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2022 Draft Prospect Profile: David Jiricek could solidify the top defensive pairing for the next decade

It’s that time of year again! We’re less than a month away from the first round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, on Thursday, July 7. The Columbus Blue Jackets will be picking at #6 and #12.

David Jiricek

Position: Defenseman
Team: HC Skoda Plzen (Czech Extraliga)
Date of Birth: Nov. 28, 2003
Birthplace: Klatovy, Czech Republic
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 190 lbs
Shoots: Right

Rankings

Ranked #6 by CONSOLIDATED RANKING
Ranked #2 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM
Ranked #11 by FCHOCKEY
Ranked #7 by TSN/BOB McKENZIE
Ranked #5 by MCKEEN’S HOCKEY
Ranked #6 by TSN/CRAIG BUTTON
Ranked #4 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (EU Skaters)
Ranked #5 by SPORTSNET
Ranked #6 by ISS HOCKEY
Ranked #11 by RECRUIT SCOUTING
Ranked #7 by DOBBERPROSPECTS
Ranked #6 by DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY
Ranked #3 by SMAHT SCOUTING
Ranked #7 by THE PUCK AUTHORITY

2021-22 Stats

Games Played: 29
Goals: 5
Assists: 6
Points: 11
PIM:49
Plus/Minus: 13

Jiricek is billed as a steady, all-around, two-way defenseman who can contribute on both the offensive and defensive ends of the ice.