The Edmonton Oilers’ rumored interest in David Jiricek—once viewed as a potential solution to their defensive struggles—was put to rest when the Columbus Blue Jackets traded him to the Minnesota Wild on Saturday.

Back again with another NHL 25 trade simulation, today we look at the Columbus Blue Jackets sending defenseman David Jiricek to the Minnesota Wild for Daemon Hunt and draft picks. Jiricek was the sixth overall pick in the 2022 NHL draft and was reportedly unhappy with his situation in Columbus.

The Minnesota Wild and Columbus Blue Jackets came together on the David Jiricek trade on Saturday evening. The Wild traded Daemon Hunt and four draft picks to the Blue Jackets to acquire Jiricek’s services.