Juraj Slafkovsky - Year Two

[CHwest]

I hear ya. Been here since Feb 2022...but stay away for very long periods of time over the last 10 years. Some obviously good posters withstanding, these boards have devolved a LOT. Many, many respected original members I know/knew have left and will never come back. Considering the trend, especially on the main boards, with all the powertrippers there and double-standards...I'll likely disappear again very soon.

Don't forget your ball!

 

[admiralcadillac]

I hear ya. Been here since Feb 2022...but stay away for very long periods of time over the last 10 years. Some obviously good posters withstanding, these boards have devolved a LOT. Many, many respected original members I know/knew have left and will never come back. Considering the trend, especially on the main boards, with all the powertrippers there and double-standards...I'll likely disappear again very soon.

They’ve always existed, everyone is unable to see their own generation with the same lens are newer ones - at least in general

 

[LesCanadiens]

They’ve always existed, everyone is unable to see their own generation with the same lens are newer ones - at least in general

Good point. The old board seemed more mature, but maybe I have selective memory,


Typo correction: I've been on this version of HFBoards since 2002, not 2022.

 

[admiralcadillac]

Good point. The old board seemed more mature, but maybe I have selective memory,


Typo correction: I've been on this version of HFBoards since 2002, not 2022.

Well posters 20 years ago are almost definitely going to be about 20 years more mature than those currently on the forum (at least today, that is) hehe

What is certainly true is the prevalence of bots and guided comments sections on platforms such as online news sources, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube etc. has lead to polarization in mindset. Either for or against in visceral ways with no nuance.

 

[NORiculous]

The old board seemed more mature, but maybe I have selective memory,

It depends what you mean by old board because I remember the discussions on players having visors were sissies…

Can’t say it was very mature, even if I recall them being funny occasionally.

 

[VirginiaMtlExpat]

I hear ya. Been here since Feb 2002...but stay away for very long periods of time over the last 10 years. Some obviously good posters withstanding, these boards have devolved a LOT. Many, many respected original members I know/knew have left and will never come back. Considering the trend, especially on the main boards, with all the powertrippers there and double-standards...I'll likely disappear again very soon.

Still here since 2001. I've moved around a lot: Japan, Germany, NC, VA. HF has long helped me alleviate homesickness, especially in Germany, when I was treated miserably... and miserable. Life in the US is a lot easier now. Meanwhile, I've gone soft about winter, over two decades.

 

[LesCanadiens]

Well posters 20 years ago are almost definitely going to be about 20 years more mature than those currently on the forum (at least today, that is) hehe

What is certainly true is the prevalence of bots and guided comments sections on platforms such as online news sources, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube etc. has lead to polarization in mindset. Either for or against in visceral ways with no nuance.

Yep. Lots of real-life flaws in all this automation/AI etc. And even when it is human-led, too much favoritism and uneven application of the rules. It sullies the experience. At least for me it does.

Still here since 2001. I've moved around a lot: Japan, Germany, NC, VA. HF has long helped me alleviate homesickness, especially in Germany, when I was treated miserably... and miserable. Life in the US is a lot easier now. Meanwhile, I've gone soft about winter, over two decades.

I totally remember you from way back then. One of the smartest posters here, IMO. Glad to see you're around! I've seen you change your moniker pre-fix for every location, lol. Mine was originally, Habdul.

 

[VirginiaMtlExpat]

Yep. Lots of real-life flaws in all this automation/AI etc. And even when it is human-led, too much favoritism and uneven application of the rules. It sullies the experience. At least for me it does.


I totally remember you from way back then. One of the smartest posters here, IMO. Glad to see you're around! I've seen you change your moniker pre-fix for every location, lol. Mine was originally, Habdul.

Thanks for the kind words. I'm a contrarian at heart and I apply my technical/biomed background on occasion, which I think could benefit the game if the higher-ups had the inclination.

 

[LesCanadiens]

Thanks for the kind words. I'm a contrarian at heart and I apply my technical/biomed background on occasion, which I think could benefit the game if the higher-ups had the inclination.

Maybe some players could benefit from your expertise. Drouin for example...but that ship has sailed, I guess.

 

[VirginiaMtlExpat]

Maybe some players could benefit from your expertise. Drouin for example...but that ship has sailed, I guess.

He needs a sports psychologist. Not my domain. Not my concern anymore either. He's not on any of my fantasy teams: I knew better. If playing with MacKinnon won't light a fire under him...

 

[Habs]

NO! LOL...it was conversational intent.

PS: We joined on the exact same date (correction, I joined one day before you)! I remember you from the original board and maybe Fanhome too, is that right?

you are an OG!

 

[River Meadow]

you are an OG!

I was also around back then too FWIW, I think my original account account creation date was 2003 or 2004 at the very latest, maybe 2002.

Can't remember what my original name was though, I do remember most of the originals.. Mike8, etc, etc...

EDIT: You know what... I actually remember you posting that avatar, those Traverse days were horrible....

 

[River Meadow]

Moment of truth tonight for young Jurajomir Slafkowsky

 

[Habs]

I was also around back then too FWIW, I think my original account account creation date was 2003 or 2004 at the very latest, maybe 2002.

Can't remember what my original name was though, I do remember most of the originals.. Mike8, etc, etc...

EDIT: You know what... I actually remember you posting that avatar, those Traverse days were horrible....

McPhee was great too he disappeared for some reason and the bruins troll JohnnyV was hilarious.

 

[River Meadow]

McPhee was great too he disappeared for some reason and the bruins troll JohnnyV was hilarious.

That literally just came back to me... sorta... I remember a LOT of Vachon Cakes... for some reason...

Good times.

 

[River Meadow]

I'll tell you guys something absolutely terrifying...

Sometimes I see Pearson (#70) and think: "Damn, Slaf is looking better.."


Then I realize it's not Slafkowsky, but it's Tanner f________ Pearson.

 

[Habs]

I'll tell you guys something absolutely terrifying...

Sometimes I see Pearson (#70) and think: "Damn, Slaf is looking better.."


Then I realize it's not Slafkowsky, but it's Tanner f________ Pearson.

All the east coast turds are in bed yelling in their pillows on why we picked slaf over Cooley. We can talk about all the east coasters tonight !

 

[Habs]

This play by play guy is killing me I want to punch his face

 

[Habs]

And voila down 1

I have the thread to myself I can’t be banned there’s nobody to report me

 

[Bombshell11]

And voila down 1

bro this isn't the game thread lol

 

[Bombshell11]

He's not good, he really should be sent down. Not sure he'll be a PPG down there but for sure he'll have an easier time.

This is bad development.

 

[MatWilson]

He wouldn't be good in the AHL either. Mesar is better than Slaf, and he's playing in the OHL. Slaf should be playing in the OHL. He's not an NHL player. Not even close.

 

[Habs]

bro this isn't the game thread lol

lol I was on my phone just realized that, my bad. too funny

 

[Bombshell11]

He wouldn't be good in the AHL either. Mesar is better than Slaf, and he's playing in the OHL. Slaf should be playing in the OHL. He's not an NHL player. Not even close.

He can definitely be a 4th liner at least but as a 1st OA... shiiiiit.

AHL makes more sense for now

 

[Frankenheimer]

Depressing to see this thread bumped during a game to crap on Slaf.