Prospect Info: Dylan Sikura

[BK]

Based on JC's words earlier in the season.

Ah ok. He was more complimentary of his game towards the end of the season.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Pretty simple you bring back Sikura regardless of whether you like him or not. He will be eligible to go to Rockford without being exposed to waivers. Getting deeper and better I am all for. Getting rid of a talented player because he doesn't fit the gritty narrative is just dumb.

 

[BobbyJet]

Pretty simple you bring back Sikura regardless of whether you like him or not. He will be eligible to go to Rockford without being exposed to waivers. Getting deeper and better I am all for. Getting rid of a talented player because he doesn't fit the gritty narrative is just dumb.

I suggest you watch as many playoff games as possible, and then ask yourself honestly if this team is built to compete at crunch time.

 

[Mrfenn92]

I suggest you watch as many playoff games as possible, and then ask yourself honestly if this team is built
to compete at crunch time.

I've watched plenty of playoff games. I never said this current Blackhawks team is playoff caliber.
But what is the point of getting rid of a talented player?
Getting better I'm all for. Getting rid of Sikura to replace him with next years version of Kunitz? Wingels? Bouma? Martinsen? Does that do anything for you?
Getting Brandon Tanev to replace him, yeah count me in.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Sikura showed less offensively then Fortin

Care to explain what is so special about Sikura to warrant praise?

And defensively he has shown very little and is far from "Fine" in the D zone

Sikura is far more talented offensively than Fortin. Far.

 

[BobbyJet]

I've watched plenty of playoff games. I never said this current Blackhawks team is playoff caliber.
But what is the point of getting rid of a talented player?
Getting better I'm all for. Getting rid of Sikura to replace him with next years version of Kunitz? Wingels? Bouma? Martinsen? Does that do anything for you?
Getting Brandon Tanev to replace him, yeah count me in.

Now you're talking... though I don't see Tanev becoming available.

To be clear, I don't mind Sikura - but Stan needs to look for players of Tanev's ilk to reinforce the team.

Within the org: My (rather faint) hope is that Hayden can come to next years camp a step quicker.

 

[crazyhawk]

A small, soft but skilled forward with no grit, who has 0 goals in 38 games is not encouraging. I just don't see a roster spot for him in Chicago and I think JC may feel the same..

All I know is that Sikura was looking good the last few games he played. It was like he was starting to find the confidence to play in the NHL ... the goals will come.

 

[Fortyfives]

I just can't believe he hasn't scored a goal after 38 games. As an offensive forward with little defensive upside I feel like that just can't happen.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

I just can't believe he hasn't scored a goal after 38 games. As an offensive forward with little defensive upside I feel like that just can't happen.

But he had a few solid games of not scoring

That makes him absolutely awesome!

Like I said bring him back for Rockford but he cant be counted on to be part of NHL team

 

[ClydeLee]

But he had a few solid games of not scoring

That makes him absolutely awesome!

Like I said bring him back for Rockford but he cant be counted on to be part of NHL team

Why do you even bother replying with people when you give zero logical thought to nuance?

Saying he showed some skill is saying he showed some skill... not saying he amazing.

Btw, already scores in Rockford tonight. But they're down 3-1

 

[Marotte Marauder]

Except is is pesky and good on the back check. He is willing to dig for the puck and will go to the net. This concept of needing 4th line grinder types to win is becoming outdated. He is a middle 6 player who can play all over the line up. This what you want on the team.

FYI, 23 is still really young for a player.

Not really young for a non Euro winger. He will be 24 before camp starts.

Caggiula is almost exactly 1 year older, played 4 years NCAA and was undrafted.

 

[Rick C137]

2g including the game winner late in the third for Sikura in his return to Rockford.

 

[BK]

Not really young for a non Euro winger. He will be 24 before camp starts.

Caggiula is almost exactly 1 year older, played 4 years NCAA and was undrafted.

He is a first year pro this season and was an older college freshman. He is still young.

Caggiula started college earlier so that comp is off plus they don’t play anything a like.

 

[Rolo]

I liked Sikky with Saad and AA. That would be a nice 3rd line for next year. Hope he has a good offseason, now that he knows what it takes to be a NHLer.

 

[Pez68]

Sikura's issue is like....90% muscle mass and strength.

He can skate, think, and play at the NHL level. He just can't compete physically.

 

[Marotte Marauder]

He is a first year pro this season and was an older college freshman. He is still young.

Caggiula started college earlier so that comp is off plus they don’t play anything a like.

The point is that Sikura is a 6th rounder, most of whom never make it. Caggiula was undrafted, even more unlikely to make it, yet he has.

Sikura has not shown that he has what it takes to overcome his low selection, the selection position seems to be accurate thus far.

His age is the least of the issue.

 

[bwana63]

To be clear, I don't mind Sikura - but Stan needs to look for players of Tanev's ilk to reinforce the team.

Within the org: My (rather faint) hope is that Hayden can come to next years camp a step quicker

Tanev would be an excellent add.

I'm ready to throw in the towel on Hayden. The epitome of just a guy. OTOH, if the Hawks decide to bring him back, I'm fine with it.

 

[RememberTheRoar]

Tanev would be an excellent add.

I'm ready to throw in the towel on Hayden. The epitome of just a guy. OTOH, if the Hawks decide to bring him back, I'm fine with it.

He’s under contract for next year, so for him it’s about whether he makes the team out of camp.

 

[RayP]

Give someone else a chance, I’m sick of Hayden.

 

[BobbyJet]

He’s under contract for next year, so for him it’s about whether he makes the team out of camp.

Sikura is listed at 166 lbs. 10 extra lbs of muscle over the summer would be a good start.

 

[BobbyJet]

Give someone else a chance, I’m sick of Hayden.

Stan has drafted or acquired very few players (if any) with the skill to play that abrasive kind of game.
On a positive: Probably the brightest kid in the org is Highmore - I expect him to win a bottom 6 role next season but Stan needs to search elsewhere for more help.

 

[RememberTheRoar]

Sikura is listed at 166 lbs. 10 extra lbs of muscle over the summer would be a good start.

I meant Hayden, I thought he was saying if Theu bring Hayden back.

As for Sikura, how much muscle can a slight-framed guy really add in one summer?

 

[RememberTheRoar]

Stan has drafted or acquired very few players (if any) with the skill to play that abrasive kind of game.
On a positive: Probably the brightest kid in the org is Highmore - I expect him to win a bottom 6 role next season but Stan needs to search elsewhere for more help.

Barratt as well, no? I thought this guy was playing an abrasive game in college

 

[BobbyJet]

Barratt as well, no? I thought this guy was playing an abrasive game in college

Like most of the prospects who have never played an NHL game, I haven'y seen Barratt play so can't offer an opinion.

 

[RayP]

Stan has drafted or acquired very few players (if any) with the skill to play that abrasive kind of game.
On a positive: Probably the brightest kid in the org is Highmore - I expect him to win a bottom 6 role next season but Stan needs to search elsewhere for more help.

He’s gotta earn it at this point, and earn it by playing well in Rockford to deserve another chance. If he doesn’t impress in Rockford then I don’t want to see him gifted anymore time in Chicago hoping he finally figures it out.