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2025 Fantasy Outlook
After getting traded from the Blue Jackets to the Wild at the beginning of last season, Jiricek got a brief taste of what life would be like in a Wild sweater, playing six games with the big club and displaying the talent that made him the sixth-overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old spent most of the rest of the season with AHL Iowa, where he had just seven assists in 27 games, before a lacerated spleen ended his season. However, with the way the Minnesota defense corps is shaping up, the young blueliner will be given every chance to make the roster and be a meaningful contributor in 2025-26. He has the size and offensive capabilities to stick, but what his role ends up being will likely determine whether or not he’s worth a flier in fantasy. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Blue Jackets in July of 2022.
Takes regular turn during practice
Jiricek (spleen) skated alongside Jack Johnson in Thursday's practice, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Jiricek sustained a lacerated spleen near the end of March, cutting his 2024-25 campaign short. The 21-year-old defenseman will compete for a regular role to begin 2025-26, and he could benefit early on since Jonas Brodin (upper body) is expected to miss the start of the season. Jiricek will likely have to settle for third-pairing minutes initially.
Jiricek sustained a lacerated spleen near the end of March, cutting his 2024-25 campaign short. The 21-year-old defenseman will compete for a regular role to begin 2025-26, and he could benefit early on since Jonas Brodin (upper body) is expected to miss the start of the season. Jiricek will likely have to settle for third-pairing minutes initially.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 11:12
- Average Power Play TOI: 0:00
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 0:01
- Average Time On Ice: 13:02
- Average Power Play TOI: 0:57
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 0:01
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Jiricek, the No. 6 overall pick in 2022, was in and out of the Columbus lineup last season. He appeared in 43 games, managing a goal and 10 points. He added 19 points in 29 games for their AHL affiliate in Cleveland. The 20-year-old should be a lock for a roster spot this time around, but his power-play time figures to be quite limited with Zach Werenski around and top prospect Denton Mateychuk pushing for a role. Jiricek is a clear hold in keeper and dynasty formats, but his redraft value figures to be minimal while playing for what projects to be a poor club.
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Suffers season-ending injury
Jiricek suffered a lacerated spleen while playing for AHL Iowa on Saturday and will miss the remainder of the season.
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Heads to minors
Jiricek was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Friday.
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Summoned Saturday
Jiricek was called up from AHL Iowa on Saturday.
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Sent to AHL
Jiricek was sent to AHL Iowa on Wednesday.
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Gets first goal of season
Jiricek scored a goal and added two hits in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Predators.
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Might be traded
The Wild might be close to acquiring Jiricek from Columbus, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Jiricek has one assist, four PIM, six hits and four blocks in six appearances with Columbus in 2024-25. The 21-year-old also has two goals and three points in four outings with AHL Cleveland. Daemon Hunt isn't in the lineup Saturday for AHL Iowa, suggesting he will be included in the potential trade. Jiricek, selected with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, has struggled to establish himself with the Blue Jackets, and a change of scenery might benefit him tremendously.
Jiricek has one assist, four PIM, six hits and four blocks in six appearances with Columbus in 2024-25. The 21-year-old also has two goals and three points in four outings with AHL Cleveland. Daemon Hunt isn't in the lineup Saturday for AHL Iowa, suggesting he will be included in the potential trade. Jiricek, selected with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, has struggled to establish himself with the Blue Jackets, and a change of scenery might benefit him tremendously.