Juraj Slafkovsky - Year Two

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He will get better at all of that.

He is only 19...

Everyone needs to remind themselves, the kid is 19.........................relax guys, we have a good player here.

He will get better at all of that.

He is only 19...

Everyone needs to remind themselves, the kid is 19.........................relax guys, we have a good player here.

 

[The Great Weal]

Now that we are off the Cooley train it's time to say that we should have drafted Nemec!

Slaf's doing all the right things so far, but at some point he's gotta start converting on his dekes and shots.

 

[Jaynki]

Now that we are off the Cooley train it's time to say that we should have drafted Nemec!

Slaf's doing all the right things so far, but at some point he's gotta start converting on his dekes and shots.

Im watching boston vs arizona and cooley is pretty good tho. Lots of rawness and mistakes too btw

 

[BaseballCoach]

Now that we are off the Cooley train it's time to say that we should have drafted Nemec!

Slaf's doing all the right things so far, but at some point he's gotta start converting on his dekes and shots.

Usually that happens after a year or two. Even if Slaf could do it in another 30 games, some folks will say that took too long and that he would have been quicker playing less time in the NHL.

 

[MadMslm]

The last three games are his best yet in the league. Too bad he couldn’t get on the board because he did deserve some points.

His wins on the boards aren’t luck anymore, it’s done in a convincing manner. And he seems to never lose the puck in those situations. At times, he was the best forward on the team.

Points will come, he’s creating way to many chances for that not to happen.

 

[Kennerback]

Im watching boston vs arizona and cooley is pretty good tho. Lots of rawness and mistakes too btw

Well he‘s very fast and a top notch skater. Excellent puck distributor. Not a fan of him repeatedly trying to deke crossing the blue line. It ‘s not just a today thing. Low benefit strategy that he’ll need to replace. He should get more involved physically. He’ll get much better as he packs on weight.

 

[ForeverHabs97]

At 19 years old either Laf and Byfield never dominated 2 periods like Slaf did yesterday.

He was a complete force in the offensive zone yesterday.

His puck protection technique is on point.

This. Good take

Lets see what he brings tonight

 

[SpeedyPotato]

He looks amazing again tonight

 

[Yasuo]

I just never understood the Cooley train. He's good but not world beater. If we missed on someone thats Nemec in 2022 and Michkov in 2023. That being said Slaf and Reinbacher can still become great player even if we missed on better players.

 

[DAChampion]

Slafkovsky could become the best presence on the Habs' power play half-wall since Kovalev.

 

[Zilo44]

Despite the lack of points, Slafkovsky was the best player on his line tonight

 

[DAChampion]

Enforcer.

 

[Shutdown]

a fun little exercise is to use the search function to look up the words "low iq" and limit the results to this thread.

crazy how many posters have completely reassessed their player evaluation criteria in recent weeks

 

[Andrei79]

Slafs speed and agility makes no sense for a 230lbs forward. Guy should be an NFLer.

 

[Gustave]

Things are happening here! Looking good big man! This is great really

 

[Mrb1p]

Now this, ladies and gentleman, is a game that is worthy of a first overall. Point or no.

 

[The Great Weal]

Despite the lack of points, Slafkovsky was the best player on his line tonight

Tonight? He's been the best player for a while now. Not a great fight against Clifton though hopefully he gets better at that. Ref elbowed him and he thought it was Clifton lol.

 

[Jabba11]

Slafkovsky for the last 3 games has been the best player on this team. Amazing! Love what I'm seeing, points will come! This kid is reassuring everybody

 

[Walrus26]

Slaf was the Guv'nor tonight.

Great to see him get the chance to win the game and make it count.

 

[sandviper]

Another strong game and a sick SO winner.

 

[Miller Time]

Now this, ladies and gentleman, is a game that is worthy of a first overall. Point or no.

Welcome!

Future is bright

 

[Mrb1p]

a fun little exercise is to use the search function to look up the words "low iq" and limit the results to this thread.

crazy how many posters have completely reassessed their player evaluation criteria in recent weeks

Another fun exercice is also looking at his play right now and realizing its not a high iq game. It doesnt mean hes a bad player.

Mackinnon had a lot of the same comments in his draft year and his first few years, and still look at him.

 

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[Hannibal]

Holy hell.

 

[Kennerback]

Slaf’s officially my favorite player on the Habs now.

Constructive criticism: They need to go all in on his offensive training. Not just during regular practices with the rest of the team. He needs some serious 1-on-1 coaching on his offensive game. The rest we all know, he’ll be amazing at.