Juraj Slafkovsky - Year Two

[Lafleurs Guy]

I was pumped to see him there, never bought into the 'he doesn't deserve it' nonsense, he's our first 1OA and deserves the chance for that reason.

As I said earlier, the line he was on made no sense. Needs to play with talent.

Secondly, we tried others on the first and it didn’t work so why not try this? It makes no sense to make him “earn it.” Put him there and let our best players help him develop.

Third, we can always send him down if he falters. But they have to give him ten to fifteen games to show what he can do. If they just switch it up then it makes no sense.

Look what happened with CC. He was put on the first line and produced immediately. Hopefully this move gets Slaf going a bit.

 

[le_sean]

Put him with good players and he looks good. What a concept

 

[Canadienna]

The Suzuki line just had by my reckoning the best possession game they've had in a while. I really don't think that's a coincidence.

I hope he becomes that perfect compliment to the Suzuki Caufield duo and I think we saw the first glimpse of it tonight.

 

[417]

4 shots on goal was the most encouraging sign for me.

It’s almost like playing more minutes, with better players, in advantageous situations, helps players have success.

Who would have figured.

 

[Gravity]

4 shots on goal was the most encouraging sign for me.

It’s almost like playing more minutes, with better players, in advantageous situations, helps players have success.

Who would have figured.

Development 101 lol. Give the kid a chance to succeed instead of giving him Anderson.

 

[417]

Here's a novelty....you stay him on that line....AND you start him on PP1 instead of Jason Ward Anderson.

Woah!

Let’s not burn the kid.

 

[JackZap]

Good game by the kid

 

[Heffyhoof]

As I said earlier, the line he was on made no sense. Needs to play with talent.

Secondly, we tried others on the first and it didn’t work so why not try this? It makes no sense to make him “earn it.” Put him there and let our best players help him develop.

Third, we can always send him down if he falters. But they have to give him ten to fifteen games to show what he can do. If they just switch it up then it makes no sense.

Look what happened with CC. He was put on the first line and produced immediately. Hopefully this move gets Slaf going a bit.

I agree. If you're going to try and force a highly drafted young player to develop in the NHL, stick him with talent. I feel like I remember Brady being stapled to Stone's side for most of his rookie year.

With Dach going down and the refusal to move Monahan from the vet line, the second line ceased being a good option for Slafkovsky. Glad they saw sense and gave him an audition before potentially sending him down. First game is good, but even if the next 2-3 aren't they need to leave him there for a proper chance.

 

[417]

I agree. If you're going to try and force a highly drafted young player to develop in the NHL, stick him with talent. I feel like I remember Brady being stapled to Stone's side for most of his rookie year.

With Dach going down and the refusal to move Monahan from the vet line, the second line ceased being a good option for Slafkovsky. Glad they saw sense and gave him an audition before potentially sending him down. First game is good, but even if the next 2-3 aren't they need to leave him there for a proper chance.

Graduating a player at 18-19 and then sticking him on a 3rd or 4th line while playing a tertiary role, is a Montreal Canadiens staple.

 

[SlafySZN]

Development 101 lol. Give the kid a chance to succeed instead of giving him Anderson.

Yeah but HE SHOULD be the one making Anderson look good otherwise he’s bad and a bust.

 

[Garbageyuk]

Lots of edited “delete” posts in the last few pages. Makes you wonder. I wish these haters would stand on their shit takes, but all it takes is one goal and they start scrubbing their posts lmao. Typical HFBoards.

 

[Ajhccwrs]

Trying to hear all the negative comments about Slaf tonight, I seem to be deaf.

 

[OnTheRun]

Lots of edited “delete” posts in the last few pages. Makes you wonder. I wish these haters would stand on their shit takes, but all it takes is one goal and they start scrubbing their posts lmao. Typical HFBoards.

I definitely have one of those edited post tonight. If you're curious I posted about the Habs not playing with the lead for a long ass time, which was destined to the GDT obviously, shit happen.

 

[Heffyhoof]

Graduating a player at 18-19 and then sticking him on a 3rd or 4th line while playing a tertiary role, is a Montreal Canadiens staple.

At least with Kotkaniemi it was more understandable because there was playoff hopes with Price. We're rebuilding so it was mind boggling when Slaf had played twice over 15 mins and never over 16 1/2 in a game until tonight.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Lots of edited “delete” posts in the last few pages. Makes you wonder. I wish these haters would stand on their shit takes, but all it takes is one goal and they start scrubbing their posts lmao. Typical HFBoards.

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Trying to hear all the negative comments about Slaf tonight, I seem to be deaf.

One game.

Glad it was good. Glad MSL finally put him with talent. Let’s see how it plays out.

Also, let’s leave ‘haters vs fanboy’ stuff at the door please.

 

[Gravity]

Until he scores tonight

I take it back lol.

 

[Guess]

Happy to see they let him play with some good players before possibly sending him down.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

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One game.

Glad it was good. Glad MSL finally put him with talent. Let’s see how it plays out.

And 1 assist in 10 games before that.

Stay Calm
And Wait For Next Game

 

[LesCanadiens]

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Trying to hear all the negative comments about Slaf tonight, I seem to be deaf.

Slafamania

 

[Hannibal]

Happy for the big man that he got a goal, played a good game and most importantly got away from newhook and anderson

 

[Paddy17]

The Suzuki line was good for a rare game this year, and Slaf was part of the reason why.

 

[calder candidate]

The Suzuki line just had by my reckoning the best possession game they've had in a while. I really don't think that's a coincidence.

I hope he becomes that perfect compliment to the Suzuki Caufield duo and I think we saw the first glimpse of it tonight.

That why he was drafted because on top of the physical package and skills, he was the best complement to a CC and Suzuki.

 

[Skip Bayless]

Something has to be said though:

1) Plays with Monahan : Looks good
2) Plays with Dach : Looks good
3) Plays with Suzuki : So far so good
4) Plays with Dvorak : Shit
5) Plays with Newhook : Shit
6) Plays with Ev--

Say no mo' fam

 

[Troyp]

The Suzuki line was good for a rare game this year, and Slaf was part of the reason why.

I don’t agree. At least not defensively. Gave up a lot of odd man rushes too

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

That why he was drafted because on top of the physical package and skills, he was the best complement to a CC and Suzuki.

Cc put up a season high seven shots tonight.