By Andrew Phillip Chernoff | CanucksBanter
December 16, 2023
Vancouver Canucks announced Friday, December 15 that they acquired defenceman Nick Cicek and a 6th round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft from the San Jose Sharks for Jack Studnicka.
“We would like to thank Jack for his time with the Vancouver Canucks,” said Allvin.
“We wish him the best moving forward and are pleased to add another depth defenceman for Abbotsford to work with and develop.”
Patrik Allvin GM Vancouver Canucks
411 on Nick Cicek
- Cicek, 23, appeared in 18 games with the San Jose Barracuda (AHL) this season, registering 3 points (1-2-3) and 21 penalty minutes.
- In 108 career AHL games, all spent with the Barracuda, Cicek has accumulated 31 points (7-24-31) and 121 penalty minutes.
- The 6’3”, 201-pound defenceman has played in 16 NHL games for the San Jose Sharks, collecting four points (0-4-4) and 15 penalty minutes.
- The Winnipeg, Manitoba native originally signed an entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks as an undrafted free agent on April 11, 2022.
The undrafted Cicek has played with the Barracuda on an AHL contract all season but has clearly shown his NHL potential to the San Jose Sharks.
Both Bob Boughner and Barracuda head coach Roy Sommer have raved about Cicek’s leadership and energy, Sommer comparing him to Mario Ferraro.
Pro scouts from other NHL organizations like Cicek too. They like his size, he’s 6-foot-3, and his all-around ability.
He’s smart, skates well for his size, and can move the puck.
He’s seen right now at a future NHL bottom-pairing defenseman, but considering he’s just 21, there’s a lot of room to grow here.
Sheng Peng SJHOCKEYNOW April 12, 2022
Source: nhl.com