| Petr Sykora |
| Petr Sykora Right Wing Left-Handed Shot Height: 6' 0", Weight: 190 pounds Born: 11.19.76 Plzen, Czech Republic |
| How he arrived: Via Entry Draft How he left: Traded to the Anaheim Ducks with Mike Commodore, J.F. Damphousse, and Igor Pohanka for Jeff Friesen, Oleg Tverdovsky, and Maxim Balmochnykh, 7.6.02 How he returned: Signed as a free agent from Dynamo Minsk (KHL), 10.5.11 How he left again: Still Active With The Devils |
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| Regular Season Statistics with the Franchise Stats in bold signifies team leader. |
Sykora had already had some sufficient time in North America minor leagues BEFORE he was drafted by the Devils, having
played parts of 2 seasons with the Cleveland Lumberjacks and the Detroit Vipers in the IHL. So it was no surprise that he
made an immediate impact on the Devils, having been chosen to the NHL's All-Rookie Team in 96.
That was also the first time he would get to play with fellow countryman Patrik Elias in North America, which would be useful
once the A-Line was formed. Playing with Elias and Jason Arnott as linemates, he would have some of his best offensive years
in his career, including a career high 35 goals in 2000-01, and a Stanley Cup in 2000 with being one game short of having 2 in a
row.
His production went down in 01-02, as well as the team taking an early exit in the playoffs. It was time to reshape the team, so
he was shipped to the Ducks, who would face the Devils in the following Cup finals.
His stint with the Ducks (2 1/2 seasons) would be the longest he has with one team since he left the Devils, as he bounced
around from there to the Rangers, to the Oilers, and now the Penguins since the lockout. This past season with the Pens was his
best one since offensively, scoring 63 points and a key double OT goal in the 08 Finals against the Red Wings.
He gave the Czech League and the KHL a try after he was let go by the Minnesota Wild, but he wanted one more try at the
NHL. Lou Lamoriello would sign him to a professional tryout contract for 2011 camp. He lead the team in goals scored in the
preseason, and all-around, played very well. It lead to signing a one-year deal; this year's feel good story from camp.
played parts of 2 seasons with the Cleveland Lumberjacks and the Detroit Vipers in the IHL. So it was no surprise that he
made an immediate impact on the Devils, having been chosen to the NHL's All-Rookie Team in 96.
That was also the first time he would get to play with fellow countryman Patrik Elias in North America, which would be useful
once the A-Line was formed. Playing with Elias and Jason Arnott as linemates, he would have some of his best offensive years
in his career, including a career high 35 goals in 2000-01, and a Stanley Cup in 2000 with being one game short of having 2 in a
row.
His production went down in 01-02, as well as the team taking an early exit in the playoffs. It was time to reshape the team, so
he was shipped to the Ducks, who would face the Devils in the following Cup finals.
His stint with the Ducks (2 1/2 seasons) would be the longest he has with one team since he left the Devils, as he bounced
around from there to the Rangers, to the Oilers, and now the Penguins since the lockout. This past season with the Pens was his
best one since offensively, scoring 63 points and a key double OT goal in the 08 Finals against the Red Wings.
He gave the Czech League and the KHL a try after he was let go by the Minnesota Wild, but he wanted one more try at the
NHL. Lou Lamoriello would sign him to a professional tryout contract for 2011 camp. He lead the team in goals scored in the
preseason, and all-around, played very well. It lead to signing a one-year deal; this year's feel good story from camp.
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| Entry Draft: 1995 First Round Pick (18th overall) by the New Jersey Devils |
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