Player Discussion The Slaf Thread - Parabolic Growth Edition
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WeThreeKings
Demidov is a HAB
His ability to learn and pick things up is really the most impressive thing.. we all knew he had skills and a rare frame package for those skills, the question was always whether he could fix some of the hockey IQ things..
His scanning and spacing habits went from very concerning to top tier in the span of months.
His scanning and spacing habits went from very concerning to top tier in the span of months.
Good point. Passkovsky was pegged as a playmaker, but suddenly Snipekovsky is scoring one-timers. He's not just reaching his potential, he's rewriting it.
Sugi21
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One big difference now from his rookie season is the kid is learning to use that long reach and big frame of his that’s his biggest asset his size so once he masters that he’ll be even more of a force out there!
I would even say that he still hasn't fully learned how to use his big frame. I don't think he realizes that sometimes he has the space to cut in and the physicalness to protect the puck when doing so.
What's nuts is that he's going to get physically stronger in the next couple of years.
SlafGodsky, SlafKavelli, NotoriousSlafKovSky, SlafGretzsky,
I would not put any 'boundaries' on Slaf.
In fairness, Galchentitled-yuk and Kostquitsyn had names that destined them for failure.
I hope he's worthy of being the highest paid player on the team when his contract is up.
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60 points is a nice target.
Then again 40 goals was a nice target for CC. But we’ll save that for another thread.
It appears to me Slaf had hockey IQ from the beginning.
There are examples on the internet how he played prior to the draft.
It seems he was adjusting to the smaller rink.
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They shaved the heads of collaborators after WW2, how should we mark those who have unscrupulously reinserted themselves in the ranks here like some of us haven't noticed? I see y'all...ignore me, but I see y'all.
And i'm still feeling grumpy from my Niners losing the Super Bowl, so i'm bout' that action right now lol
We have been to war this summer and we doubled down despite the adversity and a rough first 10 games.
I remember you, @BaseballCoach and @SuzukiSZN and supported by @Pomee.
We were the de Gaulleist of this thread !
His amazing growth is really not helping us in the Draftofsky
And posters doubted the pick while simultaneously putting on their Monday morning cleats shouting Cooley
He really is a magician with the puck…..on many occasions, he’s got the puck around his feet while being pressed by two opposing players, then magically, the puck pops out of the pile on a teammate’s stick…..we have ourselves one heluvah player….he will dominate this league by the time he’s 22, so much skill and size!
We saw how many passes Cole missed in December, Anderson before.
Slaf will have many multi point games when he keeps playing like he is playing now.
I'll just watch and get entertained.
sampollock
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if Math would pass more to him, opens up CC
Slaf is turning into what we wanted, big, shooter, and gives his heart into the game, with adding hits
Slaf is turning into what we wanted, big, shooter, and gives his heart into the game, with adding hits
Lafleurs Guy
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Yeah, Cole shoulda had a boatload of goals. It was so frustrating to watch for both of them. Slaf set him up beautifully so many times. Bustkovski should have a whack more points.We saw how many passes Cole missed in December, Anderson before.
Slaf will have many multi point games when he keeps playing like he is playing now.
I'll just watch and get entertained.
Remember when it was against the law to compare him to Jack Hughes
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Oh I see them too lol don't you worryThey shaved the heads of collaborators after WW2, how should we mark those who have unscrupulously reinserted themselves in the ranks here like some of us haven't noticed? I see y'all
It cracks me up seeing a couple of haters trying to blend in
Paddyjack
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I was looking at Wright's numbers this morning, and, if anything, he seems to be slowing down even in the AHL. He is now 32 pts in 42, while I seem to recall he was close to ppg much of the season. To be honest I find this a little sad for the kid, I hope he can turn this around.
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Correlation doesn’t mean causation. But Slaf working on his shot matched the time he exploded. I hope they keep at it on his release. There’s still much room to grow there.
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