Juraj Slafkovsky Ready To Bounce Back In 2023-24
2 years agoMontreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovsky has promised to play better next season than he did during his rookie campaign. After getting selected first overall in last year's draft, the Slovakian teenager posted only four goals and six assists in 39 appearances before a knee injury ended his debut campaign in January. "I expect the pressure from the fans to be even higher," Slafkovsky told Slovak hockey insider Tomas Prokop. "I believe I'm well prepared, and I'll play better than in my rookie season. I have my goals, but I'll keep them secret." Slafkovsky's debut season was a big disappointment, but he also didn't play much, averaging only 12:12 of ice time per game. With more minutes and confidence, better stats should eventually follow.
Source: Tomas Prokop
Source: Tomas Prokop
Juraj Slafkovsky Returns To Action Tuesday
5 months agoMontreal Canadiens winger Juraj Slafkovsky (upper body) will be back in action against Seattle on Tuesday. Slafkovsky has been out for three games with an upper-body injury. It was initially reported that Slafkovsky had hurt his shoulder, but he denied this Tuesday morning, calling his upper-body ailment simply a "weird injury." The 20-year-old has had a productive start to the campaign, averaging a point per contest in six outings. He sits on one goal and five assists with seven shots. Despite Slafkovsky's return, Kirby Dach will maintain a top-line role versus the Kraken. Slafkovsky will join Alex Newhook and Joel Armia on the second line.
Source: Stu Cowan
Source: Stu Cowan
Juraj Slafkovsky To Miss At Least One Week
5 months agoMontreal Canadiens winger Juraj Slafkovsky (shoulder) will be re-evaluated in a week. After getting hurt in practice, Slafkovsky was able to play through a shoulder injury at the weekend against the Islanders, but he will come out of the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against the Rangers. Kirby Dach will move to the first line in Slafkovsky's absence. Dach has yet to get going this campaign, recording zero goals and one assist in six games with a minus-eight rating. He's in a better spot to make an impact on Tuesday.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Juraj Slafkovsky Hurts Shoulder In Friday's Practice
6 months agoMontreal Canadiens winger Juraj Slafkovsky injured his left shoulder in Friday's practice. Slafkovsky may now miss his first game of the season on Saturday when Montreal plays the Islanders, although he has traveled with the team. An injury that takes him out of the lineup would be a very unfortunate setback for Slafkovsky, as the 20-year-old has had a fine start to the season. With five games played, Slafkovsky has contributed one goal and three assists while delivering a team-high 18 hits. Josh Anderson or Brendan Gallagher might step into the top six in Slafkovsky's absence on Saturday, with a tweak to the first power-play unit then also required.
Source: Eric Engels
Source: Eric Engels
Juraj Slafkovsky Excited To Link Up With Patrik Laine
7 months agoMontreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovsky is very excited about the addition of Patrik Laine, who was acquired from the Columbus Blue Jackets this week. "I'm excited about the season, especially with the Patrik Laine trade," Slafkovsky said at the NHL European Player Media Tour. "It's funny, during the summer you wonder how things are going to be throughout the year and who you're going to play with and what your role is going to be, and I pretty much can't wait to be there already and play." Like Laine, Slafkovsky has faced some difficult times in the NHL in recent years. However, the two could now benefit from playing together.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
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