In some respects, it feels like Adam Sykora’s a lot older than he really is. In truth, the New York Rangers forward prospect just celebrated his 21st birthday last week.
But here he is attending his fourth rookie camp and prepping for his third season in North America. So, the forward from Slovakia feels a responsibility to guide the less-experienced prospects here, while trying to make a case that he’s ready for his chance to play in the NHL, as well.
“I’m just trying to be the best guy on the ice, be a leader, just support everybody, be a great leader on this team,” Sykora explained at the start of rookie camp.