Juraj Slafkovsky - Year Two

[River Meadow]

You'll all look foolish after his three point night

Yes,

Once Slafkowsky scores a flukey goal tonight after the puck hits his butt and goes in,

We will all look so very foolish,

Because this will indicate he is a great NHLer.

 

[LesCanadiens]

Slaf having a very good game so far...

 

[WinterLion]

Did he actually hit someone? whoah! Now he touches the puck AND hits! mindblown

 

[sandviper]

Yes.
But I'm not talking about that. I'm talking about typical bashing of other team's picks while ours shine like the sun on the ice,

Well, in fairness, this is a Habs forum. If you’re looking for unbiased and constructive discussion of OTHER team prospects and players, there’s always the mains.

 

[River Meadow]

Did he actually hit someone? whoah! Now he touches the puck AND hits! mindblown

I hope someone clipped that and can repost, I missed it.

 

[Nevins]

If Slafkovsky was a rookie, he would be 35th in points in the NHL. This is the NHL First draft pick….He is heading for a season between 10 and 14pts.

 

[Skip Bayless]

He hit someone and he even managed to skate.

Perfect night so far.

 

[Don D]

I hope someone clipped that and can repost, I missed it.

Sarcasm! If he can use his frame to hit and win puck battles, Slaf can continue to build confidence/momentum. People are disappointed that he was a number 1 pick in a weak draft year. So far, Cooley is trending well, but do Habs want another 5'10" (174 lbs) player on the second or third line! Not sure many first overall pick can survive the Montreal media/fan scrutiny. It would have been nice to draft first overall in 2021 (Owen Power or Matt Berniers at #2) or 2023 (Bedard), but Habs drafted 1 in 2022. Good to accept it as it cannot be changed.

 

[BehindTheTimes]

I would say Slaf is very good at skating and puck control for his size. He has no fear of using his body, but only uses it when he doesn’t have the puck.
Wright has a great shot and great finish. Slaf doesn’t.
Wright is mortally scared of physical contact. That’s why Slaf was in the NHL earlier.

No he isn’t.

 

[Nevins]

Delete

 

[Nevins]

Sarcasm! If he can use his frame to hit and win puck battles, Slaf can continue to build confidence/momentum. People are disappointed that he was a number 1 pick in a weak draft year. So far, Cooley is trending well, but do Habs want another 5'10" (174 lbs) player on the second or third line! Not sure many first overall pick can survive the Montreal media/fan scrutiny. It would have been nice to draft first overall in 2021 (Owen Power or Matt Berniers at #2) or 2023 (Bedard), but Habs drafted 1 in 2022. Good to accept it as it cannot be changed.

Cooley has 10 pts in 14 games. Slafkovsky 12 in 53 games.

 

[River Meadow]

Cooley has 10 pts in 14 games. Slafkovsky 12 in 53 games.

Please don't,

It hurts too much.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

I actually like the CC-Dvorak-Slaf line. They were our best 5on5 line tonight.

 

[River Meadow]

I actually like the CC-Dvorak-Slaf line. They were our best 5on5 line tonight.

It's a shame we only get to see Slaf play during the first 2 periods of a game, and not much in the 3rd or in OT.

Interesting decision by MSL..

 

[morhilane]

It's a shame we only get to see Slaf play during the first 2 periods of a game, and not much in the 3rd or in OT.

Interesting decision by MSL..

He's protecting leads like a dinosaur coach. I'm not sure why he keeps Caufield with two offensive blackholes thought. Might as well put 3 defensive forwards if that's the plan.

 

[Nevins]

Please don't,

It hurts too much.

I know…..

 

[Shawnathon]

He's protecting leads like a dinosaur coach. I'm not sure why he keeps Caufield with two offensive blackholes thought. Might as well put 3 defensive forwards if that's the plan.

He doesn’t score goals, he doesn’t set up plays and he’s mediocre defensively despite what people around here sell you. Why would any coach play him in the third period of a close game?

 

[River Meadow]

He doesn’t score goals, he doesn’t set up plays and he’s mediocre defensively despite what people around here sell you. Why would any coach play him in the third period of a close game?

If that's how you see him, fine, but then send him to Laval so he can play....

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

He's protecting leads like a dinosaur coach. I'm not sure why he keeps Caufield with two offensive blackholes thought. Might as well put 3 defensive forwards if that's the plan.

Part of it is not putting Slafkovsky in a position where he can cost us a game.

As much as I think he’s playing better he’s still prone to boneheaded penalties and turnovers.

 

[EtLeBut2]

Seems like the Habs main trick for strong late game play is keeping this guy glued to the bench.

 

[Mrb1p]

Terrible puck management tonight. Otherwise, he did do some good things.

Sadly we dont want him to do some good things, we want him to be a top 6 forward. Down he should go.

 

[River Meadow]

Part of it is not putting Slafkovsky in a position where he can cost us a game.

As much as I think he’s playing better he’s still prone to boneheaded penalties and turnovers.

So, you're saying he's not NHL ready and should be in the AHL?

 

[417]

Please don't,

It hurts too much.

Try Midol

 

[River Meadow]

Try Midol

Troll alert.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

So, you're saying he's not NHL ready and should be in the AHL?

This is how young players are brought along in the NHL. Really not sure why it’s so shocking to Habs fans.