Juraj Slafkovský skipped Montreal Canadiens' Friday practice. His absence came two days after an unpleasant collision in an NHL game against the Washington Capitals. The club stated that the Slovak forward had the day set aside for medical treatment. sport.sk ↗
Coach Martin St. Louis is nevertheless not worried that Slafkovský might be unable to play in the upcoming game against the Buffalo Sabres. Montreal has not yet announced details about his health condition or the extent of the aftereffects of the hit. ekonomika.pravda.sk ↗
Things are once again lively around the Slovak draft pick at the start of the season. Slafkovský has established himself as one of the Canadiens' key offensive players in previous seasons, but recently he has also been drawing attention for his frustration during games. After unsuccessful moments, he reportedly threw his stick, hit the gate, and appeared desperate. The team captain reportedly had to calm him down. sport.sk ↗
At the same time, opinions have emerged overseas suggesting that he is to some extent responsible for the hard hits he takes in games. These assessments relate to his playing style and the way he engages in battles for the puck.
Montreal will now be watching to see whether Slafkovský joins the next practice and whether he plays against Buffalo. The decision will depend on his health condition and the results of the medical treatment.
Slafkovský skipped practice, St. Louis doesn't expect it to jeopardize his start against Buffalo
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Slafkovský vynechal tréning Montrealu. Za tvrdé údery si môže sám, vyčítajú Slovákov v zámorí
ekonomika.pravda.sk
| 10:38 17.10.
Slafkovský po tvrdom zákroku chýbal na tréningu Montrealu. Čo bude s jeho štartom?
sport.sk
| 23:19 16.10.
Hádzal hokejky, trieskal dvierkami a mal zúfalý pohľad. Slafkovský nezvláda vlastný tlak, krotiť ho musel kapitán
sport.sk
| 06:32 17.10.
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