To the 'Always Hungry League' they go.
The Blue Jackets announced that they've assigned defenseman David Jiricek and goaltender Daniil Tarasov to the team's AHL affiliate, the Cleveland Monsters.
#CBJ have announced that theyve assigned D David Jiricek and G Daniil Tarasov to AHL @monstershockey.
— Coby Maeir (@CobyMaeir) November 6, 2022
Jiricek was the No. 6 overall pick in the 2022 Draft and played in two games for the Jackets where he registered four shots, four blocked shots, and five hits in 15:30 of time on ice per game. In five games with the Monsters, he's posted four assists.
Tarasov appeared in five games this season, posting a 1-3-0 record as well as a 3.57 GAA and an .893 SV%. His NHL career record is 1-5-0 with a 3.07 GAA and a .913 SV% in nine games. At the AHL level, he's posted a 9-5-3 record with a 3.09 GAA and a .894 SV%.
The Jackets return to action on Thursday at 7 p.m. when they'll take on John Tortorella and the Flyers at Nationwide Arena.
