Juraj Slafkovsky - Year Two

[Jaaanosik]

For his shot release, the issue goes beyond getting the shot off quicker. It’s unfortunate mechanics. Maybe his size complicates things or maybe Covid slowed him down, IDK.
But there needs volume training to develop muscle memory. I don’t know another way. Better now than at 24.

It appears you are 'over analyzing' it too much.
It seems it is just his approach to the game at the moment.
Passing first, not looking for shooting.
This can be changed if he is willing to change his mental approach.

 

[Jaaanosik]

Alchemy? LMAO!

Seriously though, I have consulted my gemstones and health crystals, and we have a good one on our hands!

Alchemy? What are you laughing at? Here is the real alchemy!

 

[Bombshell11]

You can still develop your skills, in the NHL, playing on the 3rd line.

Any evidence? Any study to back your claim?

 

[Jaaanosik]

Could you imagine Dach and Slaf on the same line. Oh man. Who would shoot tho ahaha

They would create a cycling black hole around the net and the puck would not be able to escape just naturally end up in the net by some kind of magic.

 

[417]

Any evidence? Any study to back your claim?

Is this a real question?

You need evidence or a study to conclude that players have developed skills in the NHL playing on the 3rd line? This is an odd response considering what we're seeing right now with Slafkovsky.

If anything, you're the one who should be providing that the evidence or the study that skills can only be developed in the minors.

Since that's YOUR claim.

 

[McGuires Corndog]

Could you imagine Dach and Slaf on the same line. Oh man. Who would shoot tho ahaha

If Roy can continue his progression, he could be a good fit on that line.

Too busy enjoy the current top line to think about it though, Slaf is making beautiful progress!

 

[WinterLion]

Many still don't get it. Very few players are good enough on Day 1 in the NHL to be top 6.

Incredibly, a lot of folks think Slaf's progress has been SLOW, held back by the club's stupid approach! He has played 76 games and only has 24 points.

Too cleverly picking him first instead of the obvious consensus number 1 Shane Wright was the Worst Decision Ever, and then starting him in the NHL bottom 6 at 12.20 minutes per game was the most unusual development plan ever devised! For comparison, Wright has 70 points in 72 games over the same period.

Fire Bobrov, Hughes and Gorton.

It's all because of Molson.

 

[Canadiens98]

To think it was a genuine conversation at the beginning of the year as to whether he should spend the season in the AHL.

We're only a year in, but I think they've done well with the handling of Slaf so far. There's been a clear jump in his game not just from last season, but from the beginning of the year.

 

[KevSkillz4]

I don't watch the game yesterday because of a job party, but I really like the comments about Slaf. He should have more points!! All assets of his game is very very good, except the scoring instinct, but I'm confident that he will work on that, he have already the power in his shot. I'm confident about his scoring ability, just need to be more patient!!

Like I said before, Dach and Slaf have potential to become the best forwards in this team. Their skillset are unique. They are both big two-way talented player. They have similar qualities.

Mark my words guys: 2022 draft will be a big change factor for the Habs future with Slaf, Beck, Hutson, Engstrom, Mesar selections and the most important: Kirby Dach trade!!

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

Honestly, if he has the same progression next season, we'll have a heck of a 20-year-old player on our hands.

 

[CHwest]

I didn't see the game, not available in western Canada, but I watched the hi lites. He used his size well and made major contributions on two goals that he didn't get points for. He is starting to impose his size to control the puck.....

 

[Tyson]

Slaf had truly made impressive progress and we really don't know how good he will become. Wait until he truly figures things out.

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

Never expected him to look as good as he has so early.......to think he's the second best player on a line with Suzuki and Caufield right now at 19 is pretty dam impressive. I always knew he would figure things out but he's doing it so fast!

 

[waitin425]

As Slaf continues, game after game, his progression, I would like to know something from a few (who shall remain nameless) posters.....

- what is the metric by which you will admit defeat and acknowledge that Slaf was the right pick and playing him in the NHL was the right choice?

Are we almost there yet?

 

[BaseballCoach]

To think it was a genuine conversation at the beginning of the year as to whether he should spend the season in the AHL.

It was a real conversationm, yes, but not a genuine one. Even in the preseason, Slaf was playing like a second liner.

