Player Discussion Juraj Slafkovsky discussion

[LaP]

Let him progress. There is no real need to rush any move. The team isnt close right now and need a 2nd line center and to make a legit defense core that doesnt have Methhead playing 25 min a night

We just watched Byfield continue to have his ups and downs. Leo Carlson hasnt blown anyone away nor has Fantilli

Carlsson is on his way to a worse d+2 season than Slaf had and i would be the last to call Carlsson a flop still like the kid a lot. Fantilli should have a similar d+2 season than Slaf. So far there's nothing abnormal with Slaf developement as a big guy drafted 1st overall in what should be one of the weakest draft ever.

 

[ReimanSum1908]

No I am just being realistic. Once in a while he makes amazingly crisp and smooth passes I agree with that. He does have talent. 80% of the times, it's blind passes to nowhere that lead a turnover and a loss of possession. That is an IQ issue.

Precisely the same reason he got leveled with massive, clean hits every second game: he's a fundamentally low-hockey-IQ player with limited vision and poor sense for the game, but all the physical tools, who has only showed up offensively twice in his career at any level.

 

[ReHabs]

Precisely the same reason he got leveled with massive, clean hits every second game: he's a fundamentally low-hockey-IQ player with limited vision and poor sense for the game, but all the physical tools, who has only showed up offensively twice in his career at any level.

Physical tools but doesn’t like to use them because it isn’t in his nature. He’s the stereotypical “euro” style player and that’s specifically his style of game. Until further notice, he’s Tomas Tatar without the defensive hustle.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

It's crazy that some people think we have anybody in our NHL or AHL lineup capabale of moving the needle more than Slaf in our top 6 or that we could acquire one easily by trade. Crazy.

I agree.

But…. I thought Kotkaniemi would be better than he was. You never really know. Slaf was never a can’t miss star type guy so I understand the skepticism.

I’m with you though, I’ve seen enough to believe. I just think it will take some time. I’m disappointed by this year but not entirely surprised.

 

[Tyson]

I am convinced that he has been plagued by some sort of injury the entire season.

 

[sampollock]

I agree.

But…. I thought Kotkaniemi would be better than he was. You never really know. Slaf was never a can’t miss star type guy so I understand the skepticism.

I’m with you though, I’ve seen enough to believe. I just think it will take some time. I’m disappointed by this year but not entirely surprised.

i was convinced that BT was better then KK...

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

i was convinced that BT was better then KK...

...let's not do this again...too painful...

 

[le_sean]

Wright couldn't put up 50pts in the AHL (65pt pace tbh) last year and this season he's got the same points in the NHL as Slaf. What does that say about Slaf's progression?

Apples to apples: Slafkovsky doesn't play any PK at all, just like Wright, but has significantly more PP TOI (3:08 to 1:48 PP TOI/GP). Overall TOI/gp is 16:52 Slafkovsky to 13:32 for Shane Wright.

Progression isn't linear -- we have two players who were drafted near each other and have the same points this season so far; both of whom are not hitters, are not shooters, are not PK guys, but one is practically a rookie and the other is due to start a mega contract.

The point is all of these young players will have ups and downs. Where were you last year when Slaf put up 50? That’s right, you went into hiatus because everyone called you out. Then you claimed you weren’t a hater and now you’re back hating because he’s in a slump.

Just stop whining about a 20 year old and comparing other 20 year olds to him. Do the exercise when these kids are 24-25 years old.

This social media and smart device obsession of needing immediate results/answers is making people crazy. Slaf needs to be a star NOW. The rebuild should be OVER. It’s ridiculous.

 

[BLONG7]

Slaf is going to be fine guys..............way too much drama surrounding a 20 year old.
They drafted him, not for the player he is now, but who he will become in another couple of years.....patience.