Juraj Slafkovsky says money is no longer the priority for Montreal Canadiens players chasing their first Stanley Cup together.
The Canadiens have built a young core (youngest team in the NHL) around Slafkovsky ($7.6 million AAV), Nick Suzuki ($7.875 million), Cole Caufield ($7.85 million), Lane Hutson ($8.85 million) and Ivan Demidov ($9.15 million). Several players have accepted long-term deals that preserve flexibility around the roster.
Meanwhile, players around the NHL are signing contracts that exceed $15 million annually in 2026.
MORE: Canadiens legend Carey Price shares honest take on Montreal's young goalie duo
Speaking in Russian about Montreal's contract approach, Slafkovsky said the team's shared ambition matters more than individual earnings.
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The Canadiens have built a young core (youngest team in the NHL) around Slafkovsky ($7.6 million AAV), Nick Suzuki ($7.875 million), Cole Caufield ($7.85 million), Lane Hutson ($8.85 million) and Ivan Demidov ($9.15 million). Several players have accepted long-term deals that preserve flexibility around the roster.
Meanwhile, players around the NHL are signing contracts that exceed $15 million annually in 2026.
MORE: Canadiens legend Carey Price shares honest take on Montreal's young goalie duo
Speaking in Russian about Montreal's contract approach, Slafkovsky said the team's shared ambition matters more than individual earnings.
#canadiens #around #juraj #nick
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