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Montreal Gazette
12 hours ago
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- Montreal Gazette
Canadiens winger Juraj Slafkovsky named to Slovakia's Olympic roster
Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky has been named to Slovakia's preliminary roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft will make his second appearance at the Olympics next February in Italy. Several countries announced the first six players on their rosters on Monday, and while Slafkovsky was the only Hab named, a number of NHLers are set to make the trip to Milan in 2026. Slovakia's Olympic countdown is on. Here are the first 6 players on their preliminary roster. #IIHF #Olympics #NHL #NHLPA @hockeyslovakia @olympics @nhl @nhlpa — IIHF (@IIHFHockey) June 16, 2025 Slafkovsky will be joined by former Hab Tomas Tatar, along with fellow 2022 draft pick Simon Nemec. Boston Bruins forwards David Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha will suit up for Czechia. Germany will feature Edmonton Oiler Leon Draisaitl and Ottawa Senator Tim Stutzle, while Roman Josi and Nico Hischier will lead the way for Switzerland. Slafkovsky suited up for his home country in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing and it no doubt helped improve his draft stock. He scored seven goals in seven games to lead Slovakia to a bronze medal. After a slow start to the 2024-25 season, the 6-foot-3, 225-pound winger posted a career-high 51 points for the Canadiens. He added two goals in five games in his NHL post-season debut. The 2026 Games will mark the first time for NHL players at the Olympics since 2014.
Ottawa Citizen
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
Canadiens winger Juraj Slafkovsky named to Slovakia's Olympic roster
Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky has been named to Slovakia's preliminary roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Article content The No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft will make his second appearance at the Olympics next February in Italy. Article content Article content Several countries announced the first six players on their rosters on Monday, and while Slafkovsky was the only Hab named, a number of NHLers are set to make the trip to Milan in 2026. Article content Slovakia's Olympic countdown is on. Here are the first 6 players on their preliminary roster.🇸🇰👏 #IIHF #Olympics #NHL #NHLPA @hockeyslovakia @olympics @nhl @nhlpa — IIHF (@IIHFHockey) June 16, 2025 Article content Slafkovsky will be joined by former Hab Tomas Tatar, along with fellow 2022 draft pick Simon Nemec. Boston Bruins forwards David Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha will suit up for Czechia. Germany will feature Edmonton Oiler Leon Draisaitl and Ottawa Senator Tim Stutzle, while Roman Josi and Nico Hischier will lead the way for Switzerland. Article content Article content Slafkovsky suited up for his home country in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing and it no doubt helped improve his draft stock. He scored seven goals in seven games to lead Slovakia to a bronze medal. Article content
Edmonton Journal
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Canadiens winger Juraj Slafkovsky named to Slovakia's Olympic roster
Article content Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky has been named to Slovakia's preliminary roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft will make his second appearance at the Olympics next February in Italy. Article content Several countries announced the first six players on their rosters on Monday, and while Slafkovsky was the only Hab named, a number of NHLers are set to make the trip to Milan in 2026. Article content Slovakia's Olympic countdown is on. Here are the first 6 players on their preliminary roster.🇸🇰👏 #IIHF #Olympics #NHL #NHLPA @hockeyslovakia @olympics @nhl @nhlpa — IIHF (@IIHFHockey) June 16, 2025 Slafkovsky will be joined by former Hab Tomas Tatar, along with fellow 2022 draft pick Simon Nemec. Boston Bruins forwards David Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha will suit up for Czechia. Germany will feature Edmonton Oiler Leon Draisaitl and Ottawa Senator Tim Stutzle, while Roman Josi and Nico Hischier will lead the way for Switzerland. Slafkovsky suited up for his home country in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing and it no doubt helped improve his draft stock. He scored seven goals in seven games to lead Slovakia to a bronze medal. After a slow start to the 2024-25 season, the 6-foot-3, 225-pound winger posted a career-high 51 points for the Canadiens. He added two goals in five games in his NHL post-season debut. The 2026 Games will mark the first time for NHL players at the Olympics since 2014. Latest National Stories
