Player Discussion The Slaf Thread - Parabolic Growth Edition

[Rapala]

I'm too young to really know Jagr, but his board battles for sure. Slaf uses the classic bump into my big ass move

Both he and Suzuki are using that turn into the defender move to create more time to move the puck.
It's not a coincidence.

 

[sampollock]

awesome to see this 20 year old doing so well, cant wait to see a really good 2nd line , so that his line is not always focused on by the opposition

 

[HabsCode]

Really? I find it easy

He's similar to Jagr

From best 19 years old season from an European since Malkin to an "easy" Jagr comparaison, you know, just the player with the second most points in NHL history, Slaf sure is a special player

I mean what Juraj is doing is great but you boys need to chill lmao.

 

[Mudz]

From best 19 years old season from an European since Malkin to an "easy" Jagr comparaison, you know, just the player with the second most points in NHL history, Slaf sure is a special player

I mean what Juraj is doing is great but you boys need to chill lmao.

 

[JoelWarlord]

So if Slafkovsky matches or even passes Joe Thornton's point total of 41pts in his 2nd NHL season as a teenager after a poor statistical rookie season...does it mean he's going to be a Hall of Fame player and one of the best players of his generation?

Two more points than year 2 Nathan MacKinnon now....look, you can't argue with the numbers, surely that means he's guaranteed to develop in to an even better player?

I mean, we heard how important production was, I'm just making an honest appraisal here looking at Slafkovsky outproducing players like Barkov, MacKinnon, and Rantanen in year 2 and you've gotta ask the question.

 

[Tyson]

I think that Slaf possesses the same drive and determination to become elite as any 1st overall pick players.
Will he become a superstar? I have no idea but I wouldn't bet against him.

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

the best comparable in the league right now is rantanen imo

 

[cphabs]

Kid did it! Oh, he wasn’t carried by his line mates either. Fantastic!

 

[Redux91]

the best comparable in the league right now is rantanen imo

He even looked bigger than Rantanen yesterday lol which is weird
Because Slaf is still a 'twig' compared to what he's gonna look like at 25-26

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

He even looked bigger than Rantanen yesterday lol which is weird
Because Slaf is still a 'twig' compared to what he's gonna look like at 25-26

he might end up better than rant but i won't hold my breath , that would be terrifying for the league lol

 

[Team_Spirit]

he might end up better than rant but i won't hold my breath , that would be terrifying for the league lol

The last thing you see when the puck is dumped in your corner

 

[Wats]

I'd be happy if he passes 20g/50pts next season. Let's see if he falls victim to what seems to happen to all youngsters that get hyped in Montreal. Feels like he might be more Price/Subban/Suzuki than Galchenyuk/Kotkaniemi/Latendresse

Solid year, I was just hoping that he matches Kotkaniemi's 34pts as a teen.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

I'd be happy if he passes 20g/50pts next season. Let's see if he falls victim to what seems to happen to all youngsters that get hyped in Montreal. Feels like he might be more Price/Subban/Suzuki than Galchenyuk/Kotkaniemi/Latendresse

Solid year, I was just hoping that he matches Kotkaniemi's 34pts as a teen.

You’d be happy if he did next season what he could do this season or come very close to?

 

[SlafySZN]

 

[HabsCode]

That is a man who had optimal maxillo-facial development in his childhood. His jaw looks like mine when I force it forward.

 

[Miller Time]

Not satisfied.

Love it

 

[Tyson]

Not satisfied.

Love it

Character and determination. Pay attention tankers...these guys won't roll over

 

[Redux91]

Character and determination. Pay attention tankers...these guys won't roll over

Well I hate to be that guy lol..

But 'Tanking' actually 'got' us this player really lol..

 

[Skip Bayless]

 

[BLONG7]

Oh man...............the main board cesspool is not going to like this kids progression with each and every game now.....
Some serious Crow being served, and guys are running faster than Ben Johnson away from HF.

 

[Andrei79]

That is a man who had optimal maxillo-facial development in his childhood. His jaw looks like mine when I force it forward.

This guy gets it. Excellent observation sir. Perfect facial structure and neck width. The length might be a bit long, but doesn't pass the threshold and the length/width ratio is as good as it gets for a hockey player.

 

[jrom]

Habs should resign Jordan Weal, 77 pts in 66 games this season, dude is probably listed as a superstar in Bader's model.

No need to, we have a recent KHL defenceman of the year on the roster already

 

[themilosh]

I'm too young to really know Jagr, but his board battles for sure. Slaf uses the classic bump into my big ass move

nothing more powerful than a hockey player with a HUGE trunk! Jagr was a BEAST.

this is him at 44.. look at those tree trunks!

 

[Ezpz]

I am very glad the player he was to start this season was only temporary. Missing a first overall would kill us.

 

[Tyson]

Well I hate to be that guy lol..

But 'Tanking' actually 'got' us this player really lol..

They didn't tank, they just sucked outright