THIS interview is WHY The Montreal Canadiens drafted Juraj Slakovský... 

Slav was the best pick by far. His NHL career will be a treat to watch.

Like most Habs fan, Slavkovsky was not my pick, but the Kirby Dach trade fixed the reason why. Only time will tell if they were right.

Kirby Dach is a big part of the decision of going with Slafkovsky. Usually you go with the center in Wright but they end up with Slafkovsky as well as a young center. Great plan

This is the argument I get behind the most: when’s the next time your going to be able to draft a Slafkovsky-like player? Agree with this move by Montreal completely.

The most interesting comment in the video you are referring to is that by selecting Slafkovski they were taking care of the size concern and that it was freeing them for the following picks to choose who they really want. If I remember correctly, Martin Lapointe is the one who said that they were already making the best pick (winning) with Slafkovski if only for that reason (taking care of the size). As you are saying, that video tells a lot about the new philosophy of scouting. For me, the big change (one I was hoping for for a long time) is that they are ready to go for the risky home run instead of taking the safe bet. The Lane Hudson pick is the perfect example of this new philosophy. He may never play in the NHL but he has the potential to be a player halfway between Samuel Girard and Cale Makar if he gets bigger. And, yes, that’s a big « IF ». That new NO RISK, NO REWARD philosophy I love because you don’t build a winning team with average players.

As a Leaf fan, I’m actually excited to see the team that MTL is building. I personally want to see what Marty St Louis can do as a coach with some Bette weapons. Personally, I think Slafkovsky won’t be a franchise type of player, but an elite sniper that will compliment a very well rounded team

I think they made a great pick. With Cole Caufeild already playing for the Habs. I like the thought of Montreal having two dynamic players on their top two lines, Montreal has a bright future.

I do find it interesting hearing Martin St. Louis's coaching philosophy and how he prefers concepts over rigid structure. Allowing the player some choice and freedom within the concept and getting all the line mates on the same page will certainly be a challenge but they seem excited to learn. And that's a must with young players. It'll be an interesting year depending on Dach Montreal could have four legit center's a novel thought.

I think we are going to surprise a lot of people this year.

Hindsight is 20/20. You were correct in your prediction about the season. Slaf struggled during season one. Slaf made adjustments to his game and came out of season two with overwhelming improvement. Had Slaf played like he did in season two during season one, he could have won the Calder trophy. I believe the Habs have a winner in Slaf and his career will be what the Habs need to become a contender again.

The goldeneye background music 😂

Slaf. is pretty risky but big reward decision , like he is very unique in multiple way and can be face of a franchise if everything works out . Its not like we passed on Mcdavid here, Wright was much bigger risk for long term value in my eyes.

I dont think that Montreal will be as bad as many people say, i think even now the team they already built seems really solid, im not saying they will be a stanley cup contender but i think they will surprise everyone and get to playoffs. About Slafkovsky, i think he has the talent and personality potential to be a franchise superstar. Now its all up to him and the Habs coaching staff to make that happen.

When I saw the pic of him with his bronze medal, i knew he would be picked 1rst overall; so hyped it was by the habs

He is going to be a very very good hockey player, I think the best comparable to him is Andrei Svechnikov, he have the same skillset than Svechnikov and if he can reach that type of level, that's a big W by Habs. Slafkovsky - Suzuki - Caufield have potential to be a very very good 1st line for many years, they will all complement well together. Habs have a strong future, no doubt about that!

After the season 2023-2024, he 20 goals and 30 assits for 50 pts.

Love your videos man! Good content. IMO Montreal made a good decision, Wright seems like a tool. Obviously I don’t know either of these players personally but just the impression I get from how they carry themselves and what they’ve done/said in the media. I guess time will tell. By the way, why do you have a Calgary logo in the background?

Maybe the best Power Forward since Eric Lindros! We'll see...

Lmao still hilarious watching Shane Wright "staredown". He probably bragged about going 1st overall to everyone before the draft. Don't count your chickens dude!

strong, tough, Slav, Gally, Anderson and Dach will drain energy from rival teams and will win games in playoffs and regular season while Cole, Mesar, Farrell and Suzuki will finess their way on the scoreboard. Built with enough drive to own the moment, GHG!

