RD David Jiricek (2022, 6th, CBJ)

[MoneyManny]

I can literally use that exact trade in the opposite direction. The Canadiens gave up Sergachev too soon and paid the price for it

I don't see it that way. The Bolts managed to seduce another team to take the bait on an asset they already knew was depreciating.

The Habs just thought they were trading a future star for a future star.

 

[stevo61]

I don't see it that way. The Bolts managed to seduce another team to take the bait on an asset they already knew was depreciating.

The Habs just thought they were trading a future star for a future star.

You don't have to see it that way but Jiricek could just as easily be Sergachev in this story as he is Drouin

 

[Baksfamous112]

I agree lol. I want him out of CBJ asap. He will never play NHL in this club, I really dont have faith in the organization who is rather scraping up useless players from all around the league like Fabbro or Harris then playing their own prospects.

If not Jiricek, then why is not Mateychuk or Svozil getting a chance? I mean they are almost dead last anyway, how much worse could it be if they put those three youngsters in the lineup instead of the overaged washouts who are not going anywhere anymore.

I mean team that is almost last in the league and sucks, signing and rather playing 25-26yrs old below average players rather then his own prospects with much bigger potential is just stupid, I am sorry.

Why does it always have to be the team's fault? Just spitballing here, but could it be that Jiricek is simply not good enough for the NHL right now and has too much of an ego to agree to be sent down to the minors to get some reps in and polish his game?

NHL minutes should be earned and not given freely to whoever feels entitled to have them because they were a top 10 picks.

 

[Czechboy]

has too much of an ego to agree to be sent down

I'm not familiar with players being able to say no to AHL. Do you have any proof of this?

I've definitely seen, in the past, a guy get sent to AHL.. then refuses to go and gets suspended or has his contract terminated and returns to Europe. But that is AFTER being sent. I'm honestly not familiar with players telling their team they are too good for the AHL and the team saying 'oh, okay, we won't send you then'.

As far as not good enough.. that could be very true. He's played roughly 60 minutes of hockey since October 8th.

 

[Baksfamous112]

I'm not familiar with players being able to say no to AHL. Do you have any proof of this?

I've definitely seen, in the past, a guy get sent to AHL.. then refuses to go and gets suspended or has his contract terminated and returns to Europe. But that is AFTER being sent. I'm honestly not familiar with players telling their team they are too good for the AHL and the team saying 'oh, okay, we won't send you then'.

As far as not good enough.. that could be very true. He's played roughly 60 minutes of hockey since October 8th.

Rumours are that he will ask for a trade if sent down to the AHL.

Jiricek frustrated with AHL demotion: 'I'm an NHL player right now'

Defenseman David Jiricek voiced his frustration with how the Columbus Blue Jackets have handled him this season."I played good hockey in the NHL," Jiricek told The Athletic's Aaron Portzline on Friday. "I'm an NHL player right now. That's my opinion: that I should be in the NHL right...

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Should The Blue Jackets Move On From David Jiříček?

With David Jiříček's future with the Columbus Blue Jackets up in the air, the question now becomes: Should the Blue Jackets move on from David Jiříček?

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By the way, this is not a knock on the player. He’s still only 20 years old. Most young D aren’t NHL ready until 21-22 and show real growth at 23-25. Broberg is a very good example of what I’m referring to.

This is a shit situation to be in as an NHL team. Young & talented RHD are very, very rare to find but at the same time the kid isn’t ready. Imo, this is on Jiricek and he needs someone close to him to tell him the truth and let him develop properly down in the AHL until his game is NHL ready.

*Most of the time with young D like Jiricek the issue is timing and confidence. The few times I’ve seen Jiricek in the NHL I felt he was still too timid with and without the puck, which leads to rushed plays and bad reads. It isn’t a skill issue but rather an experience and maturity (in his game/timing) issue.

 

[VeteranPresence]

Blue Jackets really botching this situation. They had no reason to claim Fabbro, adding yet another roadblock in front of him. Won’t blame him if he demands out.