Slafkovsky: the Habs send him videos of Mikko Rantanen and Patrick Kane

Regardless of who he takes his cues from, Slaf needs to keep it up, because he’s clearly on the right track right now.

Above all, it’s the young man’s confidence and swagger on the ice that have been making themselves felt over the past few games.

It was often said during his first season in the NHL that he looked like a toddler on the ice, but lately it’s quite the opposite.

Slaf is arrogant, he’s solid on his skates, he goes into scrimmages to bump into other players… He’s come out of his shell and right now, he’s a sight to behold.

We must also salute the work of the coaching staff and the organization, because they’re doing a great job of coaching the first pick of the 2022 draft. It takes a certain willingness on the part of the player, but also on the part of management.

That wasn’t always the case before with young players, after all…

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– The atmosphere is incredible.

– He’s smiling!

– Good write-up on the Rocket’s newcomer.

– It’s money.