Juraj Slafkovsky - Year Two

[sampollock]

Slaf break out for us....

 

[Rapala]

Yeah exactly. He passes so well and he's showing he can carry the puck. The shooting woes will get better as he just needs more experience/reps in game to learn how to do it better.

I hope by the end of the season he's comfortable being that guy on PP1.
I like Suzuki but having that freight train coming at you full speed will back off defenders.
He'e the one player we have who can drive them deep then curl up for time and space.
Hey Nicholas you listening because this is on you.

 

[BehindTheTimes]

Galchenyuk didn’t let people down at all. When used properly he produced and so did the team overall. He was just really badly misused most of the time.

As has been discussed many times, Therrien was the absolute worst coach at the worst time for a young team. Not only was he terrible tactically he was a bully and all around jackass.

Chuck is responsible for his own decisions and whatever happened in his own personal life. But we not only didn’t help him, we hurt him by badly misusing him and creating a terrible environment.

I’ll never sit here and say Larry Robinson would’ve been a magic bullet for that team, but there’s no doubt he would’ve helped.

I continue to be shocked that people w could watch the 2016 season and STILL defend that idiot coach. If you don’t get it by now you never will. Worst coaching I’ve ever seen.

We agree on this LG, I think Therrien was the worst coach the Habs ever had. That being said, I still don’t know if Galchenyuk makes it even if their paths never cross. I suspect his chances are better, but even some of the “good” coaches tend to rely on veterans at the expense of their youth.

 

[le_sean]

Galchenyuk doesn’t make it regardless. With that attitude he only has himself to blame. Also the fact he was completely incapable of moving his feet while stick handling.

 

[Shutdown]

makes the play but doesn't get a point - a one shift synopsis of his last 15-20 games

 

[le_sean]

ReHabs paying off NHL officials to not give Slaf the assist.

 

[PeteWorrell]

I stopped reading his posts.
I fail to see a good logic in them, his post don't make sense to me.

Some people just enjoy being contrarians and they will constantly move the goal post so that they can always be "right".

 

[Tyson]

Glad they gave Slaf an assist

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

We agree on this LG, I think Therrien was the worst coach the Habs ever had. That being said, I still don’t know if Galchenyuk makes it even if their paths never cross. I suspect his chances are better, but even some of the “good” coaches tend to rely on veterans at the expense of their youth.

Galchenyuk doesn’t make it regardless. With that attitude he only has himself to blame. Also the fact he was completely incapable of moving his feet while stick handling.

I don’t want to hijack the thread anymore than has already happened. I agree with you both he had his own issues. Let’s just leave it at that.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

I can’t believe Slaf missed that empty net.

 

[ReHabs]

Glad they gave Slaf an assist

On the phone with Amex for a chargeback..

Some people just enjoy being contrarians and they will constantly move the goal post so that they can always be "right".

I don’t think I’ve said a single contrarian thing about Slafkovsky or my expectations of him or whatever it was the Habs would’ve picked with the coveted 1OA pick. I’ve definitely not shifted any goalposts or any desired outcomes. Don’t use terms you scarcely understand.

 

[thebestnic]

Seeing Slaf progress slowly has been painful at times, kind of like leveling Magikarp, but you just know one day he's gonna be our Gyarados

 

[Paddyjack]

Seeing Slaf progress slowly has been painful at times, kind of like leveling Magikarp, but you just know one day he's gonna be our Gyarados

True, but frankly since the last month the progress has been terrific. Anyone denying that is either obstinate or not watching the games, only the scoreboards

 

[Tyson]

True, but frankly since the last month the progress has been terrific. Anyone denying that is either obstinate or not watching the games, only the scoreboards

Wait until he gets man strength

 

[thebestnic]

True, but frankly since the last month the progress has been terrific. Anyone denying that is either obstinate or not watching the games, only the scoreboards

Definitely going exponential yes

 

[Mrb1p]

Slaf was him tonight.

Gyat damn i love his cheeks rn.

 

[Miller Time]

Wait until he gets man strength

Yup.

Ceiling is really high. The complete game he's building is impressive and speaks to his commitment to be great.

Could become a very special player.

 

[Jack Skellington]

He's really helping Suz-CC maintain time in the offensive zone, which has been a struggle at times with different linemates

 

[Naslund]

You see the progress. However, you just wish he could process/react faster, improve his decision making and trust his shot. All in good time.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

You see the progress. However, you just wish he could process/react faster, improve his decision making and trust his shot. All in good time.

It will take time. He still rushes the play when he doesn’t have to. Tonight on the empty nigh for example, he seemed to rush to shoot. He had more time than he thought. I’m sure they’re showing him tapes of this stuff after every game.

 

[Goldenhands]

If Slaf has 32 pts in his next 52 games, he would get to the 40 pts mark, what was my projection this season. So if he keeps playing on the top line and get top PP unit, thats totally reachable

 

[Jaaanosik]

If Slaf has 32 pts in his next 52 games, he would get to the 40 pts mark, what was my projection this season. So if he keeps playing on the top line and get top PP unit, thats totally reachable

It appears so, multi point games will come as well.

How many 19y old players (forwards) defend one goal lead in the last minute with EN?

 

[Ezpz]

If Slaf has 32 pts in his next 52 games, he would get to the 40 pts mark, what was my projection this season. So if he keeps playing on the top line and get top PP unit, thats totally reachable

I suppose one point in six games could be extrapolated to a .65 pace rather than a .16 if we squint our eyes.

 

[Adam Michaels]

After 69 career NHL games:

Slaf: 18 pts (6G, 12A)
Byfiedd: 20 pts (7G, 13A)

Two high picks whose development included growing into their big frames.

 

[BaseballCoach]

True, but frankly since the last month the progress has been terrific. Anyone denying that is either obstinate or not watching the games, only the scoreboards

Slafkovsky is 19 years old and was on the ice for the last minute of play defending a one goal lead.

This is what helps develop a player.