Juraj Slafkovsky's Recent Emergence Draws Shane Wright's Attention
After a lackluster freshman year and a slow start to his sophomore season, 2022's first overall pick, Juraj Slafkovsky, has recently exploded onto the scene in an impressive manner. The forward has now etched his name in Montreal Canadiens history, boasting the longest point streak ever recorded by a teenager with 12 points (6 goals, 6 assists).
Juraj Slafkovsky's Rise To Stardom Draws Shane Wright's Attention
Juraj Slafkovsky is finally showcasing his talents and justifying his high draft selection. Speaking out on his recent surge, top 5 pick Shane Wright commented on Slafkovsky's remarkable rise.
Shane Wright has a history with Montreal, having been the consensus number one pick in draft rankings. However, on July 7th, the Canadiens opted for the Slovakian sensation instead. Wright's reaction at the Bell Centre, visibly upset and eagerly awaiting his selection, earned him a reputation, with his glare towards the Canadiens table not being well-received.
Here's what Shane Wright had to say about Slafkovsky's recent hot streak.
Currently, Wright is still in the developmental stage, playing consistently well with the Coachella Valley Firebirds, the Kraken's affiliate team, maintaining an almost point-per-game pace.
The future promises to be an intriguing battle between these two rising stars.
Who do you think will be the better player?
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23 FEVRIER | 375 ANSWERS Juraj Slafkovsky's Recent Emergence Draws Shane Wright's Attention Who do you think will be the better player? | ||
| Slafkovsky | 283 | 75.5 % |
| Wright | 92 | 24.5 % |
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