Multiple teams asked Juraj Slafkovsky this unique question
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O. EngJune 4, 2022 (12:49)
On the most recent episode of the 32 thoughts podcast, Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek revealed that projected top 3 pick Juraj Slafkovsky has been making many teams heads turn with his response to this question.
Can you play center?
As he is currently a winger, some NHL teams have reportedly asked him if he could play center right now or eventually in the NHL. He has played center in his youth hockey. This question was asked by the New Jersey Devils (2nd overall pick) and the Vancouver Canucks (15th overall).
And although Vancouver has no shot of getting Slafkovsky at 15th overall, they have to be as thorough as they can. Especially since New Jersey is open to trading their pick.
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"Juraj Slafkovsky walks in and the first thing you notice is, this guy is big," said Marek.
He currently lists at 6'3-6'4 218-220 pounds. His frame and his size is immense and he still has room to grow.
According to Jerry Johansen, Slafkovsky's agent, when the teenager was taken out to dinner, he did not hold back on the food. Slafkovsky allegedly finished a huge steak, mac n cheese, potatoes and desert; leaving his agent in the dust.
His motto, "Shoot the puck, it has a bad habit of going in."
Any team that takes him will have a star in this league for years to come. Be that at center or wing.
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