NHL Rumors: A reporter thinks Juraj Slafkovsky, a forward for the Montreal Canadiens, will sign a $64,000,000 contract extension, the highest of any team.

 

Juraj Slafkovsky, the talented forward of the Montreal Canadiens, has actually signed an eight-year contract extension worth $60.8 million, not $64 million ¹ ² ³. This deal carries an average annual value of $7.6 million and kicks in starting with the 2025-26 season.

The 20-year-old Slovakian winger was the first overall pick in the 2022 NHL draft and has already shown impressive skills on the ice.

Slafkovsky’s performance last season was notable, with 20 goals and 30 assists in 82 games, and he led all Canadiens forwards with 71 blocked shots and was third overall with 152 hits ³.

This contract extension is a significant commitment from the Canadiens, demonstrating their faith in Slafkovsky’s potential to become a key player for the team.

It’s worth noting that Slafkovsky’s contract extension is not the highest in franchise history, but it’s still a substantial investment in the young player’s future ¹ ² ³.