Sikura was traded from the Blackhawks to the Ducks on Thursday in exchange for Maxim Golod.

EDGE Analysis

Sikura has logged 17 points over 58 career NHL games, though those were spread over five seasons. This was his second stint in the Blackhawks' organization, and he'll now head to AHL San Diego to bolster the Ducks' minor-league depth.

Chicago placed Sikura on waivers Tuesday, per Scott Powers of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Sikura was unable to claim a roster spot with the Blackhawks out of training camp, which doesn't come as much of a surprise. He was productive in the AHL last year, posting 33 goals and 73 points in 60 games for Colorado's minor-league affiliate.

Sikura signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Blackhawks on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Sikura spent most of the 2021-22 season with AHL Colorado, racking up an impressive 33 goals and 73 points through 60 contests, but he also drew into five games with the Avalanche, collecting one assist over that span. Sikura will likely once again spend most of his time in the minors in 2022-23.

Sikura, along with Jean-Luc Foudy, Martin Kaut, Mikhail Maltsev, Roland McKeown, Jayson Megna, Keaton Middleton, Trent Miner, Hunter Miska and Justus Annunen, were called up from AHL Colorado on Monday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Sikura and the rest of these players will join the Avalanche for the remainder of their playoff run as a reserve unit. They are unlikely to play unless a number of injuries arise.

Sikura was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Friday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sikura was called up for Friday's game against Tampa Bay and received just 5:20 of ice time. He'll head back to the Eagles looking to continue producing prolifically (35 points in 32 games) until he gets another nod with the Avalanche.

Sikura was recalled from AHL Colorado on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Sikura has logged just four NHL contests this season, but he's been a beast in the AHL, rattling off 35 points in 32 games with the Eagles. It's unclear if he'll enter the lineup while up with the big club, but if he does, Sikura could make for sneaky DFS play.

Sikura was demoted from the active roster to AHL Colorado on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Sikura has averaged 11:06 of ice time and recorded one assist over four NHL appearances this season. The 26-year-old will rejoin AHL Colorado, where he has recorded 31 points over 29 games in 2021-22.

Sikura was plus-1 over 13:05 of ice time while skating on the second line in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

This was the second straight game that Sikura slotted in at wing on Nazem Kadri's line. He replaced Andre Burakovsky midgame Sunday, then filled in for Alex Newhook (non-COVID illness) on Tuesday. Burakovsky was back on the second line, so if all hands were healthy, Sikura likely would have been back on the fourth line or inactive.

Sikura was called up from AHL Colorado on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Sikura will take the place of Alex Newhook, who is out with a non-COVID-19 illness. Sikura moved into a second-line role mid-game against the Sabres on Sunday, but he'll likely play in the middle six Tuesday.

Sikura was sent back to AHL Colorado on Monday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sikura has played in just three games this season in which he tallied one assist, three shouts and three blocks. Even if the Ontario native is brought back to the NHL roster after the All-Star break, he will likely be held in reserve as a healthy scratch more often than not. As such, Sikura figures to be a relative non-factor moving forward.