NHL insiders are saying a David Jiricek trade could happen soon, but the Blue Jackets are also content to stand pat.

Speculation and reports increased about a potential David Jiricek trade, including what the Columbus Blue Jackets could want and which NHL teams should get him.

A trade may not be imminent, but the Blue Jackets and their former first-round draft pick appear headed that way.

Nevertheless, the Blue Jackets have frequently surfaced in the rumor mill, with two of their defensemen the focus of attention. The first is Ivan Provorov, eligible to become a UF

David Jiricek, the Columbus Blue Jackets’ 2022 sixth-overall pick, is at the center of mounting trade speculation as the team explores options to move the young defenseman.