Juraj Slafkovsky - Year Two

[Scriptor]

Juraj Slafkovsky - Year Two?

Can't wait to see:

Juraj Slafkovsky -Year Five!

 

[Scriptor]

Slafkovsky:

10 points in last 15 games, with loads of missed opportunities to add more points.

Would expecting that as the baseline for next season be that far-fetched with an actual second line and a stronger third line, plus maybe a 3rd pairing of Xhekaj-Mailloux?

I'm not even considering that Hughes could add an NHL-ready upgrade for the top-6 this offseason, or that our own first round pick could still end up being Clebrini!

Caufield-Suzuki-Slafkosvksy
Newhook-Dach-Anderson
Heineman-Beck-Roy (kid line)
Armia-Evans-Gallagher (veteran line)


Slafkovsky's recent 15-game PPG percentage of .667 would make for a 55-point season next year.

After that, nobody knows how high his production could go?

 

[LesCanadiens]

Juraj Slafkovsky - Year Two?

Can't wait to see:

Juraj Slafkovsky -Year Five!

Slafkovsky:

10 points in last 15 games, with loads of missed opportunities to add more points.

Would expecting that as the baseline for next season be that far-fetched with an actual second line and a stronger third line, plus maybe a 3rd pairing of Xhekaj-Mailloux?

I'm not even considering that Hughes could add an NHL-ready upgrade for the top-6 this offseason, or that our own first round pick could still end up being Clebrini!

Caufield-Suzuki-Slafkosvksy
Newhook-Dach-Anderson
Heineman-Beck-Roy (kid line)
Armia-Evans-Gallagher (veteran line)


Slafkovsky's recent 15-game PPG percentage of .667 would make for a 55-point season next year.

After that, nobody knows how high his production could go?

I know it's cliche. But the sky truly is the limit. Like I mentioned earlier in this thread, It wouldn't shock me if he reaches 90pts. Like 35 goals, 55 assists. It's hard for me not to feel so optimistic because he's only 19 and has been dominating in all 3 zones and vs the best lines of the other team. Nice breakdown btw.

 

[Bombshell11]

Caufield din't look excited when Slaf scored his goal, i also noticed the other players on the ice were like... oh nice you scored a goal, yeh.

 

[Dutronc]

Knowing Habs fans, not for long. We're going to shove him down the main boards throat very soon


You ever see a moose in the wild? They look like a dinosaur or something. Just bizarre looking beasts

Yeah I live in Baie-st-Paul in Charlevoix.

Lots of mountains and a lot of nature !

 

[LesCanadiens]

Caufield din't look excited when Slaf scored his goal, i also noticed the other players on the ice were like... oh nice you scored a goal, yeh.

It's probably because Slaf just can't shut-up about wanting to play with Mesar in the room and on the bench. They're jelly of the Slovakian Gretzky.

 

[Habssince89]

I know it's cliche. But the sky truly is the limit. Like I mentioned earlier in this thread, It wouldn't shock me if he reaches 90pts. Like 35 goals, 55 assists. It's hard for me not to feel so optimistic because he's only 19 and has been dominating in all 3 zones and vs the best lines of the other team. Nice breakdown btw.

He has excellent vision and decisiveness when it comes to passing. The jury is still out on his goal scoring ceiling but 45-55 assists could be had with his talent/style

 

[Kennerback]

Knowing Habs fans, not for long. We're going to shove him down the main boards throat very soon


You ever see a moose in the wild? They look like a dinosaur or something. Just bizarre looking beasts

A benefit in disguise for his early stats woes is that it’s hard to flex on the main board. Habs fans are forced to be cautious before stuffing him down everyone’s throat.

 

[Jaynki]

I have been mocked for that but Slafkovsky is sincerely experimenting parabolic, exponential growth.

 

[CristianoRonaldo]

Continue to prove me wrong, please.

 

[OldCraig71]

He's a moose. A big moose.

Yes, he is. He's a strong young bull with his first set of antlers on a head that looks way too big for them lol.

 

[Seb]

I have been mocked for that but Slafkovsky is sincerely experimenting parabolic, exponential growth.

Just like in his draft year. It's the kind of person/player he is.

