Player Discussion The Slaf Thread - Parabolic Growth Edition

[Jaynki]

For all the shit we heard about 2022 being a weak draft and Slaf not being 1st overall quality.

Am i the only one who feel lucky we got him? From the last 5 draft (2019-2023).

Only Jack Hughes and Connor Bedard are the obvious above him. Stutzle i concede too since he had a 90 points season in his D+3 but aside from them... Winning the 1st in 2020, 2021 or any other picks in 2022 which we had 75% chance to would have been worst than Slaf imo. Owen Power is pretty nice tho. Carlsson and Fantilli are still up for debate and still have times ahead of them but assuming what we see is the beginning of Slaf explosion, they will have to take a massive step too

 

[Adriatic]

What a stud!! Most interesting thing for me is that he's steadily improving in all facets of the game. He's getting better in all three zones, carries the puck a little more, good on the half boards, puck protection, body positioning, playmaking. His IQ is even higher that I originally thought.

 

[417]

You know what's nice? I published my list before the draft and made hundreds of posts in the draft threads.

Nevermind what you said before he was drafted.

Let's revisit what you've said AFTER.

Not that we should care about what you think mr "wait and see".

Don't make me pull out some quotes man…don’t make me do this to you .

new rule, if you gonna post an image, you gotta give a description of it, cause I can't see most of them, damnit.

Seriously HF admin's, get it fixed

Just having a little fun with my friend @Mrb1p

 

[417]

You know what's nice? I published my list before the draft and made hundreds of posts in the draft threads.

Not that we should care about what you think mr "wait and see".

BTW - you call me Mr "wait and see", ignoring that from the beginning I've maintained that the NHL was the best environment for him to develop in and that fans, like you, were way too premature in calling him a bust (which you did).

But i'd rather be that guy...than be the guy who has basically said everything under the sun about him.

Pre-draft you said he'd be the best player from the 2022 draft.
Then you said post draft that he wasn't looking like the right pick on draft day and also said that was the case on draft day (basically contradicting your previous claim).
You also stated that your pick at the 2022 draft was Shane Wright
Then this summer you claimed that Slafkovsky wasn't even good enough for the AHL, nevermind the NHL
Then you claimed he was busting
You were also the birther of the "Slafkovsky has low IQ theory".

But now you're here pumping your chest because you had him 1st on your "pre-draft list"? I was just having some fun with you, but now you're feeling froggish? lol

Well i'd definitely rather be Mr. "wait and see" than Mr. "throw shit against the wall hoping some of it sticks".

 

[Jaynki]

BTW - you call me Mr "wait and see", ignoring that from the beginning I've maintained that the NHL was the best environment for him to develop in and that fans, like you, were way too premature in calling him a bust (which you did).

But i'd rather be that guy...than be the guy who has basically said everything under the sun about him.

Pre-draft you said he'd be the best player from the 2022 draft.
Then you said post draft that he wasn't looking like the right pick on draft day and also said that was the case on draft day (basically contradicting your previous claim).
You also stated that your pick at the 2022 draft was Shane Wright
Then this summer you claimed that Slafkovsky wasn't even good enough for the AHL, nevermind the NHL
Then you claimed he was busting
You were also the birther of the "Slafkovsky has low IQ theory".

But now you're here pumping your chest because you had him 1st on your "pre-draft list"? I was just having some fun with you, but now you're feeling froggish? lol

Well i'd definitely rather be Mr. "wait and see" than Mr. "throw shit against the wall hoping some of it sticks".

Hey, in november he said Roy was better than Slaf. Ça ne s'invente pas. But to his defense, he was one of too many posters thinking that.

The organisation was wrong and had the wrong player in the AHL apparently.

 

[Miller Time]

What a stud!! Most interesting thing for me is that he's steadily improving in all facets of the game. He's getting better in all three zones, carries the puck a little more, good on the half boards, puck protection, body positioning, playmaking. His IQ is even higher that I originally thought.

Yup.

Ceiling is higher than most realize. One step at a time, but if he keeps his focus in the right place, his peak is going to be something special.

 

[Jabba11]

Fun fact, Leo Carlsson and Slaf are both 19 years old right now. Only 9 months apart or so. Great to see his development progressing like this right now. Very promising. If he can reach his potential, we will have a very powerful dominant 200ft powerforward in the future.

 

[Twisted Sinister]

Yup.

Ceiling is higher than most realize. One step at a time, but if he keeps his focus in the right place, his peak is going to be something special.

I think I heard about a weekend training with him taking like 600 shots at the net, which is where his newfound mean-ass wrister seems to have come from. Gotta say I can't complain.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

new rule, if you gonna post an image, you gotta give a description of it, cause I can't see most of them, damnit.

Seriously HF admin's, get it fixed

Put your thumb on the link and hold it down.

 

[danisonfire]

My Slafkovsky Update from October 28th:

Is Slafkovsky the worst #1 pick ever ?

At his age and skillset and physique, there ordinarily shouldn't be much to be worried about with a player like Slaf. What is terrifying is that they're keeping him in the NHL. He doesn't have the time and space in the NHL to make any sort of plays, he's not really developing that side of his...

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My Slafkovsky Update from December 22nd:

Juraj Slafkovsky - Year Two

I feel like other teams players are starting to fear him in the O zone. He's like a savage going after the puck and his so huge and strong now that they can't hold him off like last year. He's making huge strides to become that PF we are hoping for. I'm constantly screaming at the TV for us to...

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My Slafkovsky Update Today:

 

[Habs13]

Almost feels unreal that we have a player of this caliber. Finally! Pinch me, because I think I might be dreaming all this shit.

 

[Mrb1p]

BTW - you call me Mr "wait and see", ignoring that from the beginning I've maintained that the NHL was the best environment for him to develop in and that fans, like you, were way too premature in calling him a bust (which you did).

But i'd rather be that guy...than be the guy who has basically said everything under the sun about him.

Pre-draft you said he'd be the best player from the 2022 draft.
Then you said post draft that he wasn't looking like the right pick on draft day and also said that was the case on draft day (basically contradicting your previous claim).
You also stated that your pick at the 2022 draft was Shane Wright
Then this summer you claimed that Slafkovsky wasn't even good enough for the AHL, nevermind the NHL
Then you claimed he was busting
You were also the birther of the "Slafkovsky has low IQ theory".

But now you're here pumping your chest because you had him 1st on your "pre-draft list"? I was just having some fun with you, but now you're feeling froggish? lol

Well i'd definitely rather be Mr. "wait and see" than Mr. "throw shit against the wall hoping some of it sticks".

Slaf has low IQ, hell always have low IQ. It doesnt mean he cant be an awesome player.

I also never said he was busting.

 

[Jaynki]

Slaf has low IQ, hell always have low IQ. It doesnt mean he cant be an awesome player.

I also never said he was busting.

Elaborate, explain your point. Im eager to read it.

 

[417]

Slaf has low IQ, hell always have low IQ. It doesnt mean he cant be an awesome player.

I also never said he was busting.

Yes you did...like literally lol

No biggie but maybe that's why I'm Mr “wait and see”.

 

[the valiant effort]

He is going to score on a one-handed wraparound someday after stripping the dman behind the net (with one-hand)

 

[Mrb1p]

Yes you did...like literally lol

No biggie but maybe that's why I'm Mr “wait and see”.

Show me

Elaborate, explain your point. Im eager to read it.

I did, a thousand times since 2021. Im not gonna go over it again.

Watch Suzuki and then watch Slaf, watch Roy and then Slaf, sadly there's no a lot of high IQ players on the Habs, lol.

 

[Miller Time]

Slaf has low IQ, hell always have low IQ. It doesnt mean he cant be an awesome player.

I also never said he was busting.

You have a very questionable understanding, or interpretation of "hockey IQ" if that's your assessment.

 

[Mrb1p]

You have a very questionable understanding, or interpretation of "hockey IQ" if that's your assessment.

Low iq may be an understatement if you consider the whole league, this I can agree. Average or below average may be more adequate.

Anyway, we dont need Slaf to have high IQ, thats not why he was drafted. He was drafted because he was designed in a lab. His physical tools are literally all turned up to 11, hes like Mackinnon who also has the same traits, who I also would consider to have low relative IQ.

 

[Hope Of Glory]

6 blocked shots... incoming Selke?

 

[vlady]

This may have been his best game even though he only got 1 assist out of it. 12 shot attempts, 7 on goal. Looked elite out there most shifts.

 

[themilosh]

This may have been his best game even though he only got 1 assist out of it. 12 shot attempts, 7 on goal. Looked elite out there most shifts.

Looks elite, and still i see a kid who has barely grown into his body... once he matures he's going to be a wrecking ball, and not some dirty scrappy player, just a solid steam roller

 

[Nicko999]

30 pts on the season!!!

Rantanen had 38 in his D+2 season while Thornton had 41. I think he can pass both guys.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

He looked dangerous out there and making quicker plays now. So quick that it is surprising team mates (like Newhook) who are not ready to receive a pass.

Next in his evolution will be improved skating and edge work. Hopefully next year.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

He is... right at home in that circle by the net. CC remains double convered most of the time on the PP but that's going to change.

 

[teamfirst]

Slaf is so poise with the puck, reminds me of Pete Mahovlich but quicker faster stronger and with a better shot, so fun to watch, could be a great centre