If some of Canada’s fans didn’t know Johnathan Kovacevic well, they could discover the extent of his talent on Sunday.
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The 25-year-old rookie had a blast in the Skills competition, excelling in the Fastest Skater, Hardest Shot and Breakaway events.
Kovacevic also asked the crowd to cheer him on, saying a public practice session in a nearly full amphitheater helped pros “remember why we play hockey.”
“An event like today gives me a good sign that I’m part of the team now, that I feel good here. […] Now I’m bringing something to this group and that’s important for my confidence,” explained the defender.
From renunciation to regular player
Kovacevic has come a long way. The Winnipeg Jets’ third-round pick in 2017 was called by CH from waivers just before the start of the current season. Few predicted that he would play 51 of his team’s first 56 games and also be one of the few Habs members with a positive difference (+1).
So the Ontarian is carving out a niche for itself in Montreal. He lives with his girlfriend in the Old Port, enjoys good restaurants and is perfecting the French he learned at school when he was young.
” [Les cours de français offerts par le Canadien] are all right, he said in Molière’s language. I’m doing my best, but I have to practice a lot. »