RD David Jiricek (2022, 6th, CBJ)

[Hisch13r]

surprised fans want a right shot D when Hamilton is signed for 6 more seasons. Doesn't that guarantee one of them won't be on the Power Play? Beause that would guarantee one of them won't be as valuable as they would otherwise. And if the idea is to let Jiricek take over in like 3 seasons that guarantees Hamilton will be a terrible contract the last 3. Think NJ should just take the winger who fits best with Hughes.

Tampa just won back to back Cups with their 3 LD being Hedman, McDonagh, Sergachev. You can and should want multiple great Dmen.

 

[Czechboy]

FWIW - he was 7th in D minutes (out of 7) with a little over 13.

The D crew averaged between 13 to 18 minutes.

Hronek with 25. He is our horse.

 

[Czechboy]

I would love to know who he beat for that record? Did Power score last year? Or is it an ancient record?

 

[Voodoozz]

FWIW - he was 7th in D minutes (out of 7) with a little over 13.

The D crew averaged between 13 to 18 minutes.

Hronek with 25. He is our horse.

Hronek on international stage is an absolute animal for us. Everything seems to run through him. Why doesn't he look this good when I watch Detroit games lol.

 

[Czechboy]

Hronek on international stage is an absolute animal for us. Everything seems to run through him. Why doesn't he look this good when I watch Detroit games lol.

Here is my theory.. he's an excellent 2LD on a NHL playoff team.

he plays 1LD minutes on a very weak team (whom I like and is improving tremendously) and is getting exposed. Seider will be a legit 1LD next year and Detroit will be much more competitive. His minutes will go down a few minutes and everyone will love him.

He's miscast right now. Also, he's young and it's possible he grows into the 1-2 D position like he is for us.

Points wise he keeps tremendous company:

TOI he is also in good company (22 minutes):

Plus/minus is not so good though.haha

 

[BondraTime]

I would love to know who he beat for that record? Did Power score last year? Or is it an ancient record?

It’s only Czech defenders

 

[Eggtimer]

Tampa just won back to back Cups with their 3 LD being Hedman, McDonagh, Sergachev. You can and should want multiple great Dmen.

Yes but don’t need 3 #1s . Tad bit overkill . I’m not saying Severson is a #1 . I’m saying Hamilton and Severson is suitable. The better balanced roster would have the Devils take Slafkovsky . Devils have literally zero forwards with any sort of physicality to their game ) besides 4th line players in Bastian Wiid and McLeod . Of cource I’d love to add Jiricek but I think the bigger need is Slafkovsky .

 

[Hisch13r]

Yes but don’t need 3 #1s on the left side . Tad bit overkill . The better balanced roster would have the Devils take Slafkovsky . Devils have literally zero forwards with any sort of physicality to their game ) besides 4th line players in Bastian Wiid and McLeod .

That's not how you should be picking players. Slaf likely isn't even much of an impact player for 3-4 years. That's a TON of time for rosters to go through change.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Tampa just won back to back Cups with their 3 LD being Hedman, McDonagh, Sergachev. You can and should want multiple great Dmen.

You can also play two on the same PP.

 

[GettingYourMoms]

He should definitely get more icetime against Sweden. He had couple bad looks in first period but next two he was amazing, rock solid in his own half and very dynamic in ozone. There is top pair potential without a doubt. He really reminds me of Seider, maybe with a little higher offensive ceiling.

 

[Silkytentacles]

I’m hoping we can take him at 4 for Seattle

 

[GettingYourMoms]

I’m hoping we can take him at 4 for Seattle

He would be that perfect piece to build your D around. Dude will be beast once he gains some muscle on that frame and he will make your pp deadly with that bomb.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Am really hoping one of the D falls to Columbus at 6, however that doesn't seem too likely.

 

[BobbyClarkeFan16]

Am really hoping one of the D falls to Columbus at 6, however that doesn't seem too likely.

