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

[cphabs]

Not necessarily. In a vacuum you are right.

We don’t know how Wright would’ve developed had he been selected 1st overall (being passed over 3 times could’ve had a huge motivational impact).

Also just because he scores 100pts doesn’t necessarily mean he’s better than a 70pts Slafkovsky. In a vacuum, sure. But if Wright puts up 90-100pts a year and doesn’t win anything of substance in his career while Slaf puts up 70 and helps us win a cup no one will care.

Well said!

 

[Twisted Sinister]

Well said!

Playoff performance is definitely part of player evaluation.

 

[dcyhabs]

So you cant make the difference between a guy with hands of stone vs a guy with golden hands?

Stevenson had zero puck skills, one of many big but terrible players the habs drafted. Slaf won’t be that bad and Stevenson had a reasonable career.

 

[Andrei79]

Stevenson had zero puck skills, one of many big but terrible players the habs drafted. Slaf won’t be that bad and Stevenson had a reasonable career.

The only guy on the team who could figure out Hasek.

 

[Andrei79]

Even if true it means absolutely nothing. If Shane Wright becomes 100 point player snd Slaf becomes a 70 point player we will have dropped the ball with the 1OA.

Did New Jersey drop the ball with Nico Hischier ?

 

[JoelWarlord]

Did New Jersey drop the ball with Nico Hischier ?

The funny part is Hischier had by far the best rookie year of any 1OA pick since Matthews.

 

[the valiant effort]

The only guy on the team who could figure out Hasek.

How is his 2 goal playoff game still not on Youtube?

 

[Goldenhands]

Stevenson had zero puck skills, one of many big but terrible players the habs drafted. Slaf won’t be that bad and Stevenson had a reasonable career.

Im relieved...

 

[Kennerback]

Stevenson had zero puck skills, one of many big but terrible players the habs drafted. Slaf won’t be that bad and Stevenson had a reasonable career.

Really big guy. Once in a while he’d stuff the puck in the net with his long stick. Fans loved him.

He was even drafted 12OA. Just goes to show the value teams put on very big guys with limited hockey skills.

 

[Kennerback]

Im relieved...

Stevenson’s best season was with the Devils.
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If we played Slaf all year, as a floor, he could produce that much. Around 10 goals, 27 points. Because Slafkovsky is superior to Stevenson at everything.

 

[admiralcadillac]

Even if true it means absolutely nothing. If Shane Wright becomes 100 point player snd Slaf becomes a 70 point player we will have dropped the ball with the 1OA.

Shane Shite needs to figure out if he wants to play long term in the nhl or bitch at Dan Bylsma. Can’t have both.

 

[Runner77]

Ferraro himself is not accurately rendering Hughes’ comments. Hughes only said “a bit” underwhelming, which is not as impactful a comment.

I think Hughes’ level of transparency and his often, raw, direct comments are refreshing but whenever a GM gives the slightest negative appreciation about his own players, even one based on factual observation, you can bet that there will always be opportunists and exaggerators to blow it out of proportion.

Ferraro should be happy — this is exactly the type of sound byte that will help his channel gain a greater following. He’s also responding to his co-host who is urging you, to what else, “listen to the interview”.

 

[River Meadow]

No Slaf tonight. 1st line is Drouin - Beck - Hoffman.

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No Slaf...

Arg.

Really wanted to see him tonight.

 

[BehindTheTimes]

Shane Shite needs to figure out if he wants to play long term in the nhl or bitch at Dan Bylsma. Can’t have both.

Lmao, yeah ok.

 

[BehindTheTimes]

Did New Jersey drop the ball with Nico Hischier ?

How is picking Slaf over Wright even remotely similar to NJD taking Nico ?

We took a project winger with the 1OA when there was a franchise center on the board imo.

 

[River Meadow]

I'm really not happy.

I wanted and was expecting to see Slaf tonight.


