With the 178th pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, the Capitals have selected center Petr Sikora from the Czech Jr. league.
“Sikora is a forechecking forward with good puck control. He pursues the puck with a remarkable intensity, often lunging and sliding to get his stick on it. He shields the puck and wins every battle of will. His desire to score and get the puck back is just bigger than the opponent’s ability to stop him.” -EliteProspects 2024 NHL Draft Guide
Here’s where Sikora landed on various pre-draft rankings:
- Ranked #150 by MCKEEN’S HOCKEY
- Ranked #87 by FLOHOCKEY/CHRIS PETERS
- Ranked #163 by FCHOCKEY
- Ranked #37 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (EU Skaters)
- Ranked #85 by DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY
- Ranked #157 by RECRUIT SCOUTING
Check out Sikora in action: