Let’s not forget he dominated against men at two major international tournaments.
LW Juraj Slafkovsky - TPS Turku, Liiga (2022, 1st, MTL) Part 2
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Listen I'm still pissed that you guys drafted him. I just don't like using short tournaments as measuring sticks. I think Slaf's floor is Dainius Zubrus and his is ceiling is Rantanen. I'm sure you'll take that.
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His work ethic is outstanding that´s well known. And it´s an another reason why his "he´ll bust" believers won´t be right, he´ll be at least very good NHL player if not a star. So we´ll see what the future brings but I´m convinced that his 1st OV spot on a draftday was fully deserved.
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I’m pretty sure part of my insides popped out of my butt just watching him do core strengthening exercises . I never knew you could get a hernia watching people work out.
I definitely agree that his work ethic is excellent, and he seems like a mentally balanced kid otherwise too. I can see him become a good NHL player with his attitude and his physicality. But I still doubt he becomes a real star. I just don't see good enough hockey IQ and decision making on the ice. Not bad with it for sure, but definitely nothing special with it either. True stars have practically always pretty darn good hockey IQ. I just don't see that in him. Of course he might prove me wrong, and I wouldn't mind it at all.
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A good post and at least you offered your objective view here with which one I can generally agree. Yes, his hockey IQ isn't exceptional, sometimes his handling of situations isn't the best. And it's related with the biggest weakness in his game so far - he could be better on power plays. But again, I see his willingness to learn new things and when he finds that something works, he starts using it. And even if his hockey IQ isn't at the highest level yet, he has other attributes that distinguish him from other players - size, skill, strength, work ethic. I know that improving decision making isn't easy but if he could improve then he could be a real unicorn player.
What's with this form? Wouldn't shock me if he has many mysterious injuries in the future if that's how he trains. Maybe he can get away with it at 18 years of age, but... Hurt to watch most of that.
Such variety of exercises is of course a good thing but I'd really get the form looked at, hopefully sooner rather than later.
I assume the program is made by professionals that consider their client, a young and elite athlete. Looking at their Instagram, it seems like they train other atlhetes and know what they are doing...
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Crazy that the Habs had to choose between a player with Asperger's and one who doesn't know who to workout
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What? I’m not a fan of the Habs picking this guy 1OA but his workout looks incredible. That’s a guy who is lean, strong, and (clearly) 100% committed to being the best he can be. He looks great to me.
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Is it weird that I think he has the highest combination of floor and ceiling?
Size and work ethic drive both the floor and ceiling up, the more time that goes by the more I love this selection.
Size and work ethic drive both the floor and ceiling up, the more time that goes by the more I love this selection.
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I'm always concerned with ANYTHING that puts a huge strain on the back. Reaching out with heavy weights is a future back killer. Anywho...I'm sure he's working with trained pros so everything is in moderation.
As for his floor and ceiling...how about we see him on the ice with NHL pros before making any comments?
As for his floor and ceiling...how about we see him on the ice with NHL pros before making any comments?
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This kind of stuff boggles my mind. Not just because he's a beast and these workouts look intense, but HOW THE HECK is this kid barely 18??? I had acne and an emo haircut and GOLD BRACES!!!
Fair enough but floor and ceiling will be discussed with a guy who went #1 and even mores as the Habs really did need a center so if Slaf isn't at least a star Hab fans will be disappointed.
for me I think he will be a good player but his ceiling will be determined by his hockey IQ and how much he can make up with his other attributes to overcome that.
The lack of a star center in Montreal also won't help his development either.
Nick Suzuki might not currently be a 'star' per-say, but he certainly isn't going to hold anyone's development back.
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Why would he go back to Slovakia when he hasn't even been playing there for 4 seasons now? Sorry, but your question makes no sense.
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How are you gonna say ”No shit” when you literally just implied so yourself?
And i don’t know, i didn’t even watch the clip.
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