Prospect Info: [2022 - 1st OA] Juraj Slafkovsky (LW) Part 2

[cphabs]

Finally we're the ones bringing brawn to prospects tourny lol

With skill no less

 

[jrom]

With skill no less

And Arber

 

[OldCraig71]

Have you seen his Liiga stats though?

I didn't get involved in any of that because I didn't watch him play. I am more interested in seeing him against NHL competition. I was also in the Shane Wright camp so I was a little disappointed with the pick.

 

[MeanMugging91]

So what’s the truth? Lol

Word is hes already dropped 8 lbs since hf said he's to heavy at 238. Strick diet and a solid dump was all it took

 

[Milhouse40]

you cant stop an 18 year old from gaining weight though thats not plausible. Unless he was overweight, which he most obviously is not, then there is no weight to lose. Hes a growing kid, its perfectly normal hed gain some weight. the kid is a physical beast though so no need to worry hell slow himself down. Id worry more about Cauflield gaining 5lbs than Slafovsky 9 if we want to worry about someone.

The NHL is all be speed these days, if he can keep the speed with that size, it's fantastic, especially as mentioned, not many are able to do it and we've seen good players completely unable to follow because they gained too much weight.

But Slaf said he's at 230 and not 238, which would make a lot more sense cause 238 is......well, he's the same size as Anderson who's at 227lbs, so another 11lbs on that big thick dude, that's a lot.

 

[cphabs]

And Arber

?

 

[Andrei79]

The NHL is all be speed these days, if he can keep the speed with that size, it's fantastic, especially as mentioned, not many are able to do it and we've seen good players completely unable to follow because they gained too much weight.

But Slaf said he's at 230 and not 238, which would make a lot more sense cause 238 is......well, he's the same size as Anderson who's at 227lbs, so another 11lbs on that big thick dude, that's a lot.

He's lean though. He might just be a genetic freak. It happens. He looks even faster than last year.

 

[admiralcadillac]

Um he looks very good

 

[Guess]

Does anyone think he's trying to be too fancy?

 

[Skip Bayless]

Does anyone think he's trying to be too fancy?

Yup. He needs to learn how to pick his moments.

 

[Bombshell11]

Does anyone think he's trying to be too fancy?

Saw that from his first habs camp.

 

[Scriptor]

I would say it is too early to make any meaningful prognostications one way or another with this group. But there is certainly room for optimism based on the over arching team building philosophy that Hughes and Gorton have advertised to the fan base and to the players. The previous regime's issues always seemed to orbit around the team's insistence on winning now, whereas the focus on developmental process appears to have taken clear precedence with the current group.

I don't see any reason to tether this group's projected outcomes to those of the past regime as most developmental ties have been severed. The trainers and other support staff are little more than generic tools that will have a net zero impact relative to other organizations. Even a guy like Burrows is a different asset when his impact is being guided by MSL's philosophies.

I think this organization is extremely progressive and are unapologetic in their attempt to push past developmental archetypes that they might deem to be less effective than the general consensus. This feels borderline experimental but it appears as though we might have some hockey minds who can transcend the current zeitgeist that governs the developmental strategy employed by most teams and more specifically old school regimes like Bergevin ran.

Maybe this whole process crashes and burns or maybe HuGo are developing the archetype of the modern NHL franchise that will be copied for the next decade or two. Either way I am intrigued because I have alot of respect for the intellectual moxie that this organization is brandishing and have high hopes for this particular prospect pool given the likelihood of more blue chip prospects being drafted in the next few seasons.

It IS early, but, at least, we can say that HuGo are proactive.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Does anyone think he's trying to be too fancy?

No. Let young players express themselves and find out what they can and can't do.

It's a meaningless rookie game.. would you rather he improve his dump-in skills?

 

[Scriptor]

I guess all I’m saying is I’m not sure that Slafkovsky/Drouin/Hoffman’s play should necessarily be tied together (with the understanding that typically the best players at camp make the team).

It’s the place where the Habs best believe Slafkovsky can grow his game, under MSL or in Laval. For example even if he outplays Drouin or Hoffman (or one of them gets hurt), if he struggles at the NHL level he should be in Laval to start his career.

