Legend Jaromir Jagr praises the Canadiens first overall pick

Jaromir Jagr has made his mark in the NHL during his time here, particularly with his puck protection in the offensive zone and his offensive flair. Today, he leads a team in the Czech First Division. He took the liberty of praising the young Juraj Slafkovsky, whom he knows well.

In an interview with the media in his country, the Czech confirmed that he was amazed to see the youngster on television. He had even taken steps to obtain his services and sign him to a contract with his team in the first division.

When he found out that the big guy was only 17 years old, the former NHL star gave up the idea. He was convinced that the young man would not stay in the Czech Republic. At that very moment, Slafkovsky was a quality draft prospect. His play continued to improve over the winter. He was eventually claimed first overall in the amateur auction by the Montreal Canadiens.

For his part, Jagr drew a parallel between himself and the young player. The former NHL star was very successful on the boards when it was time to protect the puck. According to him, Juraj Slafkovsky will dominate in this aspect of the game as well. Jaromir Jagr mentioned that Slafkovsky was really strong physically, something he had as well.

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