RD David Jiricek (2022, 6th, CBJ)

[Czechboy]

Obviously, but it’s clear CBJ management is trying to toe a line with him. It’s almost like they’re trying to prove to him that he’s not ready. Which sucks for him, but it’s also true and he should know this himself without having to be told.

As for the games played thing, I agree he should be playing top minutes in the AHL, but I don’t think having an NHL environment for a bit is a hindrance. He gets better trainers, NHL speed practices, etc. Those things are worth something even if he misses 10 or so AHL games.

For sure... I've even said call him back to the big club for practices when AHL team has longer pauses (and they usually do). For instance, they play tonight and then not again till the 23rd. So if they send him tomorrow he won't play his 6th game till next Saturday.lol Just feels like they don't want him on the ice.

 

[thebus88]

Bold assumption considering he hasnt played a single NHL game yet. And Jiricek also looked great in AHL and Juniors.

But you may be right of course. Considering this, jacket should really trade Jiricek, because I can already see that if some young D gets a chance after all in their lineup it's gonna be Mateychuk. Really there is no future for Jiricek in this team.

Preseason or not, playing against primarily NHL players, Mateychuk looks like an NHL player and on a completely different level than Jiricek. Mateychuk was as impactful as anyone for the CBJ during the preseason.

They don't even fill the same role or position. Strangely enough they actually looked good together in preseason. I think we'll see Jiricek go down soon and they can be a mega minute pairing

They ABSOLUTELY fill the same role and position. The LD/RD thing is overblown. Provorov and Jake Bean can play RD, and Mateychuk can’t?? Didn’t Jiricek play 1 of him games this year as a LD??

What the CBJ team NEEDS right now, and moving forward, is a player to play the top pairing with Werenski. f***, put Werenski at RD, and Mateychuk on the left. Bottom line, is the easy answer and correct player for the job is Mateychuk, NOT Jiricek or Provorov.

 

[Czechboy]

NOT Jiricek or Provorov

Oilers will take both off your hands!

 

[wetcoast]

He can't send himself to the AHL.

Well he could demand to be sent down or if they don't dare them to trade him?

I'm only half joking but his development just isn't happened by not playing.

I don't see anyone arguing he should have Top 4 minutes right now. But he's played 5 games since October 8th. That's not right for a 20 year old prospect.

Exactly.

 

[Czechboy]

Well he could demand to be sent down or if they don't dare them to trade him?

I'm only half joking but his development just isn't happened by not playing.


Exactly.

At this point.. send him to the ECHL.. I might invite him out to my weekly beer league games just to get him some game action!

5 games since October 8th for a healthy first rounder. It's insane to me. I cannot think of another healthy first rounder this young that is just not playing. This is EXACTLY the role you hire an older veteran to fill in... eg. Jack Johnson. Every team has that journeyman type D that slots in. That is never a first round 20 year old not ready for prime time.lol