Forget about the spot he was originally drafted. Jiricek is on his 3rd NHL organization already for a reason. He can’t play in the NHL. Even in the AHL, he’s a defensive liability. Waive him!!!!! If he’s claimed, he’s claimed. If he could benefit from more AHL time (I’m skeptical), great. But if Simon Benoit is beating out out merit for a top six spot, and Wild shipped you out, and the Blue Jackets shipped you out, it’s a lot of trouble to go to for someone who probably will never amount to much.
Jiricek was fine in the first after a good game Thursday. First goal was mostly Kolosov’s turnover but DJ didn’t react to pick up his guy quickly enough. Wicked giveaway on 2nd goal and was in the box for the 3rd and that was enough. Bad play and bad breaks piled up on him in the 2nd. Netter to get it all out in one PS game. The Blue Jackets got a first second third and fourth-round draft pick for him. The Flyers gave up nothing in Brink. Keep an NHL goalie behind him. He’ll play through it.