Player Discussion The Slaf Thread - Parabolic Growth Edition

[BLONG7]

Does anyone know, the exact game where MSL put Slaf with CC and NS? What has his production been since joining the big boys?

 

[sandviper]

Does anyone know, the exact game where MSL put Slaf with CC and NS? What has his production been since joining the big boys?

Not sure the exact game but I recall the three being together a few times early in the season and it didn’t go well. When they committed to the trio, it was still a little rough a few games but then they took off. I want to say end of December around.

 

[bbfh]

Does anyone know, the exact game where MSL put Slaf with CC and NS? What has his production been since joining the big boys?

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[PavelBrendl]

Total points or ppg?

Total points

 

[SlafySZN]

Does anyone know, the exact game where MSL put Slaf with CC and NS? What has his production been since joining the big boys?

Slaf played with Caufield and Dvorak around the end of november for a couple of games, i thought he connected pretty well with CC.

Joined Suzuki and Caufield december 4th against the Kraken. So he’s been with them 44 games now, more than half the season. I remember they were looking very good but were very much snakebitten and didn’t produce the first few games. If we obviously count those games anyway he has 30 points in 44 games.

 

[Rapala]

Slaf played with Caufield and Dvorak around the end of november for a couple of games, i thought he connected pretty well with CC.

Joined Suzuki and Caufield december 4th against the Kraken. So he’s been with them 44 games now, more than half the season. I remember they were looking very good but were very much snakebitten and didn’t produce the first few games. If we obviously count those games anyway he has 30 points in 44 games.

One of the things we have to look at which is actually more important IMO is the impact he's had on his line mates.
I'm fairly certain Suzuki is a PPG player since they first moved him.
I'm not sure what Cole's stats are in that same window but they probably aren't too shabby.
Slafs production doesn't tell half the story.

 

[SlafySZN]

One of the things we have to look at which is actually more important IMO is the impact he's had on his line mates.
I'm fairly certain Suzuki is a PPG player since they first moved him.
I'm not sure what Cole's stats are in that same window but they probably aren't too shabby.
Slafs production doesn't tell half the story.

I agree, it’s more than the stats.

Can’t find the advanced stats and everything but he for sure helps in puck possession and helps staying in the offensive zone longer so that brings more shots on goal for the line as a whole.

 

[vlady]

 

[Hannibal]

The youpi answer had me rolling LOL

 

[Rapala]

Big Nick Energy

 

[Seb]

They really are a likeable bunch.

 

[WeThreeKings]

They really are a likeable bunch.

Unlike Gallagher

 

[ThaDevilGirl]

Unlike Gallagher

 

[Wats]

Not sure the exact game but I recall the three being together a few times early in the season and it didn’t go well. When they committed to the trio, it was still a little rough a few games but then they took off. I want to say end of December around.

This is what I give credit to the coaching staff for, they actually let them go through the pains.

 

[BLONG7]

Slaf played with Caufield and Dvorak around the end of november for a couple of games, i thought he connected pretty well with CC.

Joined Suzuki and Caufield december 4th against the Kraken. So he’s been with them 44 games now, more than half the season. I remember they were looking very good but were very much snakebitten and didn’t produce the first few games. If we obviously count those games anyway he has 30 points in 44 games.

Half season has been good to all 3 of them! We have a real first line...........and we know that Dach and Newhook are top 6 players when healthy.
Better days ahead for sure.

 

[G0bias]

Ghule: "Thanks everyone, see you next time"

Slaf: "See you next year"

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

Unlike Gallagher

Gallagher is one of the most liked players in the locker room by the players

 

[HabbyGuy]

Don't listen to them Gally....

 

[KevSkillz4]

Poor Slaf who need to play with Matheson on PP... can't wait to see Lane Hutson instead of Matheson.

 

[JustAHabFan]

His goal tonight by tipping Caufield's shot is just a thing of beauty.

 

[KevSkillz4]

Only need 2 points for a 40 points season. Very good!

 

[TRG]

Does anyone actually hate Gallagher? He gave it all for this team, not good fault he was given a massive contact at the very moment his game declined.

 

[HabbyGuy]

Does anyone actually hate Gallagher? He gave it all for this team, not good fault he was given a massive contact at the very moment his game declined.

There's a ton who hate him on here, it's befuddling to me, the hate is misplaced, it belongs to Bergevin. (for the contract)

I'll always appreciate Gallagher's effort's as a hab, he still battles hard to this day despite his failing body.

He deserves more respect imo.

 

[Skip Bayless]

There's a ton who hate him on here, it's befuddling to me, the hate is misplaced, it belongs to Bergevin. (for the contract)

I'll always appreciate Gallagher's effort's as a hab, he still battles hard to this day despite his failing body.

He deserves more respect imo.

Me and my homies do understand that Bergevin is responsible for that albatross of a contract. We have plenty of hate towards Bergevin. But that doesn’t absolve Gallagher from being an annoying player and person in general throughout the years.

From the moment he, as a young player, and human ragdoll Josh Gorges publicly yapped about Subban holding off on his bridge deal, I lost a vast amount of respect towards him.

He also wilfully signed a cheap contract years ago and then made the negotiations public when Bergevin seemed not to want to hand out a compensatory type of contract. When Bergevin caved in, that was his mistake. But Gallagher came off as entitled. Just like his play on the ice, he martyrs himself and then complains when nobody cares.

We are now subjected to his painful and laborious performance on the ice. I respect his work ethic, but I don't feel bad for him.

 

[Tyson]

Many folks compare Slaf to Rantanen as their size and style appear similar.
Rantanen drafted in 2015 played 9 games in the NHL and 52 games in the AHL during his first Pro season in NA.
The following season he played 4 AHL games then made the jump with a 75 game season with Colorado where he scored 20 G and 18 A while being a -25.
Slaf scored his 38th point last night as a teenager in his 68th game.
Slaf is the only reason I still watch games this late in the season. He has I believe a 6 game point streak and has an outside shot at 50 points.
Now we see why he was picked 1st overall.