Oh well, still looking forward to seeing Beck center the TOP line with Drouin and Hoffman!, Mesar center the 3rd line! and Guhle, Harris.. and Matheson-Barron pairing!

Oh, and, let's see how Primeau rebounds after his horrible goals allowed last game, smh.

 

[Andrei79]

How is picking Slaf over Wright even remotely similar to NJD taking Nico ?

We took a project winger with the 1OA when there was a franchise center on the board imo.

And why are they not similar ? Both were picked in the same position and its exactly the scenario you're describing where there's a significant discrepancy between both players.

 

[HuGort]

I think Europe is just too far, and habs don't have enough control over such a valuable asset...

Could be but I am sure if Slaf is next Puljujarvi or next Rantanen. Seen a lot of first round picks in camp before they were more advanced than Slaf. Then again the Latrendesses, McCarrons, and Wards looked great in camp, but never made it

I think if he dropped 25lbs would help quickness. You don't need a ton of muscle mass in pro hockey. Mario was one of greatest ever, couldn't bench press 120lbs his first camp.

 

[River Meadow]

Could be but I am sure if Slaf is next Puljujarvi or next Rantanen. Seen a lot of first round picks in camp before they were more advanced than Slaf. Then again the Latrendesses, McCarrons, and Wards looked great in camp, but never made it

I think if he dropped 25lbs would help quickness. You don't need a ton of muscle mass in pro hockey. Mario was one of greatest ever, couldn't bench press 120lbs his first camp.

I think it's way too early to speculate on this, tbh.

I think he just had bad games (for him) or off games you could say, it could all be nerves, too.

He may have been nervous, etc and it affected how he played. The mental part (confidence) is huge.

In the rookies tournament he made some really nice plays and showed great flashes.

In the 2 pre-season games he looked way too reactive and flat footed. We just saw him hustle af a few short weeks ago in rookies tournament. I think that's mental.

Need to see more...

 

[Goldenhands]

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If we played Slaf all year, as a floor, he could produce that much. Around 10 goals, 27 points. Because Slafkovsky is superior to Stevenson at everything.

No doubt in my mind that Slaf can produce at a higher pace than that as soon as this year. If he makes the team, what I think he will, they are going to play him with offensive players and use him on a PP wave.

For alot of people, the standarts are pretty low right now and thats a good thing.

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

Man, too sensible a post, too rational.
I wish I could trade 3-4 HFHabs posters in exchange for you to be on our board.. sigh .. I'll throw in a pick too

You're too kind.

An ample supply of smoked meat sandwiches is a non-negotiable part of any deal for my posting rights.

 

[417]

He mentioned Mesar and Beck as standouts, who play a "pro game".

No mention of Slaf at all.

It must mean he hates him, thinks he sucks and he's gonna be a bust.

Good find.

Not great to hear from your captain. But Slaf has performed under what I thought. I get he is 18. But so are Beck and Mesar. Who have looked much better.

I am thinking is it better to send Slaf to Laval or Europe?

He also didn't mention the Pope...he must hate Catholics.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

To me he looks too heavy. I think he needs to shed some weight to help with his speed.

 

[Retired]

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If we played Slaf all year, as a floor, he could produce that much. Around 10 goals, 27 points. Because Slafkovsky is superior to Stevenson at everything.

Never seen Slaf drop them So I’ll hold judgement Agreed on how cemented big Turner’s hands were!

 

[BaseballCoach]

I think it's way too early to speculate on this, tbh.

I think he just had bad games (for him) or off games you could say, it could all be nerves, too.

He may have been nervous, etc and it affected how he played. The mental part (confidence) is huge.

In the rookies tournament he made some really nice plays and showed great flashes.

In the 2 pre-season games he looked way too reactive and flat footed. We just saw him hustle af a few short weeks ago in rookies tournament. I think that's mental.

Need to see more...

It's almost like he wasn't comfortable playing on his wrong side....

Neither Beck nor Mesar are being made to do that.