Juraj Slafkovský’s Impressive Progress in NHL: Is Top 3 Placement Next?

news-content">He has had a very successful season. In his second year in the NHL, Juraj Slafkovský played all 82 games of the regular season, collecting 50 points for 20 goals and 30 assists. His progress from the first season is significant and according to Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki, he will go even higher. How high does he see it?

In an interview after the end of the season with local journalists, he evaluated his season. He mentioned his start when Slafkovský was in the attack with Kirby Dach, but when he was injured, he was looking for longer.

“When Kirby Dach was injured, he was looking for his attack, then when we started playing together, he started, he got a lot of confidence. He’s an excellent player, he just needed a boost of confidence to take his game to the next level.” said his offensive master. Cole Caufield will also play with them in the first attack.

Suzuki was the most productive player in the team, scoring 77 points (33 + 44), Caufield was second with 65 points (28 + 37). In front of the fourth Slafkovský is the defender Mike Matheson with 62 points (11 + 51).

One of the journalists asked Suzuki where he thought Slafkovský would take him. “I told one of the reporters that he was going to be in the top five in the league. In that regard, one of the journalists present said that he could not be among the top three.

“Yes, he will be in the top 3. We will get him there. He has everything. Experience will come with time, he will gain more self-confidence. He’s going to be stronger, faster, bigger, it’s very scary when you look at where he is now.” Suzuki said.

His first season was not very successful, he was injured in early January, until then he played 39 games with a record of four goals and six assists. At the end of the second one, however, it’s even longer than the team expected.

“It’s a draft pick. His first year was not what he expected. However, it is a difficult league that he entered at the age of 18. The second year is always easier. He did a good job. Maybe where he is now is a little further than we thought. “ added Suzuki.