Players report to training camp today and we’re in the home stretch of our Top 25 Under 25 countdown. Thanks to the 74 readers who submitted ballots in this year’s ranking of Columbus Blue Jackets players and prospects under the age of 25

#4 David Jiricek

Voting

4th out of 42 eligible players
Writer Rank: 6th
Reader Rank: 3rd
Highest Placement: 2nd (12 votes)
Most Common Placement: 6th (14 votes)
2023 Rank: 3rd (-1)

Biography

Birthdate: November 28th, 2003
Birthplace: Klatovy, Czechia
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 207 lbs
Position: D
Shoots: Right
Acquired: Drafted in the 1st round (6th overall) in 2022

2023-24 Season

It would not be controversial to say that David Jiricek’s 23-24 season was not ideal.