We're only a year in, but I think they've done well with the handling of Slaf so far. There's been a clear jump in his game not just from last season, but from the beginning of the year.

If you say that, does it automatically mean you are licking management's butt?

As Slaf continues, game after game, his progression, I would like to know something from a few (who shall remain nameless) posters.....

- what is the metric by which you will admit defeat and acknowledge that Slaf was the right pick and playing him in the NHL was the right choice?

Matching Wright's ppg since the draft.

Are we almost there yet?

Not even close. Wright is at 0.97ppg

 

[Saxon]

Can I get some seasoning for this crow? Keep it coming!!!!

 

[Cournoyer12]

I remember that. Also, Lemaire used to practice all day shooting a puck made from 100% steel against his garage door. I think his dad or some other family member worked at a steel smelter and made the puck for him. Slaf has a very good first-timer. It's the release on his wrister that needs some love.

Cournoyer also shot a steel puck in his youth as I recall!

 

[Hins77]

When slaf is along the board on a puck battle, he will win it 9 times on 10. Thats pretty solid. He keeps the play in the ozone, and he is a good playmaker for Suzuki and Caufield

 

[Bombshell11]

Is this a real question?

You need evidence or a study to conclude that players have developed skills in the NHL playing on the 3rd line? This is an odd response considering what we're seeing right now with Slafkovsky.

If anything, you're the one who should be providing that the evidence or the study that skills can only be developed in the minors.

Since that's YOUR claim.

What skills do players develop playing on the third line?

 

[waitin425]

 

[417]

As Slaf continues, game after game, his progression, I would like to know something from a few (who shall remain nameless) posters.....

- what is the metric by which you will admit defeat and acknowledge that Slaf was the right pick and playing him in the NHL was the right choice?

Are we almost there yet?

I think we get too caught up in whose right or wrong and splitting up the fanbase over things that shouldn't be dividing us.

We are years away from knowing whether or not Slafkovsky was the right choice. We're just not going to be able to have definitive answer in the immediate, however, I think this provides us an opportunity to expand the way we look at development as a whole. It's not as ridid of a box as we think it is.

Struggling does not necessarily imply a player isn't progressing. Of course, there's a fine line...but just because an 18-19 year old player isn't lighting the league on fire, doesn't automatically mean he should be banished to the AHL or Europe or the CHL.

I still find it weird to see some Habs fans, either here or on "X" ,literally being bitter at the sight of Slafkovsky performing because it contradicts the position they chose to stand firm on.

He's a 19 year old kid playing in the NHL, playing well and contributing...all that other stuff about comparing him to previous 1st overalls or trying to determine where he would go in a mish-mash 2022-23 re-draft, is just self-torture for no good reason.

What skills do players develop playing on the third line?

Read this thread...you'll find the answers.

 

[Bombshell11]

Read this thread...you'll find the answers.

You don't know?

 

[Gustave]

He's really better out there, it's night and day. He's playing to his attributes, he's understanding what makes him a threat. Great forecheck now, way better execution time. This is very good, and if we consider his very young age, this bodes very well. Couldn't be happier. Points are just that, but the style he's using to get them is the key in all this.

 

[417]

You don't know?

It's a weird question to be honest...but like I said, if you want to know the type of skills a player can develop in the NHL playing on a 3rd line.

Read this thread, there's ample evidence for you to draw from.

Or better yet, look at Slafkovsky's game right now compared to at this point last year and you tell me what skills you see that he's developed.

Seems pretty obvious to me, but you're the one who claimed that this can't be done in the NHL, so I feel like the onus is on you to prove YOUR theory.

From my perspective, it's like you're asking me to provide evidence the sun exists or that water is wet.

 

[Bombshell11]

It's a weird question to be honest...but like I said, if you want to know the type of skills a player can develop in the NHL playing on a 3rd line.

Read this thread, there's ample evidence for you to draw from.

Or better yet, look at Slafkovsky's game right now compared to at this point last year and you tell me what skills you see that he's developed.

Seems pretty obvious to me, but you're the one who claimed that this can't be done in the NHL, so I feel like the onus is on you to prove YOUR theory.

From my perspective, it's like you're asking me to provide evidence the sun exists or that water is wet.

Any proof that is what i said?