Article: The Wild Must Embrace David Jiricek's Volatility

[Justin Wiggins]

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[Pewterschmidt]

This kid better turn out to be an nhl’r given what bill gave up for him.  In addition to Buttons I’m hearing other analysts say this kid’s ceiling is third pair.  You know John Merrill level talent.  Jirizy better get his poop in a group and show up this season.  And without an attitude.   Time to shine is now young man.  We don’t need another d-man with a 5-7 year time table

[0 Stanley Cups]

Nicely done JW

But they won’t know unless they embrace the current negatives in Jiříček’s game. They have to give him the runway to establish his niche on this team. He doesn’t have to be a top-4 defenseman for the Wild to succeed this year. However, it will be a failure if they don’t at least determine if Jiříček has a future in Minnesota

[Dango]

Ive got Jiri pegged into my Ray Borque spot  

[MNCountryLife]

I like how the defense is forming for both now and in the future.  Faber, Buium, Jiricek should be a staple on our D for years to come.  Brodin and Mids should have another 5 to 7 years as well.   

I still think we are missing a true 2nd line to truly contend for the cup.  Rossi may center that line but he needs to step up in big games.  Zuc and Tarasenko will not get us there.  Either one of the young guys steps up and earns those wing spots (Ohgren, Yurov) or we will need that draft capital to bring someone in at the TDL.  We may still be a year or two out from truly contending.

[Burnt Toast]

39 minutes ago, MNCountryLife said:

a true 2nd line

A Fiala type player that can be a threat if not accounted for could help, keeps the other team on their toes. I expect KK and Boldy to get separated at some point this season. If that doesn’t happen great, it means someone else is stepping up.