The Flyers like players with versatility, for instance, those that can play both center and wing. Mika Cyr is that guy, and he can hit the net with accuracy. Unfortunately, his size, as he stands at 5’9,” is one of the main reasons he has gone undrafted in the past three drafts. Cyr has been playing hockey practically since he was born, as he hails from Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska, NB, CAN, which turns out to be a great hockey town.
Cyr was an invite to both Flyers Developmental and Rookie Camps. He had to make an impression in a short amount of time, and boy has he opened some eyes. The young man in Cyr can skate, shoot, and play a 200ft game. He missed almost half of the 2016-17 season with growth plate issues, but that has not slowed him down one bit. He was fifth on the team in scoring in 2017-18 with 40 points, and fourth on the team in 2018-19 with 67 points. He is just realizing his star potential, and there is a reason he is an Alternate Captain, “I need to work on every aspect of my game. That’s how you get better, especially my play without the puck.”
Cyr continues, “You have the puck for maybe 30 seconds to a minute. Watching film is huge, that’s how you learn. I’m trying to watch the best players here, and learn from them.”
This young stud is 19-years-old, and boy can he shoot. To be quite honest, his hockey skills rank off the charts, and he just knows how to put the biscuit top shelf, “Where Momma hides the cookies.” Believe it or not, Cyr is also a good skater, and he knows when to turn on the jets. He reminds me a lot of Danny Briere, and we all know how his career ended up. Cyr is a ball of energy, and he never quits on a play. All in all, Cyr possesses all the tools to succeed in the NHL, and he could be a valuable asset for the Flyers in the future. Cyr has been invited to Flyers Training Camp, which opens Friday, so keep your eyes peeled for #89,“It’s a huge step. I just want to compete my hardest, and compete for a spot.”
The young prospect continues, “The fans of Moncton, their the best. They supported me a lot throughout my career. I know they will be there for me.”
Cyr has really matured into a solid playmaker. He’s well composed on the ice and remains very calm. Cyr turns on the jets in the neutral zone and razzles and dazzles between defenders. Moreover, he’s like a magician on skates, as he is never out on a play. Cyr just appears out of nowhere to break up plays in the defensive zone, as well. He’s really molding himself into a solid two-way player.
His parents have helped him evolve into the player he is today, and person for that matter, “My family has been so good to me, especially with sports. I’m so thankful for them, they have no idea, but they mean a lot to me.”
This young stud in Cyr was born July 14, 1999, and this was a day a star was born. He found a passion, and a love for the sport of hockey mainly from the time he was born. Cyr is learning the game proper way, and he takes nothing for granted.
This 19-year-old young prospect in Cyr knew the importance of just having fun, and building confidence for the new season in 2018-19. Cyr worked hard in the offseason, and he was able to improve his game tremendously. In his third full season for the Moncton Wildcats, he registered 28 goals, and 38 assists in 66 games played. Cyr seemed to have a ton of confidence for the Wildcats, en route to a career season.
He just works and works, and Cyr took sometime after Flyers Developmental Camp to do what he does best, workout, “I was working on my speed and agility back home with my trainer. It helped. I lost some weight, so I feel a little out there.”
Cyr is a player that can eventually help the Flyers organization in the future. He could turn out to be quite a steal for this team in the future, if he produces a good camp. Hopefully, Cyr will be offered an ELC with the orange and black, and he could fulfill his dream of eventually playing in the NHL.
The good news is that the Flyers have a rich history of finding good undrafted players. For instance, Tim Kerr and Philippe Myers. In the end, Cyr may be no different. One thing is certain Flyers fans, the future is bright in Flyer land.
Mandatory Credit: Marc Grandmaison
