Juraj Slafkovsky - Year Two

[HabbyGuy]

Cooley's a peripheral player as we speak, and I'm sure Slaf helps an NHL team win a game much more than Cooley does at this point in their career.

Comparing Cooley to Slaf or vice versa is silly, they're apples and oranges. Two completely different animals. One may or may not put up more points (Cooley) while another may produce at a slightly lower rate, but effect the game in other ways that Cooley couldn't imagine to do.

It truly is a matter of preferance of what kind of player you'd rather have and not all about one's PPG pace.

I'm with you, Slaf to me is the much more enticing prospect for all the things he can offer, that Cooley just won't be able to match.

 

[Gally11]

Comparing Cooley to Slaf or vice versa is silly, they're apples and oranges. Two completely different animals. One may or may not put up more points (Cooley) while another may produce at a slightly lower rate, but effect the game in other ways that Cooley couldn't imagine to do.

It truly is a matter of preferance of what kind of player you'd rather have and not all about one's PPG pace.

I'm with you, Slaf to me is the much more enticing prospect for all the things he can offer, that Cooley just won't be able to match.

Teams are going to hate playing against him

 

[Heffyhoof]

Glad to see Anderson out there on 3-3 and not our 1OA pick. After all, Anderson got some points recently so he's the hot hand....

 

[Seb]

Two points game for the big guy, it's coming along nicely.

 

[Tyson]

The kid competes and is in the middle of everything.

 

[BaseballCoach]

The kid competes and is in the middle of everything.

Who cares about competing? You can draft competitors with a 5th round pick (Gallagher, RHP). From a first overall I want a guy who can get some points, on the road especially. At least three per game.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

caught the 3rd. Hadn't watched in awhile. Despite a couple sloppy plays in the NZ he looked great. You can see he's still raw which is great that he can still be effective as he is. Dog on a bone on the forecheck. High energy. He's got that aura about him. That line's going to be really good and he seems to be stirring the drink for the most part. Best is yet to come. once he gets even stronger (yeesh) and more confident with the puck he'll be ridiculous.

 

[Tyson]

Who cares about competing? You can draft competitors with a 5th round pick (Gallagher, RHP). From a first overall I want a guy who can get some points, on the road especially. At least three per game.

My God did you ever miss my point

 

[Goldenhands]

Lolol, want to make a bet?

What Is your Slaf rookie card? Is it a special one?

 

[TheBuriedHab]

Finally getting rewarded with a multi point night. Just needs to be ready to shoot and the points will starting piling up.

 

[Jaynki]

And it's not a problem of skill which he has plenty. It's not about adjustment. It's all about his head.

The tone has changed quickly. Three weeks ago you said he was the biggest bust in decades.

 

[Miller Time]

The points are great, but what's most impressive is how he impacts the play all over the ice... He's becoming an absolute menace for opponents.

And he's only going to get stronger, more assertive & more efficient.

He's pushing that ceiling up week after week. Fun to watch.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Who cares about competing? You can draft competitors with a 5th round pick (Gallagher, RHP). From a first overall I want a guy who can get some points, on the road especially. At least three per game.

Amazing sarcasm aside, he just has way too much going for him. He can impact the game in so many ways. People have PTSD about Galch and KK but neither had the crazy overall package or the swagger that Slaf does. To be that big and play with that much energy is wild.

He's effing 19 and still very raw and he's arguably the biggest part of a 1st line that looks great possession wise. Yet somehow it's like pulling teeth to get a big portion of the fanbase excited about him.

 

[Jaynki]

Remember that Jordan Schmaltz tweet?

Read it again and tell me that Jordan Schmaltz described his own career perfectly.

 

[SlafySZN]

Amazing sarcasm aside, he just has way too much going for him. He can impact the game in so many ways. People have PTSD about Galch and KK but neither had the crazy overall package or the swagger that Slaf does. To be that big and play with that much energy is wild.

He's effing 19 and still very raw and he's arguably the biggest part of a 1st line that looks great possession wise. Yet somehow it's like pulling teeth to get a big portion of the fanbase excited about him.

Once the points will come more regularly people’s eyes will open, which is ironic because his level of play will be the same, he’ll just get the goals/points he’s been deserving for weeks.

 

[OnTheRun]

Who cares about competing? You can draft competitors with a 5th round pick (Gallagher, RHP). From a first overall I want a guy who can get some points, on the road especially. At least three per game.

Right? He could go and have multi-points games at the WJC too, now that would make me all warm and fuzzy inside.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

The points are great, but what's most impressive is how he impacts the play all over the ice... He's becoming an absolute menace for opponents.

And he's only going to get stronger, more assertive & more efficient.

He's pushing that ceiling up week after week. Fun to watch.

That forecheck he made on a shift or two after his assist where he picked the guy's pocket and poked it to CC was a thing of beauty. Gets his goal off a screen.

We can all scream at each other about the point ceiling but his all around game will be very special. Hell at 19 it all ready is. Neither KK or Galch impacted the game anywhere near he did at the same age. It's not even close.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Once the points will come more regularly people’s eyes will open, wich is ironic because his level of play will be the same, he’ll just get the goals/points he’s been deserving for weeks.

Wanting production is fine but ignoring actual play and shifting the goal posts around just gets annoying. Like they somehow can't see a 19 year old getting any better even when he's creating plenty.

 

[SlafySZN]

Wanting production is fine but ignoring actual play and shifting the goal posts around just gets annoying. Like they somehow can't see a 19 year old getting any better even when he's creating plenty.

Yeah, i’m not looking at points for him this season, it’s just good for him and his confidence when he does get on the scoresheet. But really, the progression he is showing right now on the ice is all i was asking for this season.

The way he plays though, he could start racking up the points from now on for the rest of the season.

 

[calder candidate]

He is more assertive with and without the puck he is making great passes especially off the board after retrieving pucks, using is size more effectively. He isn’t continually adjusting is elbow pad and helmet mid play like he used to. Everything seem to be headed in the right direction.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Yeah, i’m not looking at points for him this season, it’s just good for him and his confidence when he does get on the scoresheet. But really, the progression he is showing right now on the ice is all i was asking for this season.

The way he plays though, he could start racking up the points from now on for the rest of the season.

Who knows what's up with Caufield but I liked his all around game. There's no way in hell he doesn't get that shot back at some point. And even with a neutered CC that line looked dangerous. When he comes back to life that line will produce plenty.

I think it's a worthwhile debate whether Suzuki is a true #1C or not but he's still a fantastic player and I have no doubt he can put up big numbers with those 2 once they get it going.

 

[le_sean]

His backchecking is quite good. He doesn’t overcommit and chase the puck like a lot of young players (ie Kotkaniemi back in the day). It’s obvious that he’s very coachable. That’s definitely one of the things that can only be uncovered through interviews before the draft. It’s likely a big reason why they took him ahead of Wright who always seemed a bit entitled.

 

[ottawa]

Matched his last years points total in 7 games less...sky is the limit for this kid, hope he keeps developing well and taking big steps forward. Still only 19.

 

[Frank Drebin]

crazy question, but is this his first multi point game? Musnt be

 

[ottawa]

crazy question, but is this his first multi point game? Musnt be

Last month vs Bruins