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Photo credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Jaromir Jagr doesn’t mince words when it comes to analyzing raw talent.
The Czech legend has just paid Juraj Slafkovsky a major compliment by saying he sees himself in him.<\/p>\n

Let’s be honest, being compared to one of the greatest players in history doesn’t happen every day. Jagr loves the Slovak forward’s strength along the boards and his exceptional vision.<\/p>\n

It’s clear that his performance at the Olympic Games proved he can carry a nation on his shoulders.<\/p>\n

This morning, Canadiens fans have plenty to smile about when thinking about the future of their 2022 first overall pick.<\/p>\n

The powerhouse is only 21 years old, and his ceiling seems virtually limitless with that kind of confidence.<\/p>\n

Let’s be honest, the Canadiens’ management made the right call by betting on his size and hockey IQ instead of short-term solutions.<\/p>\n

His current offensive impact is only the tip of the iceberg for what’s to come in Montreal.<\/p>\n

With the team’s quick turnaround, Slaf is becoming the physical engine that the top line has been missing for years.<\/p>\n

He has no intention of slowing down before the end of the current season.<\/p>\n

Jaromir Jagr sees a young version of himself in Juraj Slafkovsky<\/p>\n

“I like Juraj Slafkovsky’s game, maybe because I see myself in him when I was young. I like these types of players who are strong on the boards. He is also very intelligent.”<\/p>\n

– Jaromir Jagr<\/p>\n

It’s simple: if the young forward becomes even half the player Jagr was, the rebuild will officially be a complete success.<\/p>\n

His strong execution in high-pressure moments at the Olympics is clear proof.<\/p>\n

Now we wait to see how this massive boost of confidence will translate in upcoming games at the Bell Centre.<\/p>\n

The Montreal Canadiens possess a rare gem who is finally starting to polish his game consistently.<\/p>\n

Previously on All Montreal Hockey<\/p>\n

POLL<\/p>\n

1 HOUR AGO|53 ANSWERS<\/p>\n

Jaromir Jagr praises Canadiens’ Juraj Slafkovsky’s game: ‘I see myself in him’<\/p>\n

Will Juraj Slafkovsky become as dominant as Jaromir Jagr?<\/p>\n

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