Juraj Slafkovsky Scouting Report

Although his offense has been slow to arrive at the NHL level, Slafkovsky is evolving in several other categories.
Through thirteen games he's averaging 14:40 TOI - 12:15 ES - 2:23 PP
He's only scored 1G - 1A, but he's been credited with 21 hits and 11 shot blocks
Slafkovsky is leaner than he was when he was drafted first overall in 2022. He's ten pounds lighter. It's clear that his fitness has changed. He has prepared differently and it has gone to his legs. His straight line skating is explosive. He easily tracks up and down the full 200ft.
His spatial awareness has also improved. He's more aware of his surroundings. He's not exposing himself to heavy contact as much as last year.
In order for his offense to go to another level he needs to recognize he's a big body with a long reach. His catch and release needs to be quicker. He can't afford to take an extra step off the flank, or between the dots in the offensive zone. He needs to get pucks on net immediately and follow up on rebounds.
There's been a ton of growth in categories most fans of the game don't recognize. Gaining the edge off the rush, and asserting himself off the cycle / taking more plays to the net is the next area to monitor.