2024-25 Team: Sioux City Musketeers (USHL)
Date of Birth: May 24, 2007
Place of Birth: Roseland, New Jersey
Ht: 6-foot-0 Wt: 174 pounds
Shoots: Left
Position: Forward
NHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible
Rankings
- McKeen’s Hockey: 191st
- FC Hockey: 152nd
- NHL Central Scouting Final Rankings (NA Skaters): 109th
Nicolas Sykora, son of long-time NHLer Petr Sýkora, had a strong 2024–25 season in the United States Hockey League (USHL), starting with the Omaha Lancers before being traded to the Sioux City Musketeers in November. After the trade, his game really took off, as he posted 33 points in 44 games with Sioux City and added two more in five playoff games. He also played for the U.S. U18 team in the Hlinka Gretzky Cup earlier in the 2024-25 season, scoring four points in five games.
Sykora is a great playmaker with a lot of upside. He’s got an elite one-timer and a heavy wrist shot, and is a major weapon on the power play, where most of his production comes from. He’s dangerous anywhere in the offensive zone, can rip pucks through traffic, and has the vision to find open teammates.
He creates space on the rush and consistently finds guys in stride entering the offensive zone, which makes him tough to defend.
Risk – 2.75/5, Reward – 3.75/5
Fantasy Hockey Potential
Offense – 7.5/10, Defense – 7.5/10
Awards/Achievements
- AYHL 14U Most Assists (27)
- AYHL 14U Most Goals (39)
- AYHL 14U Most Points (66)
- AYHL 15U (Premier) Champion
- NEPACK 15U Champion
Interviews/Links
Nicolas Sykora Stats
Videos
Free Newsletter
Get NHL Entry Draft coverage delivered to your inbox
In-depth analysis, breaking news, and insider takes - free.
Subscribe Free →
