Prospect Info: 2022 - 1st OA] Juraj Slafkovsky (LW) Part 4
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Gaylord Q Tinkledink
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Smoked again ?
Not going to lie, the potential of KK 2.0 is looking more and more close. Well, minus the bad skating.
Not going to lie, the potential of KK 2.0 is looking more and more close. Well, minus the bad skating.
I'd like to see him throw an elbow up next time hes in a situation like that. Its like he saw the hit coming from about 15 feet away and just accepted his fate. Certainly not your typical 1OA, but then none of the players available this year are.
Redux91
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Lol come on man..
Also, he's outproducing KK right now..
Gaylord Q Tinkledink
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WeThreeKings
Demidov is a HAB
There's a large contingent of Wright enthusiasts who desperately want Slafkovksy to be the next KK and fail.
Goldenhands
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Slaf's last 2 games have been rough not going to lie, with that being said, some inconsistency in his rookie year is perfectly normal. All 1st OV in recent history went through some inconsistency, thats a rough league and tough calendar to handle for any 18 yrs old kids.
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8 games. And it wasn't a good idea.
I'm not scared for Slafkovsky, but I don't see it do any good. If anything I'd rather him be in Europe or junior than the AHL (I know it's not possible at this point.
The other thing is, there's no talent in Laval, Slafkovski can't learn to play with 1st line NHL players there.
Gillings
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He needs to stay on the 4th line all year with some PP time. Don’t move him up unless it’s for a shift here or there. Keep him HUNGRY!!!
Slaf is good most of the time. No need to go crazy because of one bad game
Marty's concepts are all based on a player having awareness out there. It's hard to make it a sucessful formula when a couple of guys on the ice don't have it on any given shift. It's really just instinctive hockey. Knowing where to go without the puck and how to make the best play available with it once you do get it.
Fun Fact he's actually trending below KK's point totals as an 18 yr old.
But he is on pace with Cam Neely.
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | 2000 | F | 2018‑19 | 79 | 11 | 23 | 34 |
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Fun Fact he's actually trending below KK's point totals as an 18 yr old.
But he is on pace with Cam Neely.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi 2000 F 2018‑19 79 11 23 34
Joe Thornton had 3 goals - 4 assist in 55 games in his rookie season. These rookie stats at 18yo doesn't mean anything
Sagikev
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Was about to say what matters is the progression from game 1 to game 82, and progression from year 1 to yesr 2. We didn't draft a finished product. We didn t draft him to score 80 points right now. The hope is that he does in 4-5-6 years from now. He has the potential IMO, and he has the right mindset and skillset.
But, keep your head up big guy, Xhekaj is still on his ELC, his wallet can only support so much.
I think in lieu of giving him the best linemates he should be paired with players who will help him improve his board play and cycling so he can work on making plays off the cycle. It still lets him embrace his offensive talent but gives him a specific skillset to work on to support that talent. Key thing though is that he's still given solid minutes and not on a fourth line
Gravity
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He should go to the WJC and then AHL. He needs to learn to protect himself and play 20mins a night with confidence.
Kojo
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Maybe he needs a break instead of going to the WJC. Getting a couple of days off would be nice. Then next year they could send him in the AHL he could be their savior.
Except when they are stellar.
OldCraig71
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He is a talented player, we all see that, and will only get better. The only thing that concerns me is that he isn't learning to keep himself out of danger. I remember the preseason game where Tatar was instructing him to keep his head up and recently on a podcast with Knuckles, Xhekaj was saying that they are all telling him to keep his head up and be more aware on the ice. Everyone is telling him to be smarter on the ice but he isn't getting it! Friedman mentioned that players around the league are targeting him because they know they can. He is big and strong yes but if these hits continue he will inevitably have concussion issues and we don't want that.
Paddyjack
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I was one of those saying he is progressing well and should stay up, but I'm more and more changing my mind. Not because I think he sucks, I just feel he would learn more in Laval about physical contacts and keeping his head up. Sure the AHL is full of stupid players trying to head hunt but the play is a bit slower so he can adapt more easily to that aspect until he reaches the next level.
He's going to have to lean in those hit rather then take them. Once he does this, player going for a hit will go in differently knowing it could hurt.
I am thinking this as well. I would call up a player like Ylonen and send Slaf down.
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