HabzSauce
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Player Discussion Juraj Slafkovsky discussion
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Trabdy2
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I've been impressed by Slafkovsky's play since the 4 Nations. More physically engaged and sharper with the puck. He seems to be playing much stronger and bullying guys off the puck more. I'd like to see his development continuing in this direction.
This physical aspect of his potential was one of the main reasons we drafted him. We need him to physically dominate on the wall and down low, come away with the puck and body position advantage, and make the play that's there. He seems to have a pass first tendency, but if he comes off the wall with the puck and body position advantage on his check, there should always be at least one good option whether it's a pass, shot, or taking it hard to the net to create a net front scramble.
This physical aspect of his potential was one of the main reasons we drafted him. We need him to physically dominate on the wall and down low, come away with the puck and body position advantage, and make the play that's there. He seems to have a pass first tendency, but if he comes off the wall with the puck and body position advantage on his check, there should always be at least one good option whether it's a pass, shot, or taking it hard to the net to create a net front scramble.
Andrei79
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Is he the only player on the team that gets his thread bumped after every game ?
Slaf wasn't nearly as bad as described here. He was average.
How about veteran superstar Laine being a complete bitch the whole game ?
Slaf wasn't nearly as bad as described here. He was average.
How about veteran superstar Laine being a complete bitch the whole game ?
SlafySZN
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Set up Caufield and Suzuki at least 3 times each.
Or Suzuki not timing his passes.
The Gr8 Dane
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Franchement lol , he wasn't even that bad tonight , I wonder what you guys are watching. Clearly just emotional that he missed his chances and had a bad turn on the breakaway. He was forechecking well and retrieving pucks , getting open and setting people up , the problem is certainly not slaf and the first line haha
Are you going to come here every 4 four games where Slaf played average here and there ? nobody in the league is consistent for 82 games, that's not possible, especially not at 20 years old. Not even McDavid or Crosby are consistent for 82 games. Was Slaf the sole reason the Habs lost tonight ? Hell no... I could count at least 6 forwards worst then him tonight. Just chill and and enjoy him next game when he is back to beast mode once again.
the trolls Slaf haters are happy tonight, bunch of cowards
at least 6 forwards were worst than him. He was average tonight and could have finish with 2 points with some luck. Get out of here troll.
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haters coming out of the woodwork as usual.
I like that slaf is getting OT time. He's growing his role now and we need to let him play.
I like that slaf is getting OT time. He's growing his role now and we need to let him play.
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He had enough drive and compete to be the guy who created the most chances tonight.
There’s an opinion and there’s over- exaggerating when there was guys who were actually bad you could look at or talk about.
2nd most hits on the habs tonight.
lillypad33
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I think he has the 2nd most hits on the Habs this season....
People are too reactive based on points or single plays....
People are too reactive based on single games and micro shifts.
He is way over analyzed.
There are criticisms that are legitimate and some that are not, the whole "he doesn't hit" is literally factually inaccurate, and anyone who brings it up should be dismissed immediately since it's not opinion based and can be easily fact checked.
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People upset with the criticism, it's going to start getting worse when he gets his money next year.
I've actually been surprised with how patient the majority of fans have been but that's all going to end soon when there is money involved.
I've actually been surprised with how patient the majority of fans have been but that's all going to end soon when there is money involved.
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austin316
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He’s playing at what, 225lbs? I’d love to see him come in around 210-215 next year
ReimanSum1908
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I would absolutely be defined by the majority here as a hater, and I found him simply to be unnoticeable for the most. Far from his worst game.
People who drool over him and themselves into a lather over unbiased assessment and the slightest critiques regarding his performance and development are not helping his case.
ReimanSum1908
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In his fourth year as an NHL player, many of the other excuses will have to fade away as well.
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Nah, he’ll be only 22 or whatever. And the year after he’ll be only 23. And after that? He’ll be only 24.
We’ve done this with other prospects before, we know the rhetorical dance.
We all want him to be good, reliable, and an asset to the team. It’s absolutely fair to say he shouldn’t be over-analyzed because he’s one player of many. But I only see this gripe from @Andy after Slaf has a bad game. After his good games over-analysis (over-hype) is perfectly fine! The haters need to eat their crow for ever stating that Slaf has not played well at any point previously!
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