F Juraj Slafkovsky - TPS, Finland U20 (2022 Draft)

[Albatros]

He'll need to prove that he can play at that level with some consistency, in the Finnish league he still has less than stellar 1+3=4 points in 21 games (CHL 0+1=1 in 4 games).

 

[masinaLFC]

That's all you can say? Just let other people have differing opinions than yours. I am comfortable with my opinion but I don't mind if I am proven wrong by Juraj.

yes, that is all I can say because his hands, playmaking and IQ are propably his best features

 

[majormajor]

He'll need to prove that he can play at that level with some consistency, in the Finnish league he still has less than stellar 1+3=4 points in 21 games (CHL 0+1=1 in 4 games).

Why does he only have 4 points?

 

[elMatador]

After his first WJC 2021 I posted: "Scored no points. Started strong, later on the main challenge for him was the high tempo and endurance."

He made a huge progress in last 14 months. Slafkovsky is legit.

 

[Esko6]

It is always so mystifying to me how these juniors can be merely ok in league play and then do much better in a stronger tournament

 

[Albatros]

Why does he only have 4 points?

Awfully ineffective, doing similar things but with different results.

 

[hososo]

Why does he only have 4 points?

playing time? in Liiga time is 13:07 and in Olympics around 15:30

 

[Albatros]

Playing time alone doesn't explain scoring only one out of 53 shots.

 

[stastny12]

Can Olympic star Slafkovsky challenge Shane Wright?

Can he?

 

[Albatros]

Can Olympic star Slafkovsky challenge Shane Wright?

Can he?

A European LW after one good tournament, be it at a high level? No.

 

[JabbaJabba]

Can Olympic star Slafkovsky challenge Shane Wright?

Can he?

I doubt it. Slafkovsky needs to bring that offense into Liiga and then to the WC tournament and even if he does so it still might not be enough. Wright hasn't had the best draft season, but he's still a skilled, decently sized Canadian center who was granted the exceptional player status and who lead U18 to gold last year as the captain. The team that gets the first pick will have a really tough time passing that kind of player to pick someone else.

 

[ninetyeight]

I think it's time for Ahokas (TPS Coach) to start giving Juraj top6 minutes after this incredible performance

 

[Osakahaus]

Can Olympic star Slafkovsky challenge Shane Wright?

Can he?

no. if he goes off in Liiga after the olympics, sure. for now, i have him slotted at 3-6.

 

[Osakahaus]

I doubt it. Slafkovsky needs to bring that offense into Liiga and then to the WC tournament and even if he does so it still might not be enough. Wright hasn't had the best draft season, but he's still a skilled, decently sized Canadian center who was granted the exceptional player status and who lead U18 to gold last year as the captain. The team that gets the first pick will have a really tough time passing that kind of player to pick someone else.

And Wright also is a centerman, and his faceoff stats are pretty good for a youngster. He absolutely holds 1st overall, but Slaf at best can challenge Cooley and Nemec and maybe even Kemell for 2nd overall. For a Slovakian, that is incredible to think about.

 

[tellermine]

Looked really good again.
Has made huge steps in condition. Iq and skill is there.
Might become next slovak star.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

It is always so mystifying to me how these juniors can be merely ok in league play and then do much better in a stronger tournament

He might just be getting better and figuring it out before our eyes, as young stars tend to do. It's not how good he is now, it's his trajectory that teams focus on.

If his numbers skyrickot in the second half of the season...well that would be a huge difference between him and Kakko. The RATE of improvement is what matters most.

 

[Osakahaus]

He might just be getting better and figuring it out before our eyes, as young stars tend to do. It's not how good he is now, it's his trajectory that teams focus on.

If his numbers skyrickot in the second half of the season...well that would be a huge difference between him and Kakko. The RATE of improvement is what matters most.

If Juraj keeps improving, I wanna see that. The motivation is what matters a ton for any prospect also. Does he want to keep going, or is he fine being where he's at?

 

[Shocker]

He was easily the best player on the ice against Finland, hopefully this continues in Liiga, TPS will surely give him better minutes now.

 

[tobu]

 

[CoSi]

Just incredible

 

[LOFIN]

Maybe he's the one who leads us TPS back to the hunt for championship after we fell off almost like Oilers after December.

 

[agent082]

TPS must be a really good team.

 

[buzzer beater]

He does belong in the top 3 discussions. The remainder of the season will be huge.

 

[Fjordy]

This kid looks amazing

 

[LOFIN]

TPS must be a really good team.

We were early in the season, but the 2nd third has been a disaster. Should make the playoffs still, things are looking better lately.