Petr Sykora

by Happy Girl on Jan 20, 2010 11:36 AM CST

So I just saw that Petr Sykora cleared waivers on TSN. I think he's a rightie. What are your thoughts on the Stars picking him up? $1.6M contract IIRC. It just seems to me it could be a band aid type of thing but with Lehts out and our need for right shots, I don't know. I wonder if he can play goal? And sorry I don't know if this is the right place for this. I'm still kind of new here. I just talk a lot. - love ya - hg

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The problem with Sykora...

is that he’s only got three points on the year and he’s injury prone. He’s not what he used to be.

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by Brad_Richards_Rocks on Jan 20, 2010 11:51 AM CST reply actions

He’s only 33 and he recorded 46 points last season, so one would assume he’s probably got something left in the tank.

Minnesota gave him top 6 minutes for a few games, then reduced his minutes. He’s not effective on the third or forth line. If I’m not mistaken, he’s always been a streaky guy; and he seemed to reward teams that stuck with him through the cold streaks. I think he could have a positive impact here, if we gave him top 6 minutes… but I’m not sure that I’d want to give him top 6 minutes. We have depth at forward; let’s use it!

Being a rightie certainly helps, but (hopefully) that will be addressed at the trade deadline or in the off-season.

by colbymulkey on Jan 20, 2010 12:09 PM CST reply actions

Picking him up on re-entry waivers..

If the Stars could get him on the rebound, I’d take him. Half the price for a right handed shot the Stars need.

He’s at least worth a shot anyway.

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by Art Middleton on Jan 20, 2010 2:11 PM CST reply actions