Player Discussion Juraj Slafkovsky Discussion

[Skip Bayless]

He needs to understand that he has the possibility of generating his own scoring chances at will. Passing plays are not the only way.

He needs to believe.

 

[JGRB]

He needs to understand that he has the possibility of generating his own scoring chances at will. He needs to believe.

Slaf strikes me as a red pill kinda guy. I like that.

 

[Egresch]

Comparison should be John LeClair IMO - to be a Tkachuk type need to have the truculence DNA makeup which Slaf doesn’t and isn’t “learnable”



Maybe he should be called “second half Slaf”…

Looks like he is very consistent from Oct- Jan

 

[red devil]

 

[ExReHabs]

His candour is the most encouraging thing about the player. Too many players take their potential or hype for granted. He at least isn’t shy to put himself out there.

He has maybe 10 good games this season and he knows it. A player with his tools and size shouldn’t need a golden ticket white glove invite to play well.

He can be a beast on the ice.

 

[Skip Bayless]

Slafkovsky hasn't even played 10 good games this year. Dont @ me.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Slafkovsky hasn't even played 10 good games this year. Dont @ me.

Yep. He's only played one and a half.

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Yep. He's only played one and a half.

Get real, he’s never been good for even a single period

 

[River Meadow]

Maybe he should be called “second half Slaf”…

If you think that's impressive, just wait until we get to the playoffs.

 

[viceroy]

He’s playing at what, 225lbs? I’d love to see him come in around 210-215 next year

I was like the only guy out here saying Slafs was way too heavy when he first came in at 240. Jebus Pronger was 220 and he was 6'6". I'm thinking 210 should be good.

I think his playmaking is actually pretty impressive. But I agree with your overall point. He needs to go to the net. We don’t have enough guys who do that.

So he needs to go digging for the puck, win the board battles, make plays, drive the center of the ice, block the goalie's view, deflect shots, hit opposing players... Anything else you need the 20yr old kid to do? I mean if so when are Suzuki and Caufield gonna lift up their end of the couch?

That's almost certainly not true of most star forwards.

He's 20 and BIG. Those guys take time to develop.

Cap is going up, much of that contract will include prime years… under eight? Yeah, I’d definitely do that deal today.

That contract will be from 21 to 29, a good bet in my book.

There is a reason why agents use cap % now into negotiations

Sure they can try but a GM doesn't have to agree to those terms. Look at Guhle's sweet contract.

Someone mentioned him and Arber spending lots of nights out on the town. Do we know if there is any truth to that?

Everyone knows Arber and Slafs are good friends but that's far less problematic than the Caufield - Dvorak duo. I hear those guys are wild.

I also think he needs to protect himself better. Rarely saw a 230lbs guys getting rock by smurf like Ghostibere, Rossi and Greig.

We still talking about that period? He's gotten a lot better at that.

People said the same thing about Nick Suzuki when he signed his extension, how's that looking now?

I can't believe the Athletic said Suzuki had one of the worst contracts in the NHL. *smh*

You seriously think Slaf is an upcoming 10m player? I mean let's all be reasonable now

Imagine we'd signed him for a 2yr bridge, so he reasonably gets 60pts next year and around 70 the year after. What do you think a 23yr old big bodied 65-70pt gets in 2-3yrs?

I don't actually believe that leagues f**k up players.

Well I believe bad coaching/development can. No one will make me believe that the Lefebvre/Therrien combo didn't make us lose out on a player or two.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

So he needs to go digging for the puck, win the board battles, make plays, drive the center of the ice, block the goalie's view, deflect shots, hit opposing players... Anything else you need the 20yr old kid to do? I mean if so when are Suzuki and Caufield gonna lift up their end of the couch?

I might even ask him to walk and chew gum at the same time.

 

[Heffyhoof]

For all the bullied kids on the forum who still pretend to wonder if he's a powerforward, prior to tonight he was 33rd in the league for hits. In the top 40, only 4 players have more points. It took two games without points where he still played good for the trolls to roll out.

 

[the valiant effort]

The NHL’s new short side roof gawd is here

 

[Monsieur Miz]

Glad we selected him over Cooley, he's doing great!

(don't check my post history)

 

[Bobby Holik agent]

You bunch of monkey.
Congrat to Slaf for his 100 nhl points !!!!!

 

[alko]

but it was more about reaching developmental milestones appropriate for his age

What could it be?

 

[JGRB]

This kid when he wants to play hockey, can flat out play.

Now the key is to finish the season strong and be more consistent for next season. Matching last seasons goal/pts totals is on the table the way he’s playing

 

[austin316]

Really great to see him playing well since the 4 nations. Hopefully he can work on his consistency.

 

[Andrei79]

When he's on he's a dominant force. Like, ppg with size and physicality. Can he stay consistent is really the issue.

 

[Erika]

Beast mode still going strong

 

[Garbageyuk]

Never had any doubts. He’s a young guy who’s got a lot of development ahead, and he’s already a legitimate 1st line player. He’ll have his ups and downs, but he works hard, cares a lot, and has a great attitude. I‘d still take him over Cooley and Wright, easily.

 

[ChikN]

Love his attitude. Even if he doesn't reach that unicorn status, I won't be super disappointed. I'll know he will have tried as hard as he could.

But for the time being his future is looking good. Let's get it Slaf!

 

[VirginiaMtlExpat]

I was like the only guy out here saying Slafs was way too heavy when he first came in at 240. Jebus Pronger was 220 and he was 6'6". I'm thinking 210 should be good.

Not true. I recall writing the same thing when he broke into the league. Maybe not down to 210, but I felt that he could lose 15 lbs and thrive.

 

[KevSkillz4]

100 pts in his first 183 NHL games?!?!

Not bad at all, it's actually really good. It's 44 pts in 82 games pace in his career at only 20 years old.

44 pts with his tools, that's already a really good NHL player.

We all know and he know, that he can produce more and he certainly will!!

70-80 pts per year with his physical and two-way ability + protection of puck etc...

His contract will be a steal, that's worth easily 9, 9,5 per year easily for me.

Go Juraj Go, I always been very happy with this pick, I wanted one of Wright, Cooley or Slaf and when Hughes said before the draft that will be between these 3, I have been really happy.

I always prefered the package of Slaf between these 3.

 

[the valiant effort]

TRADE HIM NOW FOR A 65 POINT JAG