Georges Laraque says he’ll offer 1000 free meals if bold hockey bet pays off!

Former NHL enforcer Georges Laraque, known for his bruising style on the ice, is making headlines once again — this time, for the bold bet he made during a live radio segment on BPM Sports in Montreal. On Tuesday, the fan-favorite tough guy issued a challenge that’s got hockey fans buzzing.

Laraque, who was speaking with co-host Stephane Gonzalez, bet that if the highly-touted forward Juraj Slafkovský of the Canadiens hits an impressive 82 points this season, he’ll donate 1,000 meals to charity.

Nothing less. This is the segment in question:

As for the question, is what Slafkovský will be able to acheive and produce in points this season.

Last year, Slaf collected 50 points in 82 games, though he did pick up the pace midway through the season, coming in much closer to the point-per-game mark. He scored 35 points in his last 41 games in 2023-24.

Laraque’s gesture reflects both his confidence in the team’s rising star and his commitment to giving back to the community.

While some fans are cautiously optimistic, others are already debating whether this bet is pure optimism or if Laraque has an inside scoop. His belief in this player’s potential could be rooted in the kid’s new confidence thanks to an eight-year contract in his pocket as Slafkovský will be looking to prove his worth this season.

What’s certain is that if this player reaches the 82-point milestone, not only will the Canadiens have reason to celebrate, but so will many people in need. For Laraque, it’s a win-win situation—either way, his charitable spirit shines through.
I can’t say if Laraque believes this will happen, but he admits he will be more than happy to make the donation if Slaf comes through.

As the season unfolds, all eyes will be on this budding star and Laraque’s bet, creating even more excitement for fans eager to see if he’ll live up to his word.