Jiricek on fire wow Army and co. nailed this one
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Harry S Deals
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Re: Jiricek on fire wow Army and co. nailed this one
The dude covering him on the point went straight to the locker room to acquire another jock strap 
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Harry S Deals
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Re: Jiricek on fire wow Army and co. nailed this one
Jiricek OHL: 28GP 13 20 33 +23 continues checking off boxes, we said last year Jiricek needs to be one of the top dmen in the OHL, needs to be at least PPG and here he is
Only 28 GP, 6 less than Reid, two less than Aitcheson
Only 28 GP, 6 less than Reid, two less than Aitcheson
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Re: Jiricek on fire wow Army and co. nailed this one
When guys have big WJCs they often return to their junior teams and have monster performances just after. Stancl's best game was his first after the WJC last year against Prince George, 3+2.
It's about Jiricek's defense at this point, how quickly can it be consistent. He is a high event player.
It's about Jiricek's defense at this point, how quickly can it be consistent. He is a high event player.
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Re: Jiricek on fire wow Army and co. nailed this one
Those that actually follow hockey and hope the Blues do well, listened to the scouting reports on Jiricek. He was a slam dunk top 10 pick if he was healthy. He is proving now he was potentially a top 5 pick. Between him and Carbs in back to back drafts, the Blues scouting department might have had the biggest steals in terms of pick location in all of the NHL. It's pretty impressive that happened in back to backs. Not to mention during Dvo's draft, he was regarded as a top 5 pick in any other draft but that one. Stenberg is showing he is a player and Lindstein continually impresses the coaching staff during camps.Harry S Deals wrote: ↑12 Jan 2026 10:32 am Jiricek OHL: 28GP 13 20 33 +23 continues checking off boxes, we said last year Jiricek needs to be one of the top dmen in the OHL, needs to be at least PPG and here he is
Only 28 GP, 6 less than Reid, two less than Aitcheson
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Re: Jiricek on fire wow Army and co. nailed this one
After another summer of training Ive changed my opinion that when October roles around Jiricek may be a viable option to replace Faulk right away esp with a veteran LHD partnerseattleblue wrote: ↑12 Jan 2026 10:40 am When guys have big WJCs they often return to their junior teams and have monster performances just after. Stancl's best game was his first after the WJC last year against Prince George, 3+2.
It's about Jiricek's defense at this point, how quickly can it be consistent. He is a high event player.
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Unless they sign another veteran RHD, Jiricek will be on the opening night roster. We don’t have anybody better at this point.Harry S Deals wrote: ↑12 Jan 2026 10:48 amAfter another summer of training Ive changed my opinion that when October roles around Jiricek may be a viable option to replace Faulk right away esp with a veteran LHD partnerseattleblue wrote: ↑12 Jan 2026 10:40 am When guys have big WJCs they often return to their junior teams and have monster performances just after. Stancl's best game was his first after the WJC last year against Prince George, 3+2.
It's about Jiricek's defense at this point, how quickly can it be consistent. He is a high event player.
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You're probably right about this, I just hope people aren't expecting Petro, who was good enough in the NHL in his D+3 that they felt comfortable trading Johnson. It will be good if he can take Brantford to the Memorial CupPierre McGuire wrote: ↑12 Jan 2026 11:21 amUnless they sign another veteran RHD, Jiricek will be on the opening night roster. We don’t have anybody better at this point.Harry S Deals wrote: ↑12 Jan 2026 10:48 amAfter another summer of training Ive changed my opinion that when October roles around Jiricek may be a viable option to replace Faulk right away esp with a veteran LHD partnerseattleblue wrote: ↑12 Jan 2026 10:40 am When guys have big WJCs they often return to their junior teams and have monster performances just after. Stancl's best game was his first after the WJC last year against Prince George, 3+2.
It's about Jiricek's defense at this point, how quickly can it be consistent. He is a high event player.
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I’m so confused. I thought only top 5 draft picks mattered? Maybe I’m missing something…
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Re: Jiricek on fire wow Army and co. nailed this one
Im guessing he starts on the 3rd pair and they see how it goes but I can’t see him being any worse than our bottom 3 D right now.seattleblue wrote: ↑12 Jan 2026 12:22 pmYou're probably right about this, I just hope people aren't expecting Petro, who was good enough in the NHL in his D+3 that they felt comfortable trading Johnson. It will be good if he can take Brantford to the Memorial CupPierre McGuire wrote: ↑12 Jan 2026 11:21 amUnless they sign another veteran RHD, Jiricek will be on the opening night roster. We don’t have anybody better at this point.Harry S Deals wrote: ↑12 Jan 2026 10:48 amAfter another summer of training Ive changed my opinion that when October roles around Jiricek may be a viable option to replace Faulk right away esp with a veteran LHD partnerseattleblue wrote: ↑12 Jan 2026 10:40 am When guys have big WJCs they often return to their junior teams and have monster performances just after. Stancl's best game was his first after the WJC last year against Prince George, 3+2.
It's about Jiricek's defense at this point, how quickly can it be consistent. He is a high event player.
Re: Jiricek on fire wow Army and co. nailed this one
Yep they felt good enough about Petro in year 3 that they traded Johnson to Colorado. But they also got back a high end defenseman in Shattenkirk to take EJ's spot. So they weren't necessarily putting ALL their eggs in one basket with just Petro on no other RHD. Shatty was equally good if not slightly better on the PP that Petro
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Re: Jiricek on fire wow Army and co. nailed this one
That’s just really bad coverage
Re: Jiricek on fire wow Army and co. nailed this one
Can he play defense? Can he win puck battles? Can he clear the crease? Can he play NHL-style heavy playoff hockey? Asking for a friend.