Georges Laraque names the Canadiens’ most disappointing player so far this season
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Since yesterday morning, Georges Laraque has been generating a lot of discussion because of his comments about Juraj Slafkovsky on BPM Sports.
He shared his thoughts in a very honest, direct, and fairly harsh way regarding the young Canadiens forward, especially considering the important role the team has given him since the start of the season.
Georges Laraque’s perspective on minutes and performance
On the show with Gonzo, Laraque did not beat around the bush.
He explained why, in his view, aside from Samuel Montembeault, Juraj Slafkovsky is the most disappointing player:”Most disappointing player, aside from Monty… I’m sorry, with all the minutes he’s played, the fact that we keep him on the power play, Gonzo, for me he’s much better than what we’re seeing. That’s my disappointment after 21 games.”
– Georges Laraque
“Look at the minutes, the power-play time we’ve given him. He doesn’t hit, Gonzo. He doesn’t play like a ‘power forward.’ He’s too inconsistent, yet there are games where, when he is consistent, he’s unstoppable.” Laraque added
And his final point, even harsher, concerns the physical aspect, the chances he has received… and especially the contract:
“His lack of consistency, with the physical tools this guy has, and the opportunities we’ve given him… don’t forget how much he makes, 7.6 million. There’s an expectation that comes with that contract. He needs to be consistent. At the beginning of the year you said this guy was going to put up close to 70 points. Now, he’s off to a bad start.”
– Georges Laraque
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Georges Laraque names the Canadiens’ most disappointing player so far this season
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