Yea, this is going to be a good deal for the Habs in a few years. Juraj Slafkovsky always had the size, shot and talent, but he really improved on making quick efficient plays that led to an increase in production late last year. Nick Suzuki really deserves a lot of credit, when according to Kevin Bieksa, he went to the coach and said, "‘Put him on my line. I’m gonna help teach him to play the right way on both sides of the ice". Since then, Slafkovsky's game has grown leaps and bounds. Also, he was really good as an agitating power forward and took a huge step forward as a leader for Slovakia during this past IIHF World Championships. I think this deal will be great for the Habs even if he only imrpoves from the 50 point range to let's say being an annual 30 goal with 70 points guy. It's the fact he also has a physical game and will provide growing leadership to the team.
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