Player Discussion Juraj Slafkovsky, the high offensive potential edition.

[KevSkillz4]

His prospect thread is over, welcome to the first player discussion of Juraj Slafkovsky.

In my mind, Slafkovsky has play a really good rookie season, solid two-way play for a 18 years old, great hands, great protection of puck, great passing ability (on PP he show all his passing ability and he is going to be a good one in this area of this game).

I truly believe that he have the potential to become a two-way beast, 1st line powerforward... he just need to learn how to play with his size, he is a skill guy in a big body.

I selected him in Early Mock Draft last year at 4th overall with NJ and I said that he have all tools to dominate in this league, when he is going to put all together... watch that!!

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[Habs13]

He needs to keep his head up or he'll end up like Lindros - if he can do that, I think he has a lot of potential to become a special player

 

[Jaynki]

He needs to keep his head up or he'll end up like Lindros - if he can do that, I think he has a lot of potential to become a special player

Albeit short and not exactly what you mean, it would be quite something if he ended his career with 865 points in 760 games and being one of the most impactful player in the game.

 

[Frank Drebin]

Albeit short and not exactly you mean, it would be quite something if he ended his career with 865 points in 760 games and being one of the most impactful player in the game.

I think he meant career cut short by head injuries more than being a generational player for the better part of a decade.

 

[Jaynki]

I think he meant career cut short by head injuries more than being a generational player for the better part of a decade.

Its how i understood it too. I just wanted to point out the paradox.

 

[Ozmodiar]

I think he meant career cut short by head injuries more than being a generational player for the better part of a decade.

Or he meant Brett.

 

[Team_Spirit]

 

[Toene]

Even though he was rushed, I still believe. He's starting to get underrated by our fanbase.

 

[MON4NHLTOR4MLB]

What potential? 3rd line 50 points? Sure

 

[ZUKI]

His prospect thread is over, welcome to the first player discussion of Juraj Slafkovsky.

In my mind, Slafkovsky has play a really good rookie season, solid two-way play for a 18 years old, great hands, great protection of puck, great passing ability (on PP he show all his passing ability and he is going to be a good one in this area of this game).

I truly believe that he have the potential to become a two-way beast, 1st line powerforward... he just need to learn how to play with his size, he is a skill guy in a big body.

I selected him in Early Mock Draft last year at 4th overall with NJ and I said that he have all tools to dominate in this league, when he is going to put all together... watch that!!

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The introduction of this thread is fully positive. What is this shit meaning, it's the Habs board here, you can't be all positive ..... shame on you !!!

 

[badfish]

I watched Draisaitl last night. He was dominant. But his first year post-draft he had a similar production as Slaf did this year. It took a few more years for Drai to really break out. Doubt Slaf reaches Drais level but perhaps a good lesson to remain patient for now.

 

[Jabba11]

Excited to see Slaf next year, not worried about the kid. He's a hard worker and will succeed for us.

Also, I just bought his Young Guns french version card (Jeunes Loups), so he better have a great career so it's worth my investment hahaha

 

[Destopcorner]

I watched Draisaitl last night. He was dominant. But his first year post-draft he had a similar production as Slaf did this year. It took a few more years for Drai to really break out. Doubt Slaf reaches Drais level but perhaps a good lesson to remain patient for now.

Reminder Draisaitl spent some time in the AHL and he's as much of a man as Slaf. Kid can perfect things at lower level and I hope we give him a chance to do so.

KK and Galchenuyk had much better rookie seasons and they didn't get caught 10 times with the head down. His balance was suprisingly quite bad even at 235 pounds, even KK looked better.

We have to be patient and get him out of the spotlight next year. There's so many things he can learn in Laval, why not take our time?

 

[NotProkofievian]

Reminder Draisaitl spent some time in the AHL and he's as much of a man as Slaf. Kid can perfect things at lower level and I hope we give him a chance to do so.

KK and Galchenuyk had much better rookie seasons and they didn't get caught 10 times with the head down. His balance was suprisingly quite bad even at 235 pounds, even KK looked better.

We have to be patient and get him out of the spotlight next year. There's so many things he can learn in Laval, why not take our time?

That's a good question. I don't understand what was so important about him playing these games

 

[Mrb1p]

That's a good question. I don't understand what was so important about him playing these games

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He learned so much there. You just dont understand, Gallagher has like 85 poise, hes good to develop your Franchise medium players. Everybody knows the game is glitched and players dont gain any XP in the minors, unless you play the games there. f***ing EA.

 

[Kojo]

He's still just a kid. Can't wait until he proves his doubters wrong.

 

[holy]

Is it true he really is high? I mean it was just 420 so I wouldn’t blame him.

 

[Kaiden Ghoul]

More heads up and a bit less cockiness please next season Slaf

Calm down until you have fill that body if you want to play that kind of game young man

 

[Twisted Sinister]

Good lord, the rose-colored-glasses brigade is out in full force.

Well, for what it's worth, I hope you're right, but man, that hockey sense.

 

[Monsieur Miz]

Thought he looked really soft. Expected some grit from this guy but nope.

 

[KevSkillz4]

Thought he looked really soft. Expected some grit from this guy but nope.

I believe that after seeing videos of Matthew Tkachuk with Adam Nicholas, he is going to be much more engaged in grit next year and going to play with his head up. I think that's a normal thing for a guy who play in europe. Just need adaptation.

Development will be important with Juraj Slafkovsky, he can do everything on ice, that's a question of development and not talent/skill/attitude/work ethic issues. He got everything (he isn't McDavid, but everything in sense that he can do all thing on ice, score, pass, hit, two-way, protection of puck, a true skilled powerforward, that's a special player right there).

 

[Sterling Archer]

Slaf needs to play with a veteran power forward to show him how to play the position. Playing on a line with PLD and Anderson would be ideal for him IMO. Show him how to use his frame and skills.

 

[KevSkillz4]

Slaf needs to play with a veteran power forward to show him how to play the position. Playing on a line with PLD and Anderson would be ideal for him IMO. Show him how to use his frame and skills.

100% agree with you. PLD and Anderson would be perfect for Slaf.

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

dont think he belonged in the NHL this season but i do think he has potentiel to become a solid player but he needs to start using hes body more hes bigger then 95% of the NHL but played like Desharnais

And keep your head up please

 

[wilson2299]

He's still just a kid. Can't wait until he proves his doubters wrong.

I heard the same about Chucky, McCarron, Pheoling, etc etc

He is another first round over hyped kid who will turn into nothing