BREAKING NEWS - Montreal Canadiens sign Juraj Slafkovsky to an eight-year extension

nside this emergency episode of Locked on Canadiens
Juraj Slafkovsky got PAID!
The first overall pick has agreed to terms on an eight-year contract extension with the Montreal Canadiens worth $7.6 million a season and Scott is beside himself with happiness. Scott takes a look at how this deal will impact the current Habs cap situation, and also why it's refreshing to see this front office gamble on young talent.
Also, how does this deal impact the rest of the NHL? With some other young stars finishing up their entry-level deals, the market for them to get paid has now been set.
Finally, what does this mean about the status of the Montreal Canadiens and their rebuild? With this deal kicking in during the 2025-2026 season, is that when we can expect a real push from the Habs for the playoffs?
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[@darrenhunt4011]

I thought for that long of term it would b for more $. This contract will age beautifuly . Kent is the best 😊

[@AlexVachon]

Excellente analyse Scott!

[@parjf]

Roy-Dach-Demidov sounds pretty good as a 1b line.

[@travisdecheno5670]

If we can replace RHP and Pezzetta in the bottom 6 with competant players, and Dach doesn't get breathed on too hard, we can definitely push for a playoff this season. Oh a trade for Askarov, he's ripe for the picking 😎

[@habsfan4life368]

Great extension for Slaf, go habs go!!!

[@travisdecheno5670]

Its so Hilarious going through all the twitter and youtube posts and reading the comments. Overpayment, terrible contract, hes only played 2 seasons lol...like they don't realize that it only kicks in AFTER this season and in 2 years its going to be a BARGAIN!!! Kent Hughes is a genius

[@remeli6148]

Sieider will get 9+
Raymond id say 8 max

[@beatonlawrence47]

Good work, Scott. Keep it up.

[@Off_Grid_Gaming]

I'll take a Scott 8 year extension! 😆

[@sebastiencarrieres8825]

A Gomez extension?😂

[@dav4303]

I love this team CLASS CLASS !!

[@PrositronMcHappy]

Dobes prob better than Primeau, & maybe even Monty.

[@cornpipe]

Lock em down!

[@Stephwhite1990]

Steaaaaaaaassl❤