Juraj Slafkovsky is in Montreal to stay. With his eight-year contract extension, he’s set to stay with the Canadiens for the next nine seasons. His new eight-year contract also comes with an attractive salary.
60.8 million over eight years is no mean feat! It’s the second most lucrative contract in NHL history for a Slovak, behind Marian Hossa, who signed a 12-year, $64 million deal with the Blackhawks.
Slafkovsky’s average annual contract of $7.6 million is the highest in Bettman history for a player from Slovakia. What’s he going to do with all that money? He’s not going to keep it for himself.
That’s what he told Slovakian media outlet Markíza TV.
Juraj Slafkovsky was interviewed by Slovak TV Markíza 🇸🇰 today after signing his 8 year contract with the Habs.
Thanks to @rogamona1 for sending us the clip ♥️
If any of our Slovak friends can help translate it, we’d appreciate it 🙏 pic.twitter.com/H0bTE0Sak2
– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) July 2, 2024
During the interview, he made a point of saying that he’s glad his parents don’t have to work anymore. With his last two seasons at $950,000, it’s understandable that he already has the means to support his family.
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Except that with over $60 million over the next nine years, his family will be able to live extremely well. No doubt about it.
He would like to thank his family and all those who have helped him reach this plateau in his career.
The young Slovak is aware that he would never have had such a contract if he hadn’t had his chance on the first line, where he was most successful in the second half of the season.
While Slafkovsky gives a lot of credit to his family for his success, he also took the time to thank his linemates, Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki, for their help last season.
How can you not love this man?
Overtime
– Transaction in the NHL.
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– That explains a lot.
Martin Madden Jr, head scout for the Anaheim Ducks, travels a lot to see youngsters in Quebec, which explains why the Ducks often pick up in this class! 👏🏼
Segment from Stéphane Pilote, scout for the Ducks: https://t.co/ng4fNj3YUC pic.twitter.com/A9ftAEqCv7
– BPM Sports (@BPMSportsRadio) July 2, 2024
– We’re listening to this as we wait for next season to begin.
Relive all of Cole Caufield’s 2023-24 goals!🙌https://t.co/KeD4AXuezI
– RDS (@RDSca) July 2, 2024
– Great news!
P-O Joseph will play in the same organization as his brother Mathieu. One-year contract with the @StLouisBlues @TVASports
– Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) July 2, 2024
– A new kid on the block in Dallas.
✍️ We have signed Colin Blackwell to a one-year, $775k contract.
Welcome to #TexasHockey, Colin!
More: https://t.co/Cmx1aSnbap pic.twitter.com/vTm21mcQd2
– Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) July 2, 2024