Adam Sykora Sidelined 4-5 Months With Lower-Body Injury

Forward Adam Sykora will miss four to five months with a lower-body injury after absorbing a crushing hit from Devils defenseman Mikael Diotte during Monday's preseason game. The injury is a crushing blow to the promising Rangers prospect, who had 12 goals and 29 points in 62 AHL games last season with Hartford, alongside three goals and four points across 11 NHL appearances. He was attempting to secure a roster spot or emerge as a primary call-up option for the Blueshirts.