LW Nicolas Sykora - Sioux City, USHL (2025 Draft)

[BKarchitect]

Figured he probably deserves a thread at this point (I searched and didn't see a thread - if there is one, feel free to merge this). Son of Devils and Czech legend Petr Sykora (one of my favorite players from that era!). Profiles as a speedy, dangerous scorer like his dad - albeit almost certainly not at that level. He's 6'-0" tall like his dad but Petr was really strong on his skates so there's definitely room for Nicolas to fill out and be pretty stout.

Central Scouting has him #77 among North American skaters which likely puts him in contention for a 4th round type selection, if we use that as a guide. His overall production in the USHL looks good but not great - but a closer look and since getting dealt to Sioux City he's sitting right near a PPG pace which is very good production and puts him in range of guys like John Mustard and Brodie Ziemer last year - and they both got selected in the 3rd round. Did not watch the Hlinka but appears to have acquitted himself quite well.

He's committed to Quinnipiac - EP lists for fall '26 but if he keeps up this production, I think we may seem him on campus next fall along with another USHL scoring star and 2007-born forward, Ethan Wyttenbach.

His bloodlines won't hurt his chances at getting drafted - guessing in that rounds 3-5 range based purely on his profile and rising stock & performance.

@Pavel Buchnevich have you seen him at all lately? Any thoughts?

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[jtechkid]

He’s trending up huge in my view - I think he goes second round . He look great in USA all star game and he’s scoring at great pace at Sioux for not a ton of ice time ( seen like 4 games ). His shot might be one of best in the draft .

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

@Pavel Buchnevich have you seen him at all lately? Any thoughts?

Haven’t watched him this season, but hasn’t stood out to me in the past.

Planning to binge the USHL in February. Only seen the NTDP so far this season.