The import forward has posted an impressive five goals and five assists in his past six games. He has only been held without a point in three of his past 13 contests.
The hot play of late has pushed Cajkovic into sixth overall in QMJHL rookie scoring with 32 points. Victoriaville's Egor Serdyuk, the current rookie scoring leader, is just seven points ahead and has appeared in two more games.
This type of consistency is surely what the Sea Dogs expected when they picked Cajkovic first overall in the CHL Import Draft. Things had been going south for the Slovak following a strong pre-season. His frustration was clearly visible on the ice at times and the Dogs made him a healthy scratch on a few occasions. Not making the Slovakian world junior team would put a damper on most players' seasons - but it seems to have lit a fire under Cajkovic.
The Slovak is still expected to be picked in this year's NHL Draft. He has slid down the rankings over the past few months, but another few weeks of consistent, solid play will no doubt give him a boost.
Cajkovic will have a chance to play in front of a plethora of NHL scouts tonight in Red Deer when he suits up for Team Cherry at the CHL/NHL Top Prospects. Game time is 11 p.m. on Sportsnet.
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