'Juraj Slafkovsky is a bust': Why St. Louis could consider shaking up his spot on the top line
In a very physical game filled with chances for Juraj Slafkovsky to impose himself against the Bruins, many observers were very disappointed with his performance.
Saturday night's game between the Canadiens and the Bruins quickly took a physical turn, and some people (including me) expected to see Juraj Slafkovsky dominate in that kind of environment.
But right from the start, you could see something was off.
And that's when reactions started piling up...
According to many, Slafkovsky wasn't able to win his battles along the boards. I have to admit I agree.
A physical game, high expectations, and a Canadiens player struggling to keep up
The criticism toward him was very direct. We even got to read what Anthony Martineau thought:
"It's a physical game.
It's exactly the kind of game where Slafkovsky is supposed to shine. He's losing the majority of his battles, falling repeatedly, and lacking explosiveness.
I'm writing this because I'm one of the most optimistic when it comes to Juraj.
But tonight, it's disappointing so far."
- Anthony Martineau
It's exactly the kind of game where Slafkovsky is supposed to shine. He's losing the majority of his battles, falling repeatedly, and lacking explosiveness.
I'm writing this because I'm one of the most optimistic when it comes to Juraj.
But tonight, it's disappointing so far."
- Anthony Martineau
Another message said:
"Slafkovsky sometimes play like he's shorter than Cole.
Use your body big guy, not many players should be able to make you fall on your ass.
I'm sure he'll figure it out, but it's frustrating sometimes."
- Alex
Use your body big guy, not many players should be able to make you fall on your ass.
I'm sure he'll figure it out, but it's frustrating sometimes."
- Alex
Fans even noted that the Bruins were having fun at his expense...
Many are now wondering whether he still deserves that much ice time with Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield.
In my opinion, he still deserves the benefit of the doubt, but patience is starting to wear thin...
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