HabzSauce
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True, still props on them for recognizing this situation as an exception.
Bergevin would have definitely caved to the pressure and sent him down to the A
Juraj Slafkovsky - Year Two
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Bergevin would have definitely caved to the pressure and sent him down to the A
salwan
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What I like most about Slaf's last couple of games on the 2nd line is that he's showing that he can be the same driving force away from Suzuki and Cole. Great sign
I see this guy progressing. Dach did the same last year.
From 2005 and on, I told myself that size is not that important in hockey (skills over size). Omg is it nice to have both in Slaf and Dach
From 2005 and on, I told myself that size is not that important in hockey (skills over size). Omg is it nice to have both in Slaf and Dach
Bigger and fast and skilled is always better than smaller and fast and skilled.
We are watching it unfold right in front of us................the OT chance almost won the game.
He has been very good since his promotion to the top line, and now is a driver of the second line and was feeding Money last night chance after chance.....
Great to see guys..................
GrandmaCookie
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5 goals 8 assists in last 20 games.
Pace over 82 games: 20g 33p 53pts.
Pace over 82 games: 20g 33p 53pts.
ChesterNimitz
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And he’s doing it at the age of 19. Imagine what his impact will be when he’s 22/23 as he approaches his peak.
Lafleurs Guy
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It also helps to showcase Monahan.
Pompeius Magnus
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Slaf is lowkey having one of the best development curves we've seen in a long while for one of our young forwards. Guys like Chuck and Gally didn't improve that much from their first season on, Caufield and Suzuki were pretty much what they were from the get-go, the production just took some time to come ( and a new head coach in CC's case) . I don't know if it's all thanks to Adam Nicolas and Co., but it's an impressive result IMO. It's why you have a staff focus on developing tools.
teamfirst
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Could also be that Slaf is much better than those guy's, devlopment staffs can help but can not do miracles
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Oh sure, you need to have the tools to begin with. Still, he was so damn raw as a rookie, I really do think it's impressive.
I don't think people were wrong last season questioning his play making ability he rarely demonstrated it. With regards to his IQ there were times where you could tell he saw the ice well others not so much. For me it all boiled down to getting the time in on NA ice. Even though his season was cut short he and the staff knew exactly what was critical to work on over the summer. Peripheral vision reaction time and stamina.It's strange how different people can see things so polar opposite. I always thought his IQ was good and sometimes looked elite. Now it almost always looks elite.
To all of you saying this thread is too positive. WT ever loving F?What's there to complain about? Does it suck to have a 19 year old uber-skilled 240lb winger??
In 2 months we've genuinely gone from "we need Slaf to play with Suzuki and Caufield so he can produce to "we need Slaf to help showcase Monahan", it rules
teamfirst
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It is but not surprising to me, las season was his first and he was only 18, when i saw him perform in the WHC prior to the draft i knew this guy was the real deal
He was demoted because he was struggling you know. The great news is it didn't affect his confidence. For me it's no coincidence our PP1 has improved since he became a fixture. Suzuki has to use him more on zone entry and eventually that will free up the other side. Matheson has to use him far more often
also and not just for the shot but to vary our attack point. I can't wait until we get Dach back we can start using five forwards at one point.
PavelBrendl
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What a f***ing treat getting to watch this kid slowly become a cornerstone for the team. As a Habs fan you get so used to seeing home-grown players plateau way too early.
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He's starting to look like a top line winger. It feels like when things go his way he'll have a couple monster seasons in regards to how he impacts the game. I'm eating crow on this pick, he's turning into a favourite player on the habs.
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If he finishes the season at that last 20 game pace it would put him at 42 points which is inline with what guys like Rantanen and Hughes did in their D+2 season.
ChesterNimitz
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Feel comforted in the knowledge that many of us have feasted on a similar diet with respect to a number of other notable prospects over the years.
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The top line is the one Slaf is on from this point forward.
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teamfirst
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Went to read the bet thread made before the draft......good memories
A bet for all Habs fans
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I find it impressive also,wait til he gets his man strength in 3-4 years he will be a beast.
Bourdon101
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When was the last time a 19 year old kid was this physically dominant in the NHL? Eric Lindros?
He is a freak athlete but his ability to finish is terrible, otherwise he'd have twice as many goals.
He is a freak athlete but his ability to finish is terrible, otherwise he'd have twice as many goals.
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