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Juraj Slafkovský and Šimon Nemec were among the most talented talents at the NHL combine in Buffalo last week. The young people had a number of interviews with clubs. The former had a more significant public outing. Also because of better English, but mainly because he is fighting for the post of draft unit. They are both on holiday in Turkey with their friend Filip Mešár. Before that, they shared with us their feelings after the American trip.
Juro has shown Canadians that we have respect, but we are not afraid, says SIMON NEMEC
„A well-deserved holiday in Turkey awaits us. We are finally going to get some rest with Simon and Philip. Next to the hotel, Samo Takáč is already waiting for us, “ Juraj Slafkovský reported the plan. He praised the young men’s camp in Buffalo. “Combine is very good for players who need to show more. I did not undergo the physical testing, as I was just after the season, but every single interview with the club representatives gave me something. “
The German had similar feelings. “It’s a great experience, an intermediate step between the junior age and the NHL. One had the opportunity to peek into the best league in the world. “
The Slovak super-talents did not have to pass physical tests, as they only recently ended the season at the World Championships in Finland. They only had interviews and balance tests. “It simply came to our notice then. Some boys already have summer training, we were just finishing the season, so we didn’t have to go for physical tests, “ the defender explained.
GERMAN SURPRISED ITS ENGLISH
Slafkovský was sovereign during the interviews, he had no problem switching straight into English with his witty nature. He amused the most overseas journalists when he replied that, although he was not at the dinner with the Montreal representatives as his biggest competitor in the fight for the draft unit Shane Wright, the interviews themselves liked him better. “I am trying to be myself. I’m glad I can have fun and my conversations are not boring and without emotion, “ a well-built attacker winked.
„Juro is a famous joker. Good thing he said that. We Europeans are not expected to do so. He showed that we have respect for Canadians, but we are not afraid of them. “ Simon Nemec laughed, summarizing his interviews. “It was difficult, because in some rooms of clubs that choose high in the draft, a lot of people look at you. I know I have reserves in English, but overall it was nice. I myself was surprised at how much I knew. “
Around Germany, Arizona moves the most all season. Therefore, it was not surprising who he talked to the longest. “I had interviews with 21 teams together. Only one interview was allowed with each. It was longer with the Coyotes, as Jura and four other players were still at dinner with the team. Arizona is very interested, but I wouldn’t commit to it. Many things can still change. “
Juraj Slafkovský and Šimon Nemec
Source: TASR
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Slafkovsky had fewer talks, which is understandable, as his fight for the post of unit is expected. “There were a total of fourteen of them, the longest with Montreal and New Jersey. I had an extra meeting with the Canadiens, and then I traveled to New Jersey. “ said the attacker, who has a clear goal. “If it was up to me, I’d rather be in the top three. Of course, everything can change, but I believe in my ability. It will be important for the club that chooses me to believe that I can move on. “ the native of Košice wished.
The mini-puzzle was provoked by a bad translation of Nemcov’s statement, in which our defender was to say that he was better at everything than his Czech competitor David Jiříček.
“I think when David read it, he understood what I meant. The communication barrier has played its part. Still, it was an interview with a Canadian journalist who spoke more French. Maybe I would say it differently in Slovak. I was asked if I thought I was the best defender on the draft, which I answered in the affirmative, but I’m definitely not the best in everything. I have reserves in which the Czech colleague is better. So I would close it and not deal with it further. I or I can go higher and it doesn’t have to mean anything in my career, ” said the defender of Nitra.
He also met WRIGHT
His friend Slafkovský would like to play in the NHL since the autumn, as he is more restrained. “The journey will be challenging for everyone. Some will get into the profile right away, others in a year or two. I will do my best to fight my way through there as soon as possible, but I do not want to make any specific statements. “ continued a native of Liptovský Mikuláš.
The striker completed an extra meeting in New Jersey, where he flew after the end of the NHL combin. “We had four meetings there. They showed us the hall, we met with the general manager. We were with a fitness and mental trainer and we did a reaction test. I enjoyed it, ” said the national team leader, who could see himself for the first time with his main competitor in the fight for the NHL draft unit. “Shan and I didn’t meet in private, but he’s a great guy,” added Juraj Slafkovský.
MEŠÁR NA “BENČI” DIDN’T SURPRISE
Filip Mešár dominated all young men at the NHL Combine in bench press. “It didn’t surprise me at all, as I know how demanding summer training he had under coach Mikulo in Poprad. Filip is also a very strong player physically, which he showed, “ Šimon Nemec evaluated his friends’ performance.
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