Juraj Slafkovsky may not start the season in Montreal according to Jeff Gorton
Even though he was the first pick in the last draft by the Habs, Juraj Slafkovsky will have to prove himself to start the next season in Montreal.
At least that's what CH vice president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton said on an episode of The Bob McCown Podcast, and he didn't hesitate to compare Slafkovsky's situation with last year's first-round pick, Owen Power.
However, Gorton says that the young Slovak has everything it takes to help the Habs as early as this year, but he mentions in passing that he is still very young and still has a lot to learn.
Even though the team is rebuilding, Gorton believes the Habs could improve faster than expected, adding that he and Kent Hughes would like to make Montreal a popular destination for free-agent players.
"When I was in New York, there were always players who wanted to come to New York. In Boston, we also had people who wanted to come. That's what we have to do. We have to create that environment."
Let's just say that Gorton's statement is likely to please some Habs fans, but let's face it, it's probably not going to be next fall that we're going to see much improvement.
To watch the clip from The Bob McCown Podcast, click below.
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