Dear Montreal Canadiens fans and community,
As I reflect on my time with the Montreal Canadiens, I am filled with gratitude and appreciation. This letter is my way of thanking you for the great opportunity to pursue my hockey aspirations and for your unfailing support during my stay here.
From the time I joined this historic business, I sensed the love and hospitality of this great community. The enthusiasm at the Bell Centre, the sea of red, white, and blue, and the enthusiastic cheers of the supporters make a wonderfully amazing environment. Every time I step on the ice, I am reminded of the pride and passion that define our community. Your constant support motivates me to give my all, game after game, and I am delighted to represent you on the ice.
This season has had its fair share of obstacles and achievements. Your unwavering belief in our team has served as a guiding light throughout. Whether we were celebrating a fantastic victory or recovering from a difficult loss, you stood with us with unshakable commitment. Your dedication represents what it means to be a member of the Canadiens family, and we are extremely lucky to have such passionate and loyal supporters.
I’d like to express my heartfelt gratitude to my teammates, the coaching staff, and everyone behind the scenes who worked diligently to achieve our victory. The camaraderie and solidarity we have as a team are critical to our success. I am honored to play alongside such skilled and devoted teammates, and we have met each challenge with tenacity and resilience.
To the young fans who aspire to play in the NHL, I want to say this: your ambitions are within reach. Believe in yourself, work hard, and don’t give up. The encouragement and love I’ve received from this incredible community has taught me the value of endurance and determination. You are the future of our sport, and I am excited to see what you can do.
As I reflect on my time with the Montreal Canadiens, I am filled with pride and gratitude for the memories we’ve made together. Thank you for inviting me to your community and being the driving factor behind our success. I am honored to be a member of this wonderful company and excited about what the future holds.
With deepest gratitude.
Juraj Slafkovský