Indeed, the forward scored his first career hat trick Tuesday night, but beyond that, his progression is just incredible. He is so confident that it's scary.
Slaf does everything right on the ice, he's really becoming a complete player. He defends his territory well, can score in all ways, sets up his teammates well, and above all, it's practically impossible to take the puck away from him.
In short, he's simply dominant and let's not forget that he's only 20 years old and it's his first full season. Last year, he was injured for a long time.
In addition to scoring, Slaf allows himself some cheeky or daring moments, like that pass to Cole Caufield during the game against the Flyers. Here's a comment from an internet user:
Juraj made a pass with the stick between the legs, worthy of a player full of confidence. Imagine when his body matures, when he's 25 years old...