I bet the interview with Shane Right had more to do with it.

I believe that currently, the team is still poorly built forward. But, it has a lot of talented players. The Centers are Suzuki, Monahan, Dach, Evans, Dvorak, right wing, Caufield, Anderson, Gallagher, Armia, Dandonov, left wing Slafkovsky, Drouin, Byron, Pezzetta and we can insert Dvorak on the left, possibly. I can't wait to see the trios take shape, it would be surprising if Slafkovsky starts on the first trio, but not impossible. The big question marks are the defense and the goalies.

We won't suck. Guaranteed we will be top 5 for most goals in the league

1:33 The goalie’s name is Shutov. When I first saw it, I thought it said Shutou. And I thought. This dude needs to add a T to the end of his name. Of course, that might end up being the biggest jinx in hockey history. Lol

The Habs will not "suck" this year. Watch and learn; St. Louis is the key.

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The N64 007 Golden Eye theme is 💰

yoooo goldeneye music?

Power forwards have been disappointing of late. But there still very young. Interesting to see what Wright does this year. I truly believe Fantilli will be better than Bedard. Having said that I would be happy with either players.

Well a franchise player is someone who you can build around him and slavkosky is NOT that kind of a player he certainly can be one of the top 3 best players in a team…..will see here in Montreal we all are hopeful that he can be top 3 for sure

Juraj does not see himself as the best , he wishes to improve and says it ant knows it , more so our team will not suck as you say , they will be a fair team that you will see getting better every year

I believe the only reason the Habs took Slav over Wright at the draft was because the deal for Doch was already done before the draft and they did that becoause they believed that Slav and Doch was better than having Wright and Romonov, and I agree. Remains to be seen of course, but I think there is possibly more upside in their decission.

Juraj is just better player tho

At least fans aren't expecting much

I subscribed to your channel so i can tell you how wrong you were about montreal is gonna suck this year, Montreal finished last but if you look at all the injuries and short off season, that will tell you why they sucked last year, Montreal was a middle of the pack team last year and thats where i expect them to finish this coming season, and its onlY because we are sub par in goaltending and our defence lack experience, look for montreal to be an explosive offensive team winning and losing 6 to 5 games

20-30-50 I'd say the Habs made the right pick.

Slafkovsky is ICE Chuck Norris

HABS KNEW THEY HAD DACH AS A CENTER SO THE BEST WINGER WENT #1 AND THEY STILL GOT BECK AND MESAR DRAFTED.IF THEY DRAFT WRIGHT FIRST, SLAF IS GONE TO THE DEVILS SO ITS A NO BRAINER. SLAV IS A DIFFERENT PLAYER AND CAN DOMINATE AND INSPIRE LINE MATES TO THEIR BEST OUTPUT SO WE SHOULD COMPARE DACHS CAREER WITH WRIGHT BUT I THINK HABS ARE ON TOP NO MATTER HOW YOU LOOK AT IT! A threat in playoffs and late in games, GHG! THAT GRIT WILL WEAR DOWN D AND WIN GAMES!

i would have rathered Shane Wright and traded the picks from Romanov for a scoring winger or a RHD.

Montreal are not going to suck, last year and this year was the rebuild, their going to play for a playoff spot and have another deep run in the playoffs

Connor Bedard next woooooot

Let's take a look at their offense - they've got 13 forwards who are capable of scoring 20 goals, most of them should hit 20 in their sleep with a regular shift. And yes I am including Slaf, Drouin and Monahan among those capable, playing to their potential. Add in some 30 from the D and let's assume a couple of injuries, then add 100 goals to that total for the opposition, and you have a team that stinks and has a chance to win the lottery again. But that also means your prediction is for a 4.26 GAA for Allen and Montembault. Both should have a considerably better season this year considering everything that happened last season, putting them around 3.05 GAA. Either you're a genius or you're very bad at statistics and probability.

If he is not the right pick the recruters will need to change strategies of evaluation? covid did not help all this for 2 years. lets wait and see if the number 20 developp.

No lol dach will be amazing

So no interview

Leafs are going to suck this year