Vancouver Sun
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
Canadiens winger Juraj Slafkovsky named to Slovakia's Olympic roster
Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky has been named to Slovakia's preliminary roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft will make his second appearance at the Olympics next February in Italy. Several countries announced the first six players on their rosters on Monday, and while Slafkovsky was the only Hab named, a number of NHLers are set to make the trip to Milan in 2026. Slovakia's Olympic countdown is on. Here are the first 6 players on their preliminary roster.🇸🇰👏 #IIHF #Olympics #NHL #NHLPA @hockeyslovakia @olympics @nhl @nhlpa Slafkovsky will be joined by former Hab Tomas Tatar, along with fellow 2022 draft pick Simon Nemec. Boston Bruins forwards David Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha will suit up for Czechia. Germany will feature Edmonton Oiler Leon Draisaitl and Ottawa Senator Tim Stutzle, while Roman Josi and Nico Hischier will lead the way for Switzerland. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Slafkovsky suited up for his home country in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing and it no doubt helped improve his draft stock. He scored seven goals in seven games to lead Slovakia to a bronze medal. After a slow start to the 2024-25 season, the 6-foot-3, 225-pound winger posted a career-high 51 points for the Canadiens. He added two goals in five games in his NHL post-season debut. The 2026 Games will mark the first time for NHL players at the Olympics since 2014.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NHL Trade Idea Swaps Recent Rangers and Canadiens No. 1 Picks
Following the early ends to their respective seasons, the Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers could both benefit from an offseason shake-up. TVA Sports insider Jean-Charles Lajoie proposed a bold idea that could address key needs on both sides. Advertisement 'Should the Montreal Canadiens and the New York Rangers trade two former first-overall picks, Juraj Slafkovsky and Alexis Lafreniere, to give them the best chance at success?' Lajoie wondered. The suggestion would see Lafreniere, a Quebec native and 2020 first-overall pick, return home in a one-for-one deal for Slovak forward Slafkovsky. Montreal Canadiens right wing Ivan Demidov (93) and left wing Juraj Slafkovsky (20) wait for a face-off at Bell Kirouac-Imagn Images Lajoie's TVA colleague Philippe Boucher liked his co-host idea, believing the move could suit both teams, especially the up-and-coming Canadiens. 'The Montreal market could be good for him,' Boucher said. 'He was good when he was under a lot of pressure in Rimouski. All eyes were on him. Advertisement "You just have to be careful about the price you pay. Slafkovsky... give me another day, because I'm not sure I'll do it, honestly." The Canadiens drafted Slafkovsky with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NHL draft, and he is set to begin an eight-year, $60.8 million deal next season. Lafreniere, meanwhile, was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NHL draft and is entering a seven-year, $52.15 million contract. Both players had rather similar numbers this season, with Slafkovsky tallying 51 points (18 goals and 33 assists) and Lafreniere 45 (17 goals and 28 assists). New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) celebrates with left wing Alexis Lafreniere (13).Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images According to New York Post's Mollie Walker, appearing on Forever Blueshirts' "RINK RAP" podcast, the Rangers may entertain trade scenarios involving Lafreniere. Advertisement 'It wouldn't be the worst thing in the world for (Rangers GM) Chris Drury to admit he committed too soon to his first overall pick and maybe see what you could get for him,' Walker said. The Canadiens, who reached the playoffs with the youngest roster in the league, remain committed to improving after getting back to the postseason for the first time since 2021 when they reached the Stanley Cup Final. 'There's no doubt we want to add more talent,' Canadiens GM Kent Hughes said during the end-of-season media availability. 'We need to determine to what extent we want to add experience versus gain experience.' The Canadiens put together a 40-31-11 record, good for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. The Rangers, on the other hand, fell six points short of the postseason with a 39-36-7 record. Related: Rangers Signed Mike Sullivan to Record-Breaking Contract, Insider Confirms Related: What New Rangers Coach Mike Sullivan Did First After Being Hired
