick range in the long run, MN wins the trade

[@mr_blackjack_]

That 1st round pick isn’t worth that much unless the wild fall off

[@FHL-Devils]

... especially with how utterly awful the Jackets are at drafting & developing.

[@leftcoaster67]

That's ok Columbus is probably getting a top 10 pick on their own. And they get a mid to late 1st as well.

[@justjohnny420]

Maybe I'm crazy but I think the guy going 20-30 out of 224 is still a pretty good player.

[@martinslezak9664]

Low 1st rounder in a mediocre draft year … and its the only relevant asset among the garbage Wadell got for Jiricek.

[@mr_blackjack_]

@@martinslezak9664 definitely not as good as a draft year like the previous 3. as long as stuff pans out for the wild they will have a really good blue line for the next decade between faber, Buium and Jiricek let alone the veterans they already have

[@UnicornHunterD]

I don't watch the Bluejackets much but have no idea if they are tanking or trying to compete. They constantly are using their first rounders as teenagers yet they also made the big Johnny Gaudreau signing and signed Babcock. Thankfully these young players didnt have to be coached by him but that organization seems to be a mess.

[@coasterconquest]

We’re all good over here now. New management and head coach. Jackets are playing well.

[@joea5222]

Your information isn’t current.

[@JoeOsChannel]

I think the trade looks good for both teams. I like it.

[@williamyoungs5541]

This is actually a trade for the Wild that says they are already looking ahead to the playoffs and what will fix their recent playoff failure. Second to Dean Evason’s abysmal coaching in the playoffs was the Wild defensemen being undersized and getting manhandled by their opponents in playoff style hockey. This is an attempt to fix that shortcoming. If he fits the chemistry of the team, it’s a good move

[@alyssapowell1799]

The big mistake was for Jiricek to have gone to the AHL after being drafted rather than to the CHL. His skating just isn't up to NHL standards and as a draft pick, it was fixable but now he thinks he should be playing in the NHL and offensively perhaps he is capable of that, but there's times that he can get beaten so easily because he just isn't mobile enough. If he's going to be in Iowa trying to fix his skating, then it's the same situation as being stuck in Cleveland. There's a major difference in salary between the AHL and NHL and perhaps that's the issue. But if he's worried about that and doesn't make the NHL fast enough with the Wild, then he could be rather discontent there.

[@PuckLuckChuck19]

Am I tripping or is this not that close

[@HadesZander-q6z]

This was surprising and a little shocking pretty big trade for the wild that normally we don't do excited to see how we use him but also a little worried we gave up too much but honestly I don't mind it

[@dmoran1093]

I an glad this saga is over and happy to get the draft picks

[@smaloneytuba85]

CBJ fan here. I’m glad to be rid of the Jiricek drama. I think he’ll eventually turn into a great D man but all this reporting about how he thinks he deserves more that he’s getting tells of a locker room cancer. 3 different coaches have stapled him to the bench or the press box and 2 different GMs have sent him down to the minors. Take the hint kid! You aren’t that good yet! Seriously, he’s a liability in his own zone and makes more bad plays than good ones. Go play in the minors for at least another year and figure it out.

[@SeanCosgrove1]

Sounds like top 5 protected for the 1st going to Columbus.

[@kaprizovtolizardtokaprizov]

I think this is a possible win win trade for both teams. Gasp, I know. Are those allowed anymore? He was on the outs for various reasons with CBJ. No aspersions cast here. I am sure this is assuredly partially on the player and his sword wielding agent. CBJ's new management gets an NHL ready D man plus four goodish picks. Sota gets a guy that fills a crying need. RHD with size. He has defensive and skating issues, I get that. But the rest of the D core are defensive dnyamos including Spurgeon, Faber, Brodin and Middleton. One guy who can pinch while his bros cover for him ala prime Dumba is not a bad thing.

[@GizmoBeach]

Draft Picks will likely be paired with Future Considerations.

[@generalimlerith8356]

Been a tradey day lol you’d think it was the trade deadline or something lol

[@JD200_]

Holiday freeze is coming up in a few weeks. Get the new guys in and acclimated before the break

[@KevinBrevin]

Trades are happening because December 1st is the deadline for signing RFAs so if a team or player has been holding out tomorrow is the day when they can still be signed but aren’t allowed to play.

[@JD200_]

@@KevinBrevin no of the recent trades have been RFA related but still good point

[@ronreinhold8997]

Jiricek wasn't working out in Columbus and they need to find a way to get Matychuk in their lineup no later than next year. They only thing I don't understand is why Columbus keeps stockpiling all these defensemen. They could use scoring depth in their organization.

[@martinslezak9664]

Oh, Im not worried. Mateychuk will be gone by this time next year for some more 3rd rounders. We need more room to re-sign Jack Johnson and Gudbranson.

[@josephlim8941]

Think there was only one team in on Jiricek. No other team would be anywhere close.

