So far, the Montreal Canadiens have been steadfast in their insistence that the NHL is best for the development of first overall pick, Juraj Slafkovsky.
On Thursday night when the Montreal Canadiens met the Arizona Coyotes, there was a game within the game. For the first time the first overall pick from the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, Juraj Slafkovsky, was facing the third overall pick, Logan Cooley.
Cooley picked up an assist for his eighth point of his rookie season in just 10 games. Slafkovsky has just one assist this season and has recorded 11 points in 49 games in the NHL in parts of two seasons.
Why hasn't Marty St. Louis' magic wand worked on Slafkovsky?
It's rather obvious that Slafkovsky is struggling, so much so, it's become a conversation around the NHL. What can get Slafkovsky, a crucial piece of the rebuild, on the right track? This is the focus of this week's episode of Canadiens Connection podcast.
In addition, we provide an injury update with players returning to the lineup. And we outline the week that was for Habs prospects. We conclude the show with comments, texts, and emails from you, our loyal Canadiens Connection listeners.
Be sure to listen to these topics and more in the latest episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast. It's episode 268 of our sixth season. Click the link HERE or below in this post.
This Week’s Show - Slafkovsky's Development: Crucial Crossroads for the Habs
Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News
- Roster news: Kaiden Guhle returned to the lineup. Kirby Dach underwent successful knee surgery. Rafaël Harvey-Pinard is listed as day-to-day. Christian Dvorak returns to the lineup.
- Each week we highlight a Montreal Canadiens prospect. This week we shine a spotlight on Jacob Fowler.
- David Reinbacher was back in the lineup for Kloten.
- Joshua Roy was named AHL Rookie of the Month.
- Quote of the week from Nick Bobrov.
- Canadiens valuation takes a jump.
Segment 2 | Different Development Paths for Slafkovsky & Cooley
- Have the Canadiens failed Juraj Slafkovsky by keeping him in the NHL?
- Special Guest: Remy Mastey - Site Editor, The Hockey News Arizona
Segment 3 | Have Your Say
- Canadiens upcoming events.
- Canadiens Connection question of the week.
- Listener's texts and emails.
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