It's not easy being such a highly touted pick in a market like Montreal. Every move Slaf makes is closely scrutinized, and when the results don't come, criticism quickly follows.
According to Nick Suzuki, it's unfair:
One aspect that people tend to overlook is the defensive side of the game. However, Slafkovsky is good in that area, which is strongly in his favor according to the coach.
This explains why number 20 is still in the top 6, even when he's not producing offensively. He's responsible in all areas of the ice, and even if he's not contributing on the scoresheet, he doesn't harm the team. Production will come; he has the talent to make it happen.
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5 NOVEMBRE | 271 ANSWERS Major statements from Nick Suzuki and Martin St-Louis about Juraj Slafkovsky Are you satisfied with Slafkovsky's overall performance on the ice? | ||
Yes | 165 | 60.9 % |
No | 106 | 39.1 % |
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