The Montreal Canadiens forward, Juraj Slafkovsky, recently shared his thoughts on the challenges he faces this season. Despite some progress since his arrival in the NHL, the young Slovak selected first overall in the 2022 draft admits to having difficulty finding the consistency and intensity of his game.
I feel like I skated more [lors du dernier match]. I don’t know, I have a problem with my skating this year. For some reason I haven’t been skating as much. Last year, I was going to the net, making plays, all those little passes were better. Maybe I played a little more physical, I won a few battles.
Juraj Slafkovsky
With only 23 points, including four goals, in 38 games this season, the 20-year-old left winger is struggling to produce consistently. Compared to the previous season, where he showed flashes of his potential with a 50-point haul, Slafkovsky is looking to restore his level of play.
During Saturday’s game against the Dallas Stars, Slavs led the team with seven hits as well as five blocked shots. He thus revealed the robust aspect of the team which is reflected in the head coach’s game plan. Martin St. Louis.
Little by little I’m becoming a 4th line player *laughs*… even I had a few hits today and we want to be physical, we want to play hard. We want to be tough to play against and I feel like we’re getting there.
Juraj Slafkovsky
All the same, despite everything, the Habs find themselves in a good position to “be in the mix. » It is clear that a Slafkovsky who plays to the height of his talent can only be beneficial to the team.
The Canadian took the road to Salt Lake City to face the Utah Hockey Club on Tuesday.
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