Juraj Slafkovsky has been building towards a full season effort. Is 2025-26 the year he arrives?

Today on Locked On Canadiens, Ian and Laura break down the lessons learned from the Panthers' back-to-back championships and warn NHL teams about learning the wrong lessons. Then Rumour Roundup is back to break down the expanding market for 1st round picks and why there are rumours of Claude Giroux being interested in joining the Canadiens. And finally, the hosts put a bow on Slafkovsky's 3rd NHL season. Can he finally put his game together for a full season?

0:00 Florida Panthers win Stanley Cup

5:18 Depth and talent key to Panthers' success

11:00 Rumor Roundup: Draft picks potentially available

15:11 Flooded market for first-round draft picks

18:25 Claude Giroux linked to Montreal Canadiens

22:09 Juraj Slafkovsky season review and expectations

28:46 Canadiens goaltending trivia question

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