David Jiricek News

The Blue Jackets 2022 first-round selection (6th overall) has failed to make Columbus' opening day roster and has been assigned to Cleveland (AHL) for the start of the 2023-24 season. The 19-year-old mega prospect appeared in only four games with Columbus in 2022-23, failing to pick up a point while collecting two PIMs and a -4 plus/minus. He returns to Cleveland where he spent most of last season and picked up six goals and 38 points in 55 games played.

Jiricek has failed to pick up a point through four games played, with five SOG and a -4 plus/minus but has been reassigned to Cleveland (AHL) Wednesday. Jiricek returns to Cleveland where he had six goals, 32 assists, 34 PIMs and a -8 plus/minus in 52 games with the Cleveland Monsters (AHL) before being called to Columbus on an emergency basis Tuesday.

Jiricek had six goals, 32 assists, 34 PIMs and a -8 plus/minus in 52 games with the Cleveland Monsters (AHL) and has been recalled to Columbus on an emergency basis Tuesday. The 19-year-old has played in three games with the Blue Jackets so far this season, failing to pick up a point and collecting a -5 plus/minus rating.

Jiricek was the No.6 pick in the 2022 draft this past June. The 18-year-old prospect will be filling in for Adam Boqvist who was announced out for six weeks (foot) Wednesday.

Jiricek was the No.6 pick in the 2022 draft this past June. The 18-year-old prospect will be filling in for Adam Boqvist who was announced out for six weeks (foot) Wednesday.