A Major Change Could Be Coming for Juraj Slafkovsky as the Canadiens Drop a Big Hint
We have an interesting situation today with the Montreal Canadiens involving the young forward Juraj Slafkovsky. He is currently practicing with the centers and with specialist Marc Bureau.
It really seems like the organization is preparing to give him a chance as a center eventually.
This has been discussed for a while, and don't be surprised if it becomes official.
Juraj Slafkovsky practices with the centers
Check out what the excellent Marc-Olivier Cook just reported.
So today, before the start of regular practice, there was a faceoff clinic with expert Marc Bureau.
The participants in this special clinic are: Christian Dvorak, Nick Suzuki, Kirby Dach, Jake Evans, Alex Newhook, and Juraj Slafkovsky.
Yes, the surprising name on this list is the last one.
Do you think it's a good idea to try Slaf as a center? It's worth noting that there is clearly a need to fill at that position for the Montreal Canadiens right now (at the second-line center spot).
Slafkovsky, 20 years old, is a 6-foot-3, 225-pound forward who seems to have the hockey IQ necessary to play at center.
The Canadiens' 2022 first-overall pick has accumulated 15 points, including two goals, in 27 games this season.
Unfortunately, he hasn't had the start to the season that was hoped for, especially after signing a big contract in recent months (earning $7.6 million per year, until 2033).
If Kirby Dach isn't the solution as the second-line center, Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton will need to quickly find an answer.
Could that solution actually be in Buffalo? As we reported earlier, a trade involving Dylan Cozens could be taking shape according to insiders.
Details to follow.
