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,

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 overall pick for defenseman Daemon Hunt,

The Wild have acquired defenseman David Jiricek from the Columbus Blue Jackets. ST. PAUL- The Minnesota Wild have made a trade. They have acquired defensive prospect David Jiricek from the Columbus Blue Jackets for Daemon Hunt and draft picks.

After building speculation, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild have swung a deal that could have big implications for both teams. NHL insiders Frank S

The Minnesota Wild and the Columbus Blue Jackets just made a blockbuster trade. Here are my trade grades for both teams:

The Minnesota Wild have made a trade. They have reportedly acquired defensive prospect David Jiricek from the Columbus Blue Jackets for Daemon Hunt and draft picks.

The Minnesota Wild have made a significant move to bolster their blue line, acquiring defenseman David Jiricek and a fifth-round draft pick from the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Jiricek, 21, was selected with the No. 6 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft but was unable to grab a regular spot in the Blue Jackets lineup.

The Minnesota Wild have acquired defenseman David Jiricek from the Columbus Blue Jackets for defenseman Daemon Hunt and draft picks.

Blue Jackets get a haul of draft picks plus depth defenseman Daemon Hunt in return package for disgruntled young defenseman.