We witnessed a memorable moment last night from the Montreal Canadiens’ locker room featuring Juraj Slafkovsky and Arber Xhekaj.
Following the Canadiens’ impressive win against the Columbus Blue Jackets—during which Slafkovsky scored a goal and tallied an assist—we were treated to an entertaining exchange that piqued our curiosity.
Juraj Slafkovsky mentioned the “brick club.” Here’s a glimpse of their interaction:
“Suz, nice finish, but it’s been a while since we’ve seen that charming Slovak smile (referring to Juraj Slafkovsky),” remarked Arber Xhekaj, as he passed the game glasses to his 20-year-old teammate.
“Good game, everyone! Suzy, great goal! And I’m happy the glasses remain with the brick squad,” Slafkovsky responded.
I’m not sure what “brick squad” signifies in the Canadiens’ locker room, but it’s certainly intriguing. It’s heartening to witness the uplifting vibe that seems to have returned to the team.
Slafkovsky concluded the night with two points (1 goal and 1 assist), alongside one shot on goal, one hit, and one blocked shot. He appeared to be more engaged, suggesting his time on the fourth line may finally be ending.
He played for a total of 13 minutes and 4 seconds during his team’s 4-3 overtime victory.
In that win, goaltender Cayden Primeau successfully blocked 21 of the 24 shots he encountered.
Do you think the youth movement is making a comeback in Montreal?
