Insider compares the start of Juraj Slafkovsky's career to that of a future Hall of Famer
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MarcO
January 14, 2023 (1:21 PM)
Juraj Slafkovsky and Joe Thornton have the same size. Both were drafted first overall in a draft and both started their NHL careers at the same age, 18.
Here's an interesting comparison, made by Stephane Leroux, between the two men.
What was Thornton's first season in Boston like? Seven points in 55 games.
And for Slafkovsky? 10 points in 37 games.
Here's what Leroux had to say:
I see a lot of publication on Slafkovsky. Should we keep him in Montreal or send him to Laval?
I'm leaving this here for consideration...Two 1st overall picks - 25 years apart - who played at age 18 in the #NHL
Thornton has had a no worse career. #OnJase"
Let's just say that it's very encouraging for the future and, above all, it makes you think!
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JANVIER 14 | 104 ANSWERS Insider compares the start of Juraj Slafkovsky's career to that of a future Hall of Famer Do you believe Slafkovsky will be as good as Thorthon? |
Yes | 39 | 37.5 % |
No | 65 | 62.5 % |
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