Juraj Slafkovsky - Year Two

[Hacketts]

The fact that he was more 'visible' today just exposed even more all his weakness imo
and he also got leveled 2 times during the game, pretty much the same Slaf as last year, I dont see any improvements at all.

first time in his career he put up 6 shots.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

first time in his career he put up 6 shots.

He's definitely been better since moving up. But you're still going to see those rookie mistakes. He's still going to rush plays and so forth. It's not going to be a linear improvement and he's going to have off games. What's important is that he continues to improve.

If he doesn't, then he should be moved to the AHL.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Bedard passed him in career points tonight.

Bedard will pass everyone on our team by the end of next year.

 

[Pegasus75]

I feel like we are applauding the stupidest things for this kid. He’s so out of his element.

Are we going to applaud when he has the best 30 second shift from Blueline to blueline next ?

Soon people here will probably celebrate how good his pre-game warmups are compare to last year...

 

[FLHabs]

It's really important to watch the games, because stats don't tell you everything. For example, having watched the Boston game, I know this person is completely full of shit. If I hadn't watched that game I'd have to take their word for it. But now I know what counts as ''clicking'' for this person, and can safely disregard their opinion from now on. You won't find that in a box score.

haha what? Who is full of shit? What are you talking about man?

 

[NotProkofievian]

haha what? Who is full of shit? What are you talking about man?

You. Slaf sucked in the game against Boston. If that's ''clicking'' to you, then alright bud.

 

[HuGort]

I thought he played his best game against Canucks.

 

[Kennedys]

I thought he played his best game against Canucks.

I hope this game wasn't his peak

 

[FLHabs]

You. Slaf sucked in the game against Boston. If that's ''clicking'' to you, then alright bud.

lol that first comment was wild haha, anyways it's whatever man, I see it the way I see it, and maybe I'm just putting all the past 3 games together in my mind, it's not like I'm freaking scouting him lol.

He's looked much better since scoring his first goal and playing in the top 6. If you can't see that then that's how you see it, I'm not here to convince you

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

I have a question , if Anderson also shot 6 times today , does that mean he's about to bloom as Tage Thompson but older?

I'm trying to fit the resemblance with Slaf

 

[cave troll]

It's DeSmith's fault he didn't score a hat-trick.

 

[HuGort]

I hope this game wasn't his peak

Slaf been a lot better player since Dvorak came back

 

[cave troll]

Yeah, after Boston game i wrote that Dvorak is really good in opening space for his wingers and finally Slaf, who plays the game at lower speed, got the needed space.
Soon he will stat to convert some shots but don't expect any miracles.

 

[River Meadow]

I have a question , if Anderson also shot 6 times today , does that mean he's about to bloom as Tage Thompson but older?

I'm trying to fit the resemblance with Slaf

If Anderson was drafted 1st OA and was 19yrs old, then absolutely yes, 100%.

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

not impressed by the 7 shots , send him down , that 2 on 1 was just awful , one of the worst ive ever seen. He also got absolutely plastered. Im happy he's somewhat progressing but he's gonna hurt himself out there

 

[River Meadow]

not impressed by the 7 shots , send him down , that 2 on 1 was just awful , one of the worst ive ever seen. He also got absolutely plastered. Im happy he's somewhat progressing but he's gonna hurt himself out there

The 2 on 1 a few minutes into the 1st period, where he absolutely botched the play and the puck?

That one?

Or was there another one I may have missed?

(I didn't watch the whole game)

 

[Colezuki]

I thought he was a bit Bambi esque, but he was one of the few helping create. He needs to be faster with the puck, his shot and passing are to slow and I’m not. Sure a trip to the AHL fixes that

 

[ChesterNimitz]

Yeah, after Boston game i wrote that Dvorak is really good in opening space for his wingers and finally Slaf, who plays the game at lower speed, got the needed space.
Soon he will stat to convert some shots but don't expect any miracles.

If you think and are concerned that Slafkovsky plays the game at a ‘lower speed’ you’re going to ‘love’ Roy’s game.

 

[SnapVirus]

Man people here are crazy :

Slaf played a monster game ; Slaf was f good tonight ; his best game ever

No he wasnt.

A monster game is scoring 2 goals, 1 assist, 5 hits. What we saw is what should be an average game. He SHOULD always play like against the Canucks. But without falling every 10’mins and while putting up points.

Its like the bar is set so low, then when he connects a pass, make a shot or is witnessable on the ice. People are sooo happy.

can we please stop hyping him up when he just played an ok game?

 

[Naslundforever]

I have a question , if Anderson also shot 6 times today , does that mean he's about to bloom as Tage Thompson but older?

I'm trying to fit the resemblance with Slaf

I don’t think their game was anything close to similar last game, not sure what you guys are mulling over about the 6 shots.

I have to say the kid has me confused. Best hab forward last night, up from their worse a week ago.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Well dynamite is a relative term but I think he looks good. Skating with confidence

This kinda dynamite?

 

[Naslundforever]

If you think and are concerned that Slafkovsky plays the game at a ‘lower speed’ you’re going to ‘love’ Roy’s game.

He still crowds the puck carrier a bit on exits in support (going wide seems to be more in fashion). But cripes he really is night and day at coverage compared to last year, and I’m hoping another 60 nhl games with actual coaching to win will help him along fast enough.. He was on the ice to try and to tie it up last night, where MSL has Evans in his spot when protecting the lead. That’s real hockey to me, and good handling of a 19yo

 

[Mrb1p]

If you think and are concerned that Slafkovsky plays the game at a ‘lower speed’ you’re going to ‘love’ Roy’s game.

Roy is 5 steps ahead of the opposition. He slows the game down but his mind is lightning fast.

 

[cave troll]

Man people here are crazy :

Slaf played a monster game ; Slaf was f good tonight ; his best game ever

No he wasnt.

A monster game is scoring 2 goals, 1 assist, 5 hits. What we saw is what should be an average game. He SHOULD always play like against the Canucks. But without falling every 10’mins and while putting up points.

Its like the bar is set so low, then when he connects a pass, make a shot or is witnessable on the ice. People are sooo happy.

can we please stop hyping him up when he just played an ok game?

We're talking about Slaf. Not about Bedard or Fantilli or Cooley or Carlsson.
We are still evaluating if Slaf can pass the puck properly or if he can shoot.
He did pass the puck many times and had 6 shots on goal. This was a monster game.

 

[ReHabs]

If you think and are concerned that Slafkovsky plays the game at a ‘lower speed’ you’re going to ‘love’ Roy’s game.

Slowing the game down = good
Slowed the game down = bad

Makes the game look too slow = good
Too slow for the game = bad

Small differences!