Draft R2 #63: Rangers select LW Adam Sýkora (HK Nitra, Slovakia)

[ElLeetch]

Two different countries

Not always!

 

[The Crypto Guy]

It kind of feels dirty to have a sykora. I just think Devils when i hear that name.

Kid sounds good though. Heres hoping he can become a solid middle sixer

 

[Ruggs225]

Forgot about those 40 games. Didnt feel right then too.

 

[cwede]

This all DOES sound good... but would still agree that he had to drop as far as this for reasons, be they good ones or not, and I'd be interested to know what those were.

we disagree on how much value any of the pundit prospect rankings actually offer,
I truly believe guys drafted between 40 and 160 have about the same likelihood of making it, and that all the Entry Draft rankings are based on too little useful data and too much speculation/projection.

Ranking NCAA college football guys in their '20's, with multiple years playing at that level,offers some genuine basis to project players' performances as pros.

I don't believe that is anywhere near as true re NHL Entry Draft eligible players. Players and leagues are too young.

 

[The New Russian Five]

It kind of feels dirty to have a sykora. I just think Devils when i hear that name.

Kid sounds good though. Heres hoping he can become a solid middle sixer

You know Petr Sykroa had a stint on the rangers too right?

 

[AirGut]

I know he's a winger but this is easily my favorite pick of the draft for us already. I absolutely love the waterbug mentality and how he looks up to Brad Marchand

 

[Riche16]

sometimes the fact are promising
he's 17,
had a contributing role on Nat'l team at (Men's) Worlds,
and was first overall in the CHL Import draft

no one is saying he's 'can't miss'
he doesn't have size, or huge O skills, and plays mostly (it seems) on wing

BTW... don't misunderstand me. Not poking holes, just wondering why he fell and something for me to set my own expectations for him... that's all

 

[Lays]

I’m going to go with a Tyler Motte comparison. I know I mentioned Vatrano too. Had Sykora late 1st/early 2nd (I only really personally ranked the top 15 guys)

My only advice for him would be to switch to a shorter stick to be more effective. He lugs that branch around sometimes

Otherwise, shot blocking fiend. Forechecking beast. Incredible stick work. Shoot first player. I do think he makes the NHL surprisingly quick. Maybe has a strong camp this season and follows it up with making the team in 2023/2024

 

[Machinehead]

I’m going to go with a Tyler Motte comparison. I know I mentioned Vatrano too. Had Sykora late 1st/early 2nd (I only really personally ranked the top 15 guys)

My only advice for him would be to switch to a shorter stick to be more effective. He lugs that branch around sometimes

Otherwise, shot blocking fiend. Forechecking beast. Incredible stick work. Shoot first player. I do think he makes the NHL surprisingly quick. Maybe has a strong camp this season and follows it up with making the team in 2023/2024

For some reason this post reminded me of Zuccarello playing his whole ass career with a nine-foot lance.

Works for him I guess.

 

[cheesymc]

I was hoping the Ducks picked him with the 53rd since we missed out on Kasper.... He looks like he can be a good skilled 2 way pest.

 

[eco's bones]

Good pick. Personally I would have taken McConnell-Barker over him but I doubt very much Sykora would have made it to 97. I was surprised McConnell-Barker made it to 97. I think we made out like bandits with our first two picks. Good job by Drury.

 

[Fitzy]

He had a very dependable backhand shootout move.

 

[Thirty One]

He had a very dependable backhand shootout move.

Such a fun year for shootout. Nylander skating in at a full stop and stickhandling in the crease and then Sykora just pulling it to the backhand and roofing it.

 

[hackeyman]

Sounds like

Few players match Sýkora’s intensity on the ice. He’s all-in, every shift. He bounces from opponent to opponent, barely giving them any time to handle the puck, blocks shots like he’s immune to pain, and attacks loose pucks like the fate of the world depends on his ability to catch them. On the backcheck, he pursues escaping opponents and completely neutralizes them. -EliteProspects 2022 NHL Draft Guide

Based on this description you would think GG picked him.

 

[Machinehead]

Black Book had him @ #30.

Thier scouts either loved him or hated him.

Good reviews:
"He's a hybrid of Tyler Motte and Kailer Yamamoto"
"Smart, and works his tail off every shift"
"Pissed off ay myself for not realizing how good he is earlier in this process. The worst part is that he's the type of player I value and absolutely love, especially going back to my coaching days"

Bad Reviews:
"Another said he works hard but ha zero translatable skill. Not really on thier radar."
"Lack foo high end skill will keep him from being a regular on the top two lines"

"Zero transferable skill" is amazing. I love that take.

 

[UnSandvich]

Iirc the Black Book had him pegged as a 30-35 pt Middle/Bottom 6er. Coupled with his skating & defensive game, I take that with this roster all day long. I’ll post more about the pick when I get home from work lol, but I do absolutely love it.

 

[hackeyman]

That guy is so nerdy but he actually knows his hockey.

 

[romba]

Does he play center at all or is strictly Lw?

is anyone really strictly a wing? these are the questions that keep my up at night....

 

[Lays]

is anyone really strictly a wing? these are the questions that keep my up at night....

Yes

 

[Hunter Gathers]

"Zero transferable skill" is amazing. I love that take.

It actually sounds like one of the dumbest scouting quips I've ever heard, lol.

 

[Ruggs225]

is anyone really strictly a wing? these are the questions that keep my up at night....

You know what kept me up.

Trying to think of where i would want Bedard to end up out of Isles, pens or debbies.

Bc u know its gonna happen that a metro team wins the lottery. Philly has great odds too, but i would clearly rather them than these other three. Same with washington.

 

[Synergy27]

It’s amazing how kids get linked to teams and then they end up drafting them. This kid was my #1 target for this pick. Happy it came to fruition.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

It’s amazing how kids get linked to teams and then they end up drafting them. This kid was my #1 target for this pick. Happy it came to fruition.

Mine was Wright. Unbelievable i never seem to get what I want

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Yamamoto/Motte hybrid is a really, really good player considering that each of those players strengths is the others weakness.

Does it mean that he'll get there? Of course not, but its a fun comp.

 

[Luger]

Maybe a Callahan clone?