After a lackluster freshman year and a slow start to his sophomore season, 2022's first overall pick, Juraj Slafkovsky, has recently exploded onto the scene in an impressive manner. The forward has now etched his name in Montreal Canadiens history, boasting the longest point streak ever recorded by a teenager with 12 points (6 goals, 6 assists).
Shane Wright has a history with Montreal, having been the consensus number one pick in draft rankings. However, on July 7th, the Canadiens opted for the Slovakian sensation instead. Wright's reaction at the Bell Centre, visibly upset and eagerly awaiting his selection, earned him a reputation, with his glare towards the Canadiens table not being well-received.
Currently, Wright is still in the developmental stage, playing consistently well with the Coachella Valley Firebirds, the Kraken's affiliate team, maintaining an almost point-per-game pace.
