Juraj Slafkovsky - Year Two

[waitin425]

I think it's pretty safe to say that Slaf is basically what Edmonton hoped out of Jesse Pulljujarvi.

This is the most accurate comparison I could think of.

I was in awe of Puljajarvi during his pre-draft WJHC. That was the first time I really watched him. Kind of sad that he never turned it on in the NHL. Goes to show that talent doesn't always turn to success when their is a lack of drive and lack of brain.

Thankfully Slaf, has both of those attributes.

What do you guys think Slaf's points upside is?

I like to shoot at a range of points, with the centre being the highest likelihood and the odds pushing up or down from there.

The way he is playing right now.....I think he has PPG upside at the height of his career with the greatest degree of certainty. There is equal chances he hits 100 points as a max or 66 points as a max. It was lower for me earlier in the season....but this play right now is showing us what he can achieve.

 

[waitin425]

I just can't believe his development curve. I'm waiting for it to all blow up because that's what I'm use to as a habs fan.

I'm waiting for the blow up, in terms of a 3 goal 2 assist game....where it becomes completely irrefutable.

 

[417]

Not sure how he's doing so well having missed the last 2 WJCs

 

[Jamaican Patty]

Young chicken and re hab should never post in this thread again. Slaf is the real deal and is tracking to be this team’s best forward since Kovalev(07-08 version).

 

[GrandBison]

Should the poll change to: is 20g possible?

 

[Redux91]

But... to be fair, and to @SuzukiSZN's point...

Slaf did not produce in Liiga.

Therefore we cannot expect him to produce in the NHL.

Right?

Oh?
Finally gonna stop taking shots at him now?

 

[Andy]

10g was my baseline expectation for this season. Slaf hit it at the 51 game mark.

If he continues to play this way, 20g isn’t out of the question. If he hits 20, he’s way ahead of where I expected him to be in year 2. What a development curve

 

[Jack Skellington]

Taking out the 2 pts in 15 gp from the start of the season playing with Anderson makes his season look a lot better. Getting up to 40 pts total by the end of this season would be impressive.

 

[Kennerback]

Two of his last 3 goals are things I didn’t even know he had in his repertoire. My confidence in his upside is the highest it’s ever been.

 

[morhilane]

Two of his last 3 goals are things I didn’t even know he had in his repertoire. My confidence in his upside is the highest it’s ever been.

Looks like Slaf just doesn't try things in-game until he feels ready to do them. He has a very methodical approach, going piece by piece to bring his skills to the NHL.

 

[Lshap]

What do you guys think Slaf's points upside is?

I'll predict Slaf will become a 50-60 point player. He was never a sniper, so I wouldn't expect more than 25 goals.

I'm staying cautious. If he's as good as he's been these last 20 games he'll be better than that.

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

What do you guys think Slaf's points upside is?

The sky's the limit.
I think there's a pretty good chance he can be a ppg forward playing with Suzuki and Caufield

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

I'll predict Slaf will become a 50-60 point player. He was never a sniper, so I wouldn't expect more than 25 goals.

I'm staying cautious. If he's as good as he's been these last 20 games he'll be better than that.

I think Slaf will be a 50-60 point player next year.

 

[Saundies]

I think Slaf will be a 50-60 point player next year.

Marty just has to not overcoach and keep that line together when Dach comes back/we get Zegras/whoever else we bring in. They obviously have a ton of chemistry and play well together, keep it that way.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Marty just has to not overcoach and keep that line together when Dach comes back/we get Zegras/whoever else we bring in. They obviously have a ton of chemistry and play well together, keep it that way.

Slaf was awesome with Dach and he was really good with Monahan too. I don’t think it matters what line he’s on.

 

[Toene]

Slaf was awesome with Dach and he was really good with Monahan too. I don’t think it matters what line he’s on.

He just needs to play with actual skilled players who can pass and shoot. Putting him with plugs is wasting his abilities.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Slaf was awesome with Dach and he was really good with Monahan too. I don’t think it matters what line he’s on.

yeah he's either playing with Dach or Suzuki and either one will be more than fine.

 

[jrom]

But the liiga points

 

[jrom]

10g was my baseline expectation for this season. Slaf hit it at the 51 game mark.

If he continues to play this way, 20g isn’t out of the question. If he hits 20, he’s way ahead of where I expected him to be in year 2. What a development curve

I'm especially glad that this production isn't at the expense of defensive responsabilities.

I hope MSL does a session on "d-zone breakout once you retrieved the puck" as it's still an adventure but the improvments are visible from game to game.

Can't wait to get Dach back and crossing my fingers for leaving this draft with a genuine top6 forward.

 

[Kennerback]

I think Slaf will be a 50-60 point player next year.

If I knew for sure his last two games are only a random occurence, I would stay at a 20/30 for 50 upside. But I think he’s given signs that there’s more to his offence. He also seems so driven. How do you quantify that?

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

He just needs to play with actual skilled players who can pass and shoot. Putting him with plugs is wasting his abilities.

Dach is not a plug.

 

[River Meadow]

Oh?
Finally gonna stop taking shots at him now?

Depends if he starts sucking again or not.

If not, then no.

If yes, then yes.

 

[HabsMD97]

I think Slaf will be a 50-60 point player next year.

if you take away his time with Anderson, he's literally a 50-60pt player this year.

 

[waitin425]

What a snipe tonight. Ridiculous angle. Buddy is scoring goals from all over.

 

[Toene]

Dach is not a plug.

I agree? I wasnt counter-arguing your point.