For several weeks now, Juraj Slafkovsky has found his rhythm and has become a much more dangerous player. Many fans may not be convinced yet, but it's just a matter of time.
Looking elsewhere in the NHL at what is being said about the Slovak, one can start to believe more seriously. The Hurricanes' announcers were a good example of this on Thursday night, saying very positive things about the 2022 first overall pick.
It's quite praiseworthy, but that's not all. The people in Carolina are well-placed to compare him to one of their best players, forward Andrei Svechnikov.
We're talking about a star player here, capable of scoring over 60 points per season and providing very physical play, creating space for his teammates.