Harry Lichtman
The Washington Capitals had a busy Thursday morning with a couple acquisitions. The team signed Theodor Niederbach and Petr Sikora to deals.
Niederbach, 24, was signed to a one-year, two-way contract ($1.025 million/$85,000). In 2025-26, he scored a career-high 13 goals in 52 regular-season games with Frolunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).
During the season, Niederbach ranked fourth on Frolunda in assists (19), fifth in goals, and sixth in points (32). The six-foot, 196-pound forward recorded two points (1 goal, 1 assist) in six SHL playoff games.
Niederbach was originally selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the second round (51st overall) in the 2020 NHL Draft.
Meanwhile, Sikora, 20, was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract, with an average annual value of $995,000. He was selected in the sixth round (178th overall) by the Capitals in the 2024 NHL Draft.
This past season, Sikora recorded nine points (3 goals, 6 assists) in 24 games with HC Ocelari Triniec of the Czech Extraliga (Czechia-1). The six-foot, 194-pound forward led his team in assists and points.
Sikora also added two points in 10 playoff games, along with six points in four games with the Maxa liga’s HC Frydek-Mistek.
Ironically, Sikora not to be confused with former NHL player and two-time Stanley Cup champion, Petr Sykora.