That's ridiculous. If Slafkovsky were to struggle at the NHL level, he would not be outplaying Drouin and Hoffman.

 

[DAChampion]

That's ridiculous. If Slafkovsky were to struggle at the NHL level, he would not be outplaying Drouin and Hoffman.

But Drouin and Hoffman struggled a lot last few years.

 

[Bombshell11]

I can see him play in the NHL as a sniper this year but his game needs work. I think the best move is to send him in the OHL with Mesar to develop some of the fundamentals if they truly want him to become an elite 1st like winger. I know some people will rage with me saying this but i don't believe he'll be able to keep up with NHLers

 

[Kennerback]

I can see him play in the NHL as a sniper this year but his game needs work. I think the best move is to send him in the OHL with Mesar to develop some of the fundamentals if they truly want him to become an elite 1st like winger. I know some people will rage with me saying this but i don't believe he'll be able to keep up with NHLers

I thought he had a couple of glitches. Miscommunication/bad pass with the D. Also if you do a spin around pass it’s bush league to miss. Otherwise, he’s a man among boys. He’ll easily keep up with NHLers.

 

[Bombshell11]

I thought he had a couple of glitches. Miscommunication/bad pass with the D. Also if you do a spin around pass you don’t miss. That was bush league. Otherwise, he’s a man among boys. He’ll easily keep up with NHLers.

easely?
ooof

I think we need to be careful, the guy made some dangerous decisions that could potentially end his career in the nhl.

 

[ClasslessGuy]

Not sure why he’s the one screening on PP , i know he’s big but that shouldn’t be his role

 

[A55P2]

easely?
ooof

I think we need to be careful, the guy made some dangerous decisions that could potentially end his career in the nhl.

It's not going to end his career in the NHL. He'll learn through mistakes, but what he brings few can bring. I'm pretty optimistic he'll start in the NHL.

 

[bighab]

I thought there was a lot to like from Slaf tonight. His board play was as advertised. His ability to spin off his man and distribute the puck is near elite. He's very strong. I thought he made a lot of smart passes too.
I didn't love his positioning on the breakout when he wasn't the puck carrier, would like to see him not crowd the guy with the puck & look for open ice. Also a few times he was caught with his head down. I also didn't love where they put him on the powerplay. With his board skills, I'd have him on the half wall & run the PP through him.
Can't wait to see more. With good coaching, it's hard not to see him as an impact NHL player. The issues looked like something that can be ironed out pretty easily. Time will tell.

 

[Whitesnake]

I absolutely couldn't care less about this tournament. New players, different types of players, chemistry or lack thereof....but that lineup is way too condensed right now in the NHl to see Juraj start in the NHL.

It's Laval for me. Without a doubt. Let's not make the same mistake we did with JK.

 

[themilosh]

I absolutely couldn't care less about this tournament. New players, different types of players, chemistry or lack thereof....but that lineup is way too condensed right now in the NHl to see Juraj start in the NHL.

It's Laval for me. Without a doubt. Let's not make the same mistake we did with JK.

Laval with houle is better?

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

you can see the size/speed/skill combo is ridiculous. and when he has the puck you at least can see that is without a doubt a top 5 pick at worst in like 95% of drafts. You want a sure fire super star at 1oa but 'gambling' on this kind of player is fine by me. He could turn into an absolute monster.

there still needs a lot of work imo. Still only the very first rookie camp game obviously. I think it's a no brainer to send him to the AHL at this point. only saw the 2nd and the first half of the 3rd but I think he'd be more dominant if he was truly nhl ready. again it's a nothing game but I think there would be/should be less question marks when he's truly ready.

 

[Guess]

No. Let young players express themselves and find out what they can and can't do.

It's a meaningless rookie game.. would you rather he improve his dump-in skills?

Point taken, I'm so used to seeing prospects given the grind-deez-guys, keep-it-simple mentality.

I definitely agree the players should learn by experimentation. I'm sure the coaches and Adam Nicholas will give insight on what they see as well.