SEARCH
SPORTS
                 


John Tortorella, Head Coach of the Philadelphia Flyers.Angry John Tortorella Calls Out One Flyers Player: Trade is Likely Per Elliotte Friedman
Quinn Hughes checks Josh Norris to the back.Quinn Hughes Ejected: Suspension May be Coming for the Reigning Norris Winner
NEWS

Juraj Slafkovsky not expected to be released to Slovakia for 2023 World Juniors

PUBLICATION
Cooper Godin
December 15, 2022  (9:17 PM)
SHARE THIS STORY

On Wednesday, Hockey Slovakia announced their preliminary roster for the 2023 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship. Two of the nation's three first-round pick from the 2022 draft were named to the roster, with the odd man out being Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky.

Following the roster announcement, Slovakia's head coach Ivan Fenes told reporters that he was still awaiting word from the Canadiens on if Slafkovsky will be released to them for the tournament or not.

"We are still waiting for a statement from Montreal. Juraj's participation in the championship is therefore open" Fenes said.

The odds of Montreal releasing Slafkovsky for the tournament were already slim-to-none, especially since he's recorded five points in his last seven games going into Thursday's game against Anaheim.

During Thursday's edition of Insider Trading on TSN, Darren Dreger said that he doesn't expect Slafkovsky to be at the World Juniors and that Canadiens management will inform Hockey Slovakia in the coming days.

"I don't expect that he [Juraj Slafkovsky] will be loaned to Team Slovakia by the Montreal Canadiens. And it makes sense, I'm sure that Kent Hughes and the Canadiens brass will inform Slovakia in the very near future. But you have to look at this kid's playing resume: the Olympics [2022 Beijing Olympics], the Men's World Championship. The fact that he is working on strong NHL habits that has helped him elevate in the lineup. He's a 13-15 minute player. He's has been productive of late, so they do not want to stall his NHL development." Dreger said.

Going into Thursday's tilt with Anaheim, the 18-year-old has appeared in 24 games, recording ten points (four goals, six assists), 27 penalty minutes and is a minus-one.

Source: Darren Dreger - Insider Trading

MUST READ
John Tortorella, Head Coach of the Philadelphia Flyers.
11 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks
Angry John Tortorella Calls Out One Flyers Player: Trade is Likely Per Elliotte Friedman
Quinn Hughes checks Josh Norris to the back.
12 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks
Quinn Hughes Ejected: Suspension May be Coming for the Reigning Norris Winner
Matvei Michkov of the Philadelphia Flyers.
13 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks
Matvei Michkov Stuns With Crazy Quote in Post-Game Interview Following OT Winner
Jeremy Swayman of the Boston Bruins.
15 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks
Jeremy Swayman on the Verge of Losing the Starting Role in Boston: His Contract Looks Like a Disaster
Tim Gettinger while playing with the New York Rangers
18 hours ago  |  By TJ Tucker
Detroit Red Wings Place Massive Six-Foot-Six Forward on Waivers
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard speaking to the media on December 12, 2023 ahead of a game against the Edmonton Oilers
19 hours ago  |  By Graham Montgomery
Connor Bedard's Struggles Prove Chicago Blackhawks are in Dire Need of a Coaching Change
Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri doing a special interview with Sportsnet
20 hours ago  |  By Graham Montgomery
NHL Analyst Believes Toronto Maple Leafs are Exploring Possible Reunion With Nazem Kadri
Head shot of former New York Rangers center Nick Bonino
22 hours ago  |  By Graham Montgomery
800-Game NHL Veteran Nick Bonino Signs an Unexpected New Professional Contract

Previously
Ryan Reynolds talks about hopes for successful bid for ownership of Ottawa Senators
Nic Deslauriers/Mike McLeod, Joel Farabee/Brendan Smith Throw Down in Back-to-Back Fights
BREAKING - Buffalo Sabres and Dallas Stars Exchange Pair of Defensemen
TRENDING NOW
Detroit Red Wings Place Massive Six-Foot-Six Forward on WaiversDetroit Red Wings Place Massive Six-Foot-Six Forward on Waivers
Angry John Tortorella Calls Out One Flyers Player: Trade is Likely Per Elliotte FriedmanAngry John Tortorella Calls Out One Flyers Player: Trade is Likely Per Elliotte Friedman
JT Millers Leave of Absence From the Vancouver Canucks Sparks Rumours Involving His WifeJT Miller's Leave of Absence From the Vancouver Canucks Sparks Rumours Involving His Wife
Quinn Hughes Ejected: Suspension May be Coming for the Reigning Norris WinnerQuinn Hughes Ejected: Suspension May be Coming for the Reigning Norris Winner
Brad Marchand Traded by the Boston Bruins? Top NHL Insider Lists Him as Possible Player to MoveBrad Marchand Traded by the Boston Bruins? Top NHL Insider Lists Him as a Possible Player to Move
pub
YESTERDAY
NOVEMBER 23, 2024
G A PTS
 Mikko Rantanen 1 3 4
 Jake Debrusk 2 1 3
 Dylan Guenther 2 1 3
 Connor McDavid 2 1 3
 Ivan Barbashev 1 2 3
 Jack Eichel 1 2 3
 Brock Nelson 1 2 3
 Valeri Nichushkin 1 2 3
 Clayton Keller - 3 3
 Anthony Cirelli 2 - 2
 Jonathan Drouin 2 - 2
 Roman Josi 2 - 2
 Kirill Marchenko 2 - 2
 Kyle Palmieri 2 - 2
 Artemi Panarin 2 - 2
 Sebastian Aho 1 1 2
 Evan Bouchard 1 1 2
 Rasmus Dahlin 1 1 2
 Leon Draisaitl 1 1 2
 Matt Duchene 1 1 2
Complete stats
STANDINGS
2024-2025
TOP 10
GPWLOLPTS
Jets
21174-34
Wild
20133430
Devils
23147230
Hurricanes
20145129
Golden Knights
21136228
Capitals
20136127
Flames
21126327
Stars
19136-26
Maple Leafs
20126226
Rangers
19126125
Conference  |  Cumulative