It's unclear what's been happening over the past month, but Juraj Slafkovsky has transformed into a different player. He's robust, winning his one-on-one battles, creating space for Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield, feeding them, driving to the net, scoring – basically excelling in every aspect.
This is a significant statement, considering Byfield is becoming a star player in the NHL, and Slafkovsky is emerging as a formidable top-6 member. He's undoubtedly part of the opposing team's game plan, and he's responding brilliantly.
After some doubts, we're finally seeing his full potential, and if he continues to develop this way, the Canadiens will have quite a player for a very long time.
