Will Columbus trade Defenseman David Jiricek this week or keep him?
All eyes are on Columbus, Ohio, and not just because of football. Time seems to be winding down for David Jiricek and the Columbus Blue Jackets. It seems his days are numbered with the organization.
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet said on Saturday's Headlines that the decision could start this week.
Elliotte Friedman Saturday Headlines say Blue Jackets General Manager Don Waddell will look to address David Jiricek's situation in the coming days. #cbj @FullPressNHL @myNHLTradeRumor
— Jim Biringer (@JimBiringer) November 17, 2024
Fourth Season's Dave Pagnotta was on TSN Radio in Montreal on Monday and repeated the same thing: Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell would like to find a resolution to the situation sometime this week.
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Manager: And another player I want to ask you about since we saw Columbus at the Bell Center on Saturday is David Jiricek, who was drafted in the top 10 by Columbus in 2022. I mean, Dave, we know how hard it is to find. right shooting guard. The guy is 6'4″, over 210 pounds shoots well and was drafted in the top 10, but they sent him back to the AHL again, and there seems to be some friction between the team and the player, and we know it's a new thing. management team. It's not the same group that drafted this guy. What do you think the future holds for Jiricek in Columbus?”
Dave Pagnotta: “I know Donnie Waddell has been calling him, and since he's been in camp now, obviously some of the conversations have gone up 72 – 96 hours because of their acquisition this season through waivers, or this week, this past week. week, with the addition of Dante Fabbro, who is also a good guy, and he scored a goal the other night.
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So with the way Columbus is going about their rebuilding process, it sounds like Waddell is willing to listen to the player. Now how much, I think we'll find out in the next bit. They don't want to leave this player hanging in terms of his development. So, I think, this week, we should have a clear indication of what his future is, whether it's in the Jackets organization or somewhere else.”
NHLRumors.com Note: David Jiricek has the potential to be a piece of the roster, especially in the top four. Nashville is looking for a top-four defenseman. So are the Edmonton Oilers. It will be interesting to see how things develop this week for Jiricek and the Blue Jackets.
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