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Folie in Slovakia: Juraj Slafkovsky says “only in Montreal, people mind their own business”
Charles-Alexis Brisebois
Folie in Slovakia: Juraj Slafkovsky says “only in Montreal, people mind their own business”
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Is Juraj Slafkovsky overthinking things?

This is a question that comes to mind, considering the highs and lows of his season. Yesterday’s game (three points) was a good one, but everyone knows he’s having a rollercoaster season.

I’m asking this because his contract may be affecting him, even if it’s not yet in effect. The player sets big goals for himself and surely wants the CH to get their money’s worth, up to a certain point.

Why am I saying this?

Because in an interview with Jonathan Bernier, Slaf said he doesn’t like anything about his season and that to be satisfied, he would need 35 more points (including 15 goals).

He said this before scoring and collecting two assists against Vancouver. This means that at the 3/4 mark of the season, Slaf would have liked to have 70 points… and currently, he has 38 points, including 12 goals.

No one on the Montreal team has 70 points right now.

It was ambitious for Slaf, who refused to reveal his personal goals at the start of the season. The fact that he’s not close to his individual goal must clearly be on his mind right now.

But that’s not the only thing that must be affecting him, since Slafkovsky seems to really have it in for the attention he receives in Slovakia. He’s already talked about it earlier this season… and recently, again with Jonathan Bernier, he brought it up.

I feel like in Montreal, people mind their own business.

I won’t come across as nice to the Slovaks, but I feel like people in Montreal are more polite. – Juraj Slafkovsky

A few months ago, Slaf had also lashed out at people in his country, and it had made headlines. This time, Slaf hasn’t learned from his mistakes and has spoken out against the Slovaks again.

Because, in my opinion, it’s a mistake. He has the right to say what he wants (and it’s a nice compliment for the Quebecers), but it doesn’t serve any purpose to speak out against the people of his country.

Especially since it wasn’t to ask them to be patient, for example: it was just to complain.

Of course, his words will make waves in Slovakia, he’ll hear about it, and he won’t be able to do anything but think about it. If he wants 35 more points, having a lot on his mind won’t help him, between you and me…


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– News from CF Montréal.

– Jonathan Quick: one more year in New York.

– Not everything is rosy in New York.

– 18 games with at least two points before the age of 21: Juraj Slafkovsky joins Henri Richard.

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