[@JohnB-mo4kq]

I don't understand all the hate towards this trade. The Wild gave up a LATE first round pick, along with 2 other useless ones for a potential stud D-man. I see it as a quality gamble. How often does a late first rounder ever pan out? Not very. Who cares if it's top 5 protected. Do ya'll really believe the Wild are going to lose every game the rest of this season to move into the top 10? Man, I need what you're smoking. Also, Hunt is dogwater. Always has been, and always will be.

[@BurnedRetinas]

While I do think both teams benefited from this, Columbus' lack of foresight in developing Jiricek on the main roster is baffling. Hunt is a skating defenseman and Waddell likes that. But Jiricek has Victor Hedman level upside. I am a Wild fan, so it'll be awesome to see him flourish in Minnesota

[@smaloneytuba85]

I hope you’re right. But his attitude issues are getting in his way right now. Hopefully he can figure it out.

[@BurnedRetinas]

@smaloneytuba85 I never really saw him as having an attitude. Though he'd have every reason to take umbrage with being passed on the depth chart by regular gaffe machines Johnson, Provo, and Sevo. But he handled his demotion like a pro, returned to Cleveland, and kept playing. I like his moxie.

[@smaloneytuba85]

@ I disagree. They certainly aren’t perfect but they are more consistent than him. We get upset when they make mistakes but we celebrate when he does something good. That’s the difference.

[@BurnedRetinas]

@smaloneytuba85 fair enough. I feel for a team that struggles to keep goals out of the net, making minutes for two defensemen who are allergic to playing defense puts more onus on the netminders to save their bacon. The Jackets are fortunate the offensive output has been great, and Dante Fabbro has been a godsend for Werenski, but that's not sustainable. And the Blue Jackets haven't developed suitable stay-at-home defensemen since Gavrikov and Savard. At least the prospect pool remains deep for the blueline. Minnesota is stacked now

[@pavementthetypingbear5709]

i like the picks for cbj

[@FHL-Devils]

The chances of a late-1st playing 25+ NHL games is ~35%, 2nd rounder is 25%, 3rd rounder is 15% and a 4th rounder is 10%... The Jackets will be fortunate to get one legitimate full-time starter out of that haul, and with their drafting / developing history, I don't see it happening.

[@drow04]

You are 💯 correct. The draft capital the wild gave up is fine. The wild also traded 2 picks they got from other teams from last years trade deadline moves. The nhl draft is a crapshoot after the top 15 to 20 picks and even those picks aren't a guarantee. The trade is worth the risk for the Wild!

[@Andrew-v9b8y]

Jiricek has been brutal so far. Has clear skating issues and fell out of favor with multiple coaching staffs. I think CBJ did well here

[@Haboobz66]

Oh god finally he got away from CBJ.. I was bummed when they drafted him.. Minnesota looking good so far❤

[@markvidmar907]

CBJ needed to move him. Hope he does better in Minny.

[@redbaron8130]

Can you give us some inspiring words about how a team like the Sens can fix their problem? Another crap November. I’m finding it really hard to cheer for this team anymore.

[@austinmorton8008]

The wild gonna have the best defensive pairings in the league next year

[@joestrunk9663]

David wasn't ready for the big league. but he insists he is. with his play he doesn't look ready. you can't take better players out of the line up just to develop players in the big league

[@ZackGisme]

Columbus got a haul but minny wins this trade

[@JPMadden]

This trade makes sense for Columbus only if there's something we don't know.

[@alyssapowell1799]

Jiricek's skating hasn't gotten any better and can result in him getting beat very badly. Rumors is he's complaining about ice time, isn't listening to coaches in Cleveland and doesn't want to be in the AHL. It may be even worse for him in Cleveland now that Mataychuk is doing so well and may be ahead of him to get a call-up.

[@utopiadan]

Jiricek's skating is the issue, along with his attitude.

[@markjancze4342]

On its face, Columbus took in a haul for an unproven prospect. Minnesota rolled the dice that this kid will be a future top-4 D-man for years to come. Time will only tell.

[@volodja99]

Good for Jiricek. Jackets' history of developing talents has been awful.

[@FHL-Devils]

Dubios (3), and now Jiricek(6), plus Klesla (4), Zherdev (4), LeClaire (8), Picard (8), Brule (6), Filatov (6), Murray (2)........... it's past the point where the Jackets should just trade their picks (especially Top10) for actual assets. The franchise is hopeless at drafting / developing. Even their 'amazing steal' Chinakov (21) is barely over 0.40 points-per-game in his career... although that is legitimately great for a Jackets pick.

[@TheHenryDuong]

Hmmm that's quite a list too . Damn that's brutal lol.

[@martinslezak9664]

On top of that, this is across 3 different management groups. But at the same time, the current roster is full of drafted and developed players. Plenty of guys in later rounds that still keep playing elsewhere.

[@jdm7811]

I wouldnt add Klesla by far CBJ’s worst development of a prospect, completely wasted an offensive defensemen Klesa deserves way more credit for reinventing his game to play in NHL

[@FHL-Devils]

@@jdm7811 - I get Klesla had a reasonably long-term NHL career (albeit, injury riddled), but I put him in Eric Johnson / Thomas Hickey territory... Good NHLer, but a 'waste' of a Top5 pick for what was returned from what should be a franchise-altering draft position.

