You’ll be surprised to learn that yesterday, Juraj Slafkovsky picked up a point. This is becoming a habit.
His assist on Nick Suzuki’s goal (now a habit, too) was his ninth straight game on the score sheet. Earlier this season, he had a streak of eight such games.
Since returning from the All-Star break, he has 21 points in 23 games. He also has 23 points in his last 25 games.
We could take the angle of analyzing his game or analyzing what’s in store for him next year with the return of Kirby Dach. But in reality, we have to talk about two things in relation to yesterday’s game.
And when I say two things, I mean two statements.
At the first intermission of yesterday’s game, Marc Denis asked him some questions. And the 19-year-old (he’ll be 20 tomorrow), instead of being happy about his point streak, said he was happier about his captain’s goal.
After all, Nick Suzuki scored his 30th goal yesterday. It’s a first for him in the NHL.
“I’m much happier for Nick who is up to 30 goals than for my sequence!”
-Juraj Slafkovsky pic.twitter.com/5NoRHccfKq– RDS (@RDSca) March 29, 2024
Then, after the game, Juraj Slafkovsky was asked about his recent performances and progress. And that’s when he said he was “just warming up” for what’s to come.
And that got a reaction.
Juraj Slafkovsky on his recent performances, with the big smile: “I’m just warming up!”
How can you not appreciate the kid’s personality! #CH #Habs #Canadiens pic.twitter.com/0d7tCAH6pe
– Marc-Olivier Beaudoin (@MOBeaudoin1) March 29, 2024
After all, even if it’s just words, he still showed himself to be a team player and confident in his abilities. It would have been easy to talk about him with Marc Denis or even get the tape out at the end of the game, but he didn’t.
We know he likes to win and wants to improve. These are encouraging signs for the young man and for the Canadiens, who also count on Cayden Primeau to say the right things. #Culture
Breaking news
– Official: Russian goalie arrives in Philly.
Fedotov’s signed a 1-year EL contract last season but was tolled on June 14, 2023 to the 2023-24 season.
As a result, he will play out the remainder of this season on that contract, at which point he’ll be a UFA. https://t.co/uACHAzqT6g
– CapFriendly (@CapFriendly) March 29, 2024
– Worth keeping an eye on.
Tonight 7:00 PM #RDS the #Rocket de Laval is back at home with 8 games left on the schedule – Host the #Senateurs de Belleville who are only 2 points behind 5th place – held by Laval – The #Sens have two more games to play – very important game
– Stephane Leroux (@StephRDSJunior) March 29, 2024
– Trois-Rivières, a great hockey market.
The playoffs begin tonight in the QMJHL.
The current format will probably be discussed next year.
Part one of a long interview with commissioner Mario Cecchini:
An open door for Trois-Rivières and the USA in the QMJHL https://t.co/duD7NRwjrM
– Mikaël Lalancette (@MikLalancette) March 29, 2024
– Who will lead the Sens next year?
LeBrun on Insider Trading says Steve Staois has a list of candidates for the Sens head coaching position, John Gruden is obviously on the list (Hamilton Bulldogs connection), other bigger names such as Todd McLellan, Dean Evason and Craig Berube among others are also on this list
– NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) March 29, 2024
– Enjoy.