He’s not 30, he’s not a rental. He’s a 21-year-old defenseman that we can invest in. And we did. That’s how I look at it. It’s an investment,’ Guerin said.

Jiricek, who turned 21 on Thursday, was the sixth overall pick in the 2022 draft. He has one goal and 10 assists in 53 career NHL games — all with Columbus.

Wild GM and President of Hockey Operations Bill Guerin felt trading Daemon Hunt was worth what David Jiricek brings.