How blocked is David Jiricek?

[MrGone]

With Zach Werenski on PP1 and now Damon Severson on PP2.

What will that leave for David Jiricek?

Do you think he will be stuck on the 3rd pair and getting PK2 ice time?

He looked great at Cleveland. I like to think they feed him more ice time to be able to lean on him a little down the stretch?

Thanks

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[Jovavic]

He's not blocked, he needs to show that he's consistently better than the people in front of him to take their time, as it should be, instead of just being given ice time without earning it.

With Werenski's shoulder injuries I wouldn't be surprised if they lower his ice time and the PP time should be the one cut as he's shown he's not very effective at it, so him having a spot shouldn't be set in stone.

 

[JacketsDavid]

He's not blocked IMO.
If he comes into camp and is one of the best 4 (or 6) dmen he will be in Columbus. If not he will play in Cleveland until needed.

I say top 4 - meaning if he is a 3rd pairing guy his development may be better getting top line minuted in Cleveland, but I could be wrong.

 

[Xoggz22]

Not blocked at all. He'll be 20 and still has some learning to do. I'd like him to spend another year in Cleveland unless he blows them away in camp. At that point they simply make room for him. He's has a long bright NHL future, just may not be this year full time.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

With Zach Werenski on PP1 and now Damon Severson on PP2.

What will that leave for David Jiricek?

Do you think he will be stuck on the 3rd pair and getting PK2 ice time?

He looked great at Cleveland. I like to think they feed him more ice time to be able to lean on him a little down the stretch?

Thanks

I agree with the consensus here that he's not blocked, rather he's proceeding on a normal development pace. That is, unless you're talking about your fantasy draft. I suspect he will be given every opportunity to earn a spot in the top 6, and a month ago I would have said he's a lock, but some things Jarmo said caused me to reevaluate that. It seems like maybe they're comfortable with him spending another year in Cleveland/back-and-forth.

 

[MoeBartoli]

He’s not blocked and I expect him to be in the top 4 by mid-season. He’s played well in the AHL and It’s not like he played against kids when in Europe.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

His competition is:

Damon Severson. Good player. Probably can’t pass him this year.

Adam Boqvist: good offensive player but very flawed. Small. Questionable effort? Can’t stay healthy

Andrew Peeke: one dimensional player. Not good with the puck. Struggles with forecheckers. Bad first pass

Nick Blankenburg: young bull. Good player but health and size issues.

Erik Gudbranson: is Erik gudbranson

He’s not blocked. Earn your spot.