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Devs' lines this morning: Sykora-Elias-Zubrus
Sykora moves up from the fourth line. He has 18 goals and 39 points in 77 games.
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Petr Sykora dropped to fourth line with Ryan Carter and Steve Bernier.
Sykora moves down to the fourth line. He has 17 goals and 38 points in 76 games.
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Devils' lines today: Sykora-Henrique-Clarkson
Sykora moves down to the third line. The veteran winger has 17 goals and 38 points in 75 games.
Sykora said he suffered no broken bones on the play and will be find to play Tuesday in Ottawa.
Sykora is fine despite a facial injury. The scoring winger now has 17 goals and 38 points in 73 games.
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Devils coach Pete DeBoer said he expects Petr Sykora to play Tuesday.
At 36, Sykora isn't getting any younger. The crafty veteran has 10 goals and 23 points in 44 games.
Devils say Petr Sykora is "resting."
At 36, Sykora isn't getting any younger. The crafty veteran has 10 goals and 23 points in 44 games.
Lamoriello said Sykora had flu-like symptoms, so he stayed back at hotel. There's still a chance he'll play tonight.
Sykora is currently playing left wing on the top line. Through six games this season the Plzen native has two assists. If Sykora can't play tonight, look for Mark Fraser to draw in.
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Parise-Elias-Sykora
Sykora moves back up to the top line following a stint as the team's third line center.Through his first five games, the 18th overall pick produced only two assists. Look for him to pick up the production while reunited with friend and linemate Patrik Elias.
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Tedenby-Sykora-Clarkson
Sykora is demoted to the third line where he moves from his natural RW to the C position. In his first four games back in a Devils uni, he only produced two assists. This demotion likely hurts his offensive output.
Veteran forward Petr Sykora has had to wait patiently for a contract from the Devils while general manager Lou Lamoriello found a way to open a spot on the roster.
Sykora earned a job following a very strong preseason. Last season, the former 18th overall pick split the year between the Czech league and the KHL. His fantasy hockey value should be determined by how long Travis Zajac stays out of the lineup.
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He finished the preseason tied for the team lead with two goals and also had one assist in four games. He also had a hat trick in a training camp scrimmage.
Sykora has done everything except win the job outright. Last season, the former 18th overall pick split the year between the Czech league and the KHL. He should earn a contract and get a chance to play on a scoring line at least until Travis Zajac returns.
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The first practice group included a line with Patrik Elias and Petr Sykora together with Zach Parise at left wing.
Sykora was reunited with longtime teammate Elias in an attempt to give Sykora a deeper look. In his last NHL season, the Plzen, Czech Republic native scored two goals and an assist with the Minnesota Wild back in 2009. Look for the former Devil to make the team out of camp.