David Savard: “If Juraj Slafkovský doesn’t perform, it will be difficult to win”

When the Canadiens drafted Juraj Slafkovský first overall in 2022, they did so with one clear goal in mind: to capitalize on his potential to become a dominant player in big games. By going for a player with such an imposing frame who was also talented, the club wanted to get its big power forward.
These are rare and precious commodities on the Bettman circuit.
And after three years, one thing is clear: when Slaf plays big hockey, he’s capable of being that player. He still needs to