It all depends on what Schmuck Felcher does in Philadelphia. He's said numerous times that they are going to 'aggressively retool' and that taking one of Nemec or Jiricek doesn't fit what he's trying to accomplish. I full expect that they go forward in the first and that Savoie will be it. Briere will have a BIG say in who the Flyers draft and I could easily see him going to bat for Savoie.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

It all depends on what Schmuck Felcher does in Philadelphia. He's said numerous times that they are going to 'aggressively retool' and that taking one of Nemec or Jiricek doesn't fit what he's trying to accomplish. I full expect that they go forward in the first and that Savoie will be it. Briere will have a BIG say in who the Flyers draft and I could easily see him going to bat for Savoie.

Philly and Jersey are the biggest wild cards for sure.

If Jersey takes one of the D at 2, which I expect to happen, I don't think either of them are on the board even for Philly to consider as I see Seattle getting the other one. If both of the D are one the board with Seattle's pick, they take one and the option is there for Philly.

Philly has a need at RHD and could use one of the big guys even if it doesn't fit into their re-tool plans.

 

[Forge]

Am really hoping one of the D falls to Columbus at 6, however that doesn't seem too likely.

I Feel like you have a solid chance of Jiricek being there unless the Devils take him at 2 (though I think that selection will likely be Slaf)

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Yes but don’t need 3 #1s . Tad bit overkill . I’m not saying Severson is a #1 . I’m saying Hamilton and Severson is suitable. The better balanced roster would have the Devils take Slafkovsky . Devils have literally zero forwards with any sort of physicality to their game ) besides 4th line players in Bastian Wiid and McLeod . Of cource I’d love to add Jiricek but I think the bigger need is Slafkovsky .

You don't need to have big physical wingers in your top 6 to be successful - it's totally okay to fill that void in your bottom 6 with guys like Bastian.

But you do need a lot of really good defenseman. Hamilton isn't even a true number 1.

 

[Juxtaposer]

This guy definitely needs some work on his skating.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

This guy definitely needs some work on his skating.

His skating looks fine to me for an 18 year old. Nobody was gonna catch Asplund after that giveaway.

 

[Juxtaposer]

His skating looks fine to me for an 18 year old. Nobody was gonna catch Asplund after that giveaway.

His first step absolutely needs work.

Perhaps my expectations were too high then. Given how much hype this guy has, I was expecting something at least close to what Owen Power showed last year, but Jiricek has been nowhere near as good as Power at the WC. Jiricek doesn’t look horribly out of place, which is a victory for an 18 year old, but Power was incredible at the WC and people still doubted him as a #1 overall in a weak draft.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

His first step absolutely needs work.

Perhaps my expectations were too high then. Given how much hype this guy has, I was expecting something at least close to what Owen Power showed last year, but Jiricek has been nowhere near as good as Power at the WC. Jiricek doesn’t look horribly out of place, which is a victory for an 18 year old, but Power was incredible at the WC and people still doubted him as a #1 overall in a weak draft.

This draft is weaker up front than last year's draft. Power and Beniers would both go ahead of Wright IMO.

 

[LordZapp]

Cool ass name for sure.

 

[Juxtaposer]

This draft is weaker up front than last year's draft. Power and Beniers would both go ahead of Wright IMO.

I’m realizing that now I think Power was extremely underrated in his draft reason because he “seemed” like a very old school type of player, which HF determined made him overrated.

But back to Jiricek, I see now that he isn’t in the class of prospect that Power was. But he definitely hasn’t been bad, just a little unlucky. I’m still envious of whatever team gets to draft him.

 

[xyzed]

This guy definitely needs some work on his skating.

I've noticed that too. And that is not just based only on this game. Sometimes when I read this thread I feel like he could immediately be a Norris trophy contender. Still so much work needed

 

[Hisch13r]

I’m realizing that now I think Power was extremely underrated in his draft reason because he “seemed” like a very old school type of player, which HF determined made him overrated.

But back to Jiricek, I see now that he isn’t in the class of prospect that Power was. But he definitely hasn’t been bad, just a little unlucky. I’m still envious of whatever team gets to draft him.

Power was overrated because of the way his defensive game was hyped up and people acted like he was a two way beast. He's much more of an offensive Dman with some iffy defense