It's one of the reason they passed on Wright. The guy's progression simply stalled while Slaf kept getting better and better.

Sky truly is the limit with Slaf and the future will most likely be super exciting. We might have picked first overall in a down year at the top but every team craves a Slafkovsky and we got one.

 

[schnapshot]

He's far more physically assertive and developed than KK at the same age. Bambi comparisons are way off.

Speaking of KK, he only has one more point than Slaf this season

 

[sampollock]

picked up Slaf in my keeper draft. Get to keep 3 prospects under 200 games. Keep forgetting he is only 19

 

[shamrun]

picked up Slaf in my keeper draft. Get to keep 3 prospects under 200 games. Keep forgetting he is only 19

Exactly the kind of player we need for deep playoff pushes. I think this team will surprise us in a few years.

 

[Jaaanosik]

Speaking of KK, he only has one more point than Slaf this season

... and KK is on a better team that scored 25 (>15%) more goals.

 

[LesCanadiens]

A benefit in disguise for his early stats woes is that it’s hard to flex on the main board. Habs fans are forced to be cautious before stuffing him down everyone’s throat.

I understand why many feel this way. I don't and never will. I'll never start a thread on the main boards because it's often a cesspool of trolls who hate us and our team. But I'll NEVER refrain from posting to defend our players and team with objective praise and NEVER pick my spots. They can kiss my ass.

 

[LesCanadiens]

He has excellent vision and decisiveness when it comes to passing. The jury is still out on his goal scoring ceiling but 45-55 assists could be had with his talent/style

I hear ya. If we're talking ceiling in the true sense of the word. I can see a career high of 35 via 15pp goals (should be able to get 10 of those alone parked at the goalies doorstep) and can't see any reason he can't reach 20 even strength. Especially as he improves his shot.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Some food for thought....

https://x.com/BartsBytes/status/1747643853094396298?s=20

First 82 games of their career.

Jack had 3 more goals and 8 more points. 2 of those goals were PP goals, how many PP apples did Jack have?

Crazy amount more shots on goal for Jack. Jack had more than 2 minutes of ice time per game more.

Slaf impacts the game in other ways (ie. blocked shots and hits)

Jack is a special player, and a different position. But exponential growth is something that is real and can occur year over year.

Let us pray that Slaf's development on the offensive side of the puck in the next 82 and subsequent 82 mirrors Jack's.

Thanks for this. Yeah like not all superstars come in producing like superstars. That really shouldn't be news.

I'm not guaranteeing that he's a PPG+ in his prime but it's certainly not outrageous that he'd be in that ballpark.

The only reason I can see people thinking that he'd max out at 50-60 is that he's a Hab and a large portion of our fan base suffers from the same feeling that the Nam vet in Springsteen's Born in the USA experiences --'Feel like a dog that's been beat too much...'

 

[Doublechin]

Good to see him going, in rare cases in life, I love being wrong, Slaf becoming an impact player is one case I'd love to be wrong on

 

[SlafySZN]

The tape job checks out lol

 

[V13]

It's absolutely important. Its just worthless without talent.

Indeed. I often come back to the early 2000's Rangers aka ''The Country Club'' as an exemple. On paper they had a team to be a contender with the Leetch , Lindros , Jagr , Kovalev , Holik etc but ended up sucking because practices were optional , room had character issues , guys were half assing it etc.

Talent is very important but team chemistry , cohesion , character and having good leaders is also a big part of the equation

 

[Tabarouette]

This thread and the Caufield thread is full of crow. Watch Guhle be the next one to get that treatment.

i'll accept getting called out for my shitting on Slaf (I still think he's mid) and Caufield (i'm frustrated with his play, not just his production)

but i'd NEVER shit on my baby boy Guhle he's my son my boy my one true love

 

[Tabarouette]

Also funny when our 1st overall scores twice bringing him up to 6 goals past the halfway point of the season and people in here go "hmmm the haters don't have much to talk about anymore hehe "

Eat the crumbs

 

[Tabarouette]

This guy will NEVER score 90 points in the NHL jesus christ y'all need to be kept in check by @Mrb1p and I, you run wild when we're not around