Despite a slow start to the 2024-25 NHL season, Juraj Slafkovsky is quickly becoming a key player for the Montreal Canadiens. In his second full NHL season, he has four points in four games, including a goal and three assists. Showing significant progress, he has accumulated 36 points over his last 39 games, indicating his offensive game is on the rise.
Slafkovsky’s self-awareness has been crucial to his development. While he’s acknowledged slow starts in the past, he is now motivated to elevate his performance from the beginning of the season. Even if his scoring is not at its peak, he continues to find ways to contribute due to the efforts he put in during the offseason to bulk up and increase his strength.
The Offensive Explosion Will Come for Slafkovsky
According to TSN’s Frank Corrado, Slafkovsky’s success will depend on his ability to dominate the front of the net, utilizing his size and strength to outmuscle defensemen. By establishing himself as a net-front presence, Slafkovsky can become a significant scoring threat.
With his continued improvement, there is potential for Slafkovsky to make a significant leap in production. Corrado even suggests that he could reach 70 points this season if he maintains his current trajectory.
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