The 2024-25 season hasn’t been kind to Juraj Slafkovsky so far. The young Slovak forward is struggling to reproduce the confidence he displayed at the end of last season.

However, his profile remains highly intriguing: a power forward capable of thriving in the NHL is a rare commodity.

In a recent ranking published by Max Bultman and Corey Pronman on The Athletic, Slafkovsky ranks 40th among players with the highest trade value in the league.

40th in the entire league! That’s no small feat.

This ranking highlights his potential, even though his current performances do not yet fully reflect his capability.

A high trade value for Juraj Slafkovsky

Slafkovsky finds himself behind Elias Pettersson and Artemi Panarin but ahead of Victor Hedman and Matt Boldy.

Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Lane Hutson also appear on this list, emphasizing that the Canadiens have several key pieces to build their future.

However, for Montreal to become competitive again, these players will need to elevate their game.

Slafkovsky’s return to confidence, marked by a potential resurgence and more consistent contributions, is crucial for the Habs.

His position in this ranking, though subjective, is a reminder that his raw talent is recognized across the league.

As the season progresses, fans and the organization remain hopeful of seeing the young winger flourish. Personally, I still have a lot of faith in Slafkovsky.

With three points in his last two games, let’s hope this is the start of a strong streak for him.

Let’s not forget that he is still very young, and at the end of last season, he looked every bit like a future star player in the National Hockey League.