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Juraj Slafkovsky’s progress is certainly one of the great stories to come out of the Habs this season.
The Slovakian is full of confidence, and has learned how to use his body to create things on the ice.
What’s more, he’s been producing at a really interesting pace offensively for the past 40-45 games.
Slaf is only two points away from the 50 plateau, and one goal away from the 20 plateau.
He’s really having a great season for a guy who celebrated his 20th birthday about two weeks ago, on March 30.
From the outside, there’s been a lot of talk about him lately, and that’s to be expected…
But even the team captain, who is usually reserved in his comments, seems dazzled by the talent of his linemate.
Nick Suzuki believes Slaf has the potential to be one of the top five wingers in the league:
I think his ceiling is really high […] I think everyone sees what needs to be done for him to be one of the top five wingers in the league. – Nick Suzuki
Arpon Basu explained it well in his article: these are good comments… Especially as they come from Suzuki’s mouth, who doesn’t usually speak out of turn:
Canadiens weekly notebook is out: Do teams that play a lot of one-goal games get better at them the next season? Also, fellow BU alum Brady Tkachuk on Lane Hutson, Nick Suzuki on Juraj Slafkovský’s ceiling and more: https://t.co/syUOXo2Be7
– Arpon Basu (@ArponBasu) April 15, 2024
If that happens, the Habs will be in for a real treat.
They’ll have the luxury of one of the NHL’s best two-way centers in Suzuki, and if Slaf can be one of the game’s most dominant wingers, every game will be interesting to watch.
That’s not always been the case over the past two years, we agree.
Nick Suzuki is in a good position to speak, because he’s around Slaf every day… And because he’s been around the best wingers in the National League during his All-Star Game appearances.
Time will tell, though. For now, there’s plenty to suggest that Slafkovsky has the talent and skills to be an electrifying NHL player, and that’s exactly why he was drafted with the very first pick in 2022.
You know, when they say you have to be patient with young players… That’s exactly what they mean.
In bursts
– Ah!
Hearing Rutger McGroarty, Winnipeg’s 2022 first-rounder, will return for his junior year at Michigan. Jets and his advisors discussed today, and team supported his decision.
– Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) April 15, 2024
– Happy reading.
Great meeting with David Perron today. He shared his commitment as a leader with the Red Wings.
An invaluable veteran for this young team that’s playing big in its two games against the Habs.https://t.co/eZhv9fqdbe @RDSca
– Patrick Friolet (@PFrioletRDS) April 15, 2024
– Well deserved.
Auston Matthews, Roman Josi and Nazem Kadri are this week’s starshttps://t.co/UFrNrzpOCr
– RDS (@RDSca) April 15, 2024
– Contract extension for Bill Zito.
Good afternoon indeed!
We have agreed to a multi-year contract extension with Bill Zito and promoted him to President, Hockey Operations and General Manager.
” https://t.co/D7H0HZOVLD pic.twitter.com/aX7P1umnnr
– x – Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) April 15, 2024
– Big week for the Rocket.
Big week
Big weekIf you feel like making some noise in Belleville on Friday
https://t.co/jlWcMhyoiA
If you feel like cheering on us in Belleville on Friday
– Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) April 15, 2024
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