[@MrPchui]

Canucks need to learned from Columbus "Vasili Podkolzin" and Olli Juolevi no return

[@InsignificantNick]

CBJ gave up on Jiricek way too early. I don't get why they had no patience or time for him.

[@bspangenberg3002]

Because he showed up to camp unprepared and his skating hasn’t improved since being drafted. Will be a good player but probably a 2nd pairing guy.

[@bted]

For a sec, I thought it said Hunt was 5-foot-1

[@thesilencerofdoom9968]

Jiricek wanted out cause of the last regime. Not cause he fell out of favor from us.

[@FirewagonHockey]

You just have to feel for Jackets fans.

[@joea5222]

Denton Mateychek, also a first rounder, plays harder and is much more mature…is more NHL ready and will be amazing for the Jackets.

[@sherrimorstein8693]

You forgot to say pick in 2020, so I’m so sorry about that.

[@Jerryboss24]

I don’t like the trade. I personally think Jiricek would benefit from a different team than Minnesota. A team like San Jose or Anaheim would be perfect for him. I just don’t think he’ll get much minutes and reach his potential on a team that has Brodin, Faber, Middleton, Spuregon and not to mention Zeev Buium. However, I personally think Coumbus got the best they could for a guy who wasn’t playing for them anymore therefore I think Columbus wins this trade

[@deeh87890]

Wild have always been really good at developing these defenseman, until they show me otherwise I have no reason to believe he won't be a stud in the top 4 in a year or 2.

[@austinmorton8008]

Brodin and Spuregon always injured so he will get mins

[@kingtchenka628]

Minnesota's right handed D breakdown... Faber is the top pairing guy. Right now second pairing is Spurgeon who is going to be a 38 year old UFA in 2.5 years. He's likely to be third pairing 2 seasons from now, and 3rd pairing for sure if he extends beyond 2027. The third pairing guy is Bogosian who has 1.5 years on his deal and could be the press box guy if Jiricek outplays him. There's basically room for Jiricek to be second pairing right now if he earns it, making Spurgeon third pair and Bogosian press box. He could also earn third pair over Bogosian. If not, put him in AHL first pair and PP and PK and lots of ice time.

[@FHL-Devils]

I disagree. If he's not even NHL caliber for a bottom-feeder like the Jackets, clearly he needs some development. Putting him in a franchise with a superb track record of developing D-Men, with great mentorship, and a peer-group he can grow with... I think it's an ideal opportunity, and definitely make-or-break on his career - if he can't develop in that system, his North American career is likely over.

[@jamesgabrielson473]

@@kingtchenka628 If Spurgeon is healthy, I can't see moving the Captain to the 3rd line. Love the Jirichek upside, though.

[@annetttt]

This kid has been running his mouth that he's awesome right out of the gate when he looked like a child amongst men, I wish him well , another pld avoided

[@oldhab7890]

It is an interesting trade. So both teams trade defenceman that they believe will not make their top 6. Minnesota must believe there is more potential in Jiricek because they trade a first, 2nd, 3rd and 4th round picks for a the round pick. This is a pick it would be great to remember and evaluate in a couple years time.

[@Broncos18]

Thank you captain obvious

[@sheabrockhoff2279]

The wild were/are in need of larger defenders. And with both Spurgon and Brodin struggling with on and off injury issues it makes sense that they’d be interested in a big ,high potential, 7th D-man for this season and the future.

[@oldhab7890]

@@sheabrockhoff2279 Thanks that makes sense. I don't follow Minnesota so nice to get a Wild fan's take.

[@joea5222]

@@Broncos18that was unneccessary.

[@nyern]

Thats a lot of picks

[@nolananderson4782]

Jiricek is free!

[@pbone32]

"as long as he's willing..." sounds like he was NOT willing to put in the work in AHL and couldn't naturally crack the lineup in Columbus. Sadly may be wasted talent regardless of whether hes in MIN or CBJ. Glad CBJ cut their losses though if he's not going to respect the timeline he needs to succeed long term.

[@wanhedax1003]

Begining stages thats absolutly trash still. Lord mn aint got nothing we wont make it this year

[@oliverroo59]

Curious where you'll power rank the Avs tomorrow. As an Avs fan, #15 would be generous.

[@garyegeberg2102]

Hey, you recently won a cup, which a lot of times haven't even done or haven't done in a long time, so I don't think you have much to complain about

[@amelbeecher6097]

I think Minnesota is thinking of the future. Good move.. IMHO

[@1pbdecoded1pb]

Bill Guerin GREATER than Kyle "I don't do evaluations and blow a**" Dubas. Basically a late 1st, a 2nd and a 3rd for a 6th overall. 3rds rarely work out, that's nothing. They traded down by trading a 5th for a 4th, no big deal. If the player works out and reaches his potential or is a longterm consistent mid, it's still a win for the Wild. At least CBJ didn't draft Shane Wright at 4th or Cutter at 5th. Whatever. We'll see.