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  • David Jiricek Set To Make Wild Debut

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    By Thomas Williams -

    That's Wild

    After a quick pit stop in AHL Iowa after being acquired by the Minnesota Wild this weekend, defenseman David Jiricek has officially been recalled to the NHL and should make his debut for his new team on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks.

    While we certainly should not put our opinion of the player post-trade in one single game, it will be incredibly interesting to see how head coach John Hynes has concocted his defensive pairings to fit in the newcomer with sky-high potential. He could be in a more sheltered third-pairing role and get some time on the second power-play unit; or, Jiricek could find himself just thrown into the deep end for the Wild to see if he can float or not.

    If he has a bad game, let's just chill and be patient with his development. If he has a superb showing, then the Wild just acquired the greatest defenseman of all time.

    • Oh, and to make things even more interesting. The Wild are one of the best teams in the whole dang NHL. [BMTN]
    • The Wild paying a some real good assets to acquire Jiricek is an acceptable investment for GM Bill Guerin. [Pioneer Press]
    • How David Jiricek brings more than just raw potential as a former top pick to the Wild. [Hockey Wilderness]

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    M_Nels

    Any sources for him getting a start Tuesday?

    I'd say he was recalled more to get him around the coaching staff, other players and get some practice time with the Wild under his belt. I just don't see him supplanting anyone 3 days after being traded for.

     

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    Pewterschmidt
    1 hour ago, M_Nels said:

    Any sources for him getting a start Tuesday?

    I'd say he was recalled more to get him around the coaching staff, other players and get some practice time with the Wild under his belt. I just don't see him supplanting anyone 3 days after being traded for.

     

    I'm reading this is more about introducing him to the big club (practice, coaches, Ness (boy this guys stock is rising), facility,etc), than having him there to play with the big club

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    MrCheatachu
    3 minutes ago, Pewterschmidt said:

    I'm reading this is more about introducing him to the big club (practice, coaches, Ness (boy this guys stock is rising), facility,etc), than having him there to play with the big club

    I'm thinking it means they're unsure if Jo-Bro is going to be good to Go-Bro so they want an additional D-man available.

    Jiri is waivers exempt so no issues there.

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    Imyourhuckleberry
    6 minutes ago, MrCheatachu said:

    I'm thinking it means they're unsure if Jo-Bro is going to be good to Go-Bro so they want an additional D-man available.

    Jiri is waivers exempt so no issues there.

    And they want him to practice with the Wild today, so they can get a good look at him, which is what they are doing. I don't think it makes any sense to throw Jiricek into the game when he doesn't have background on the structure and expectations of the coaching staff.

    In my mind, Jiricek won't play unless another defenseman comes up with an injury prior to Tuesday night's game against Vancouver. Bringing him in was an investment in the future, not someone they want on NHL ice right away.

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    M_Nels
    43 minutes ago, Pewterschmidt said:

    I'm reading this is more about introducing him to the big club (practice, coaches, Ness (boy this guys stock is rising), facility,etc), than having him there to play with the big club

    .."should make his debut for his new team on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks.."

    That is straight from the article.

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    Pewterschmidt
    8 minutes ago, M_Nels said:

    .."should make his debut for his new team on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks.."

    That is straight from the article.

    I stand corrected.  Good let's see what this kids got.

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