David Jiricek

NHL Game Preview: Columbus Blue Jackets at Chicago Blackhawks with Line Combinations 12/1/2024

Columbus Blue Jackets (10-9-3, 23 pts) at Chicago Blackhawks (8-13-2, 18 pts)Venue: United CenterDate: Sunday, December 1Time: 2:00 pm CT TV: ESPN+ / CHSN / FDSNOHRadio:Chicago Blackhawks – WGN Radio 720 AMColumbus – CBJ Radio App DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:Columbus Blue Jackets -1.5 ML +180Chicago Blackhawks +1.5 ML -218O/U 6.5 Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Columbus […]

David Jiricek making his 2024-25 NHL Season debut

Bargain Bin: Panic Alarms Being Set Off? (11/28/2024)

Many of you might’ve guessed it by now, but I’m the Canadian half of the Canada-USA duo comprising the two hosts for the Inside The Rink podcast. Jayd is a credentialed media person for the Seattle Kraken while I’m a credentialed media person for the Manitoba Moose. Given that it’s American Thanksgiving this week, Jayd […]

Is A David Jiricek Trade Really “Imminent”?

Rumors have been circulating about a potential trade of defenseman David Jiricek. He’s played six NHL games for the Columbus Blue Jackets this season but has recently been sent to their AHL affiliate, The Cleveland Monsters. Jiricek was drafted by the Blue Jackets sixth overall in the first round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. […]

Bargain Bin: Trade Market Getting Hotter? (11/18/24)

It’s been almost a week since Jayd and I recorded the last Inside The Rink podcast, and with our consistently inconsistent recording date approaching, there have been some thoughts that we have talked about and others we haven’t talked about that I’ve wanted to touch on. Binnington’s Future with the Blues Uncertain Jim Parsons of […]

Columbus Blue Jackets Week Two Recap: Adding To The IR

In the first two weeks, the Blue Jackets have won two games and lost three, putting them in seventh place in the Metropolitan Division. There have been some shining moments as well as some learning moments. Team injuries have started to stack up and two new names have been added to the injured reserve as […]

Preseason Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets

The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to host the Columbus Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena for what will be the final preseason game for each team. The Penguins will be starting their NHL roster for this game, minus the goaltenders, while Columbus will play a mix of AHL and NHL rosters. This is the final […]

Preseason Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Tonight, the Pittsburgh Penguins travel to Columbus to take on the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, for their second to last preseason game. The Penguins are playing their “B” lineup for the final time, as they will use this as the final opportunity to see who will grab a spot with the main roster for […]

Columbus Blue Jackets Opening Night Line Predictions

The Blue Jackets are almost halfway through their pre-season games, and some possible line combinations are starting to shape up. The team began with 55 players in training camp and has trimmed that to 36 over the last week. Here are the players who have been either loaned, returned to their team, or released, starting […]

Blue Jackets Offseason Update: A Fresh Start For Laine, New Number for Fantilli, And More

Many waves have already been made for the Columbus Blue Jackets this offseason. In their wake remain some unanswered questions. Recently, it’s been revealed that Patrik Laine wanted to be traded earlier last season before entering the NHLPA player’s assistance program. New GM Don Waddell spoke to the media a few weeks ago saying that […]

AHL Eastern Conference Final Game 3 Preview l Hershey Bears vs. Cleveland Monsters

Games 1 & 2 The first two games of the Eastern Conference Final for the Cleveland Monsters followed the same narrative – they managed to tie it up late, only to lose in overtime. This happened twice in Hershey, PA. The Monsters are now eager to turn the tables. Throughout the series, Hershey’s potent offense […]