In the days leading up to the 2022 NHL Draft, David Jiricek was in competition with Simon Nemec to be the best defenseman in their class. Scouts raved about his booming shot from the point. He had played two professional seasons before he was drafted, and had many international games under his belt for Czechia. Less than four years later, Jiricek is on his third team, and could be the Flyers’ biggest developmental challenge yet.
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