Dylan Sikura never experienced what it was like to be a blue-chip hockey recruit. His recruitment to Northeastern was pretty ordinary.



He’ll get a taste of it now, though. The only difference is he’s going to have NHL teams pitching him instead of colleges.



The Blackhawks own Sikura’s draft rights and are the only team that can sign him prior to the Aug. 15 deadline. While the NHL does not permit other teams to pursue Sikura while the Blackhawks hold his rights, it’s no secret teams find back channels all the time to express their interest in college players like Sikura who have the option to test free agency.



In Sikura’s case, there’s no doubt every team in the league would line up to sign him if he chose free agency, especially after his hot start this season. Sikura is atop college hockey with 12 points in five games and is being eyed by Team Canada for the Olympics.



“He’s been by far the best skater...