Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJul 1, 2024, 04:15 PM ET
CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer.
The Montreal Canadiens didn’t think it was too early to make a long-term commitment with Juraj Slafkovsky.
The Canadiens announced an 8-year, $60.8 million contract extension for the 20-year-old winger on the first day he was eligible to sign an extension.
The deal, which starts with the 2025-26 season, carries an average annual value of $7.6 million and would make him the third highest-paid forward on the Canadiens in 2025-26.
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The Slovakian winger was the first overall pick in the 2022 NHL draft.
He had 20 goals and 30 assists in 82 games last season, skating to a minus-19 with the last-place Canadiens. In 121 career games, Slafkovský has 24 goals and 36 assists.
Source link : https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/40475966/canadiens-sign-juraj-slafkovsky-8-year-608m-extension
Author : Greg Wyshynski
Publish date : 2024-07-01 21:53:30
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