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Photo credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
At the time Kent Hughes handed out a big contract to young Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky, it did not receive unanimous approval.<\/p>\n
Slafkovsky signed an eight-year, $60.8 million contract extension with the Montreal Canadiens on July 1, 2024. The deal, which kicks in for the 2025-26 season, carries an average annual value of $7.6 million.<\/p>\n
As Anthony Marcotte points out, Juraj Slafkovsky has been playing incredible hockey for a while now, period.<\/p>\n
In the same breath, he also talked about a major bargain for the Montreal Canadiens, reminding everyone that Slafkovsky is only 21 years old.<\/p>\n
The contract given to Juraj Slafkovsky is already becoming a bargain for Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens<\/p>\n
The word “bargain” hits home because it touches a sensitive nerve in Montreal. Fans want players who deliver, but they also want a team that manages its contracts properly.<\/p>\n
When someone says it could become one of the biggest bargains, people love that. What really stands out is the tone surrounding him.<\/p>\n
We’re talking about a guy who is well-liked in the locker room, a player who is carving out his role, and a team that genuinely looks like it’s playing together.<\/p>\n
That’s exactly the kind of environment that helps a young player grow without feeling isolated. In the end, the best news isn’t a projection about a future contract. It’s seeing that Slafkovsky is progressing extremely well.<\/p>\n
It’s genuinely very promising for what’s ahead, and this contract really does appear to be on the verge of becoming a huge bargain for the Canadiens.<\/p>\n
Even former NHL defenseman Jason Demers praised Juraj Slafkovsky on social media, highlighting his size and skill and saying he’s turning into a star right before our eyes.<\/p>\n
And you, what’s your opinion on all of this?<\/p>\n
Personally, I think Slafkovsky is probably already worth more than his current salary, now imagine him in 5-6 years.<\/p>\n
Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n
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