Player Discussion The Slaf Thread - Parabolic Growth Edition

[Habs Halifax]

Matthews is on track to finish his career as a regular season warrior, so eventually his star might fade fast.


Agreed, that can also double as a test for Dach.

I'm OK with loading them up on the PP but at 5/5, I would have a different strategy with Slaf. Supporting him is different than spoiling him. I think we all see the potential and yeah, he does work hard between games so that is nice to see. It's still early yet. I'm trying my best to calm down my own personal hype with him.

 

[Bouboumaster]

Bleacher report ranks the 10 most recent 1st overalls:

10) Slafkovsky
9) Lafreniere
8) Power
7) Ekblad
6) Bedard
5) Hischier
4) Dahlin
3) Hughes
2) Matthews
1) McDavid

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I doubt that will hold over time. I think Matthews will drop the most of those players.

That's all well and good (it ain't, really), but let's talk about what's truly important here: who's in the 10 most recent 1st overalls is the biggest chad of them all

And we all know the answer to that question

Slafkovsky, hands down

Plus, I can see him reaching the #5 or 6 spot in that garbage Bleacher Report list

 

[Team_Spirit]

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[Deebs]

Great news. I thought there would've been a thread of it's own on his new deal but nevertheless. What a contract for the club

 

[Deebs]

 

[KevSkillz4]

I always wanted Wright, Cooley or Slaf with the 1st overall in 2022.

I always said that if Hughes say the truth with his quote "We will go with the highest potential". I always said it's going to be between Cooley and Slaf.

Today, I'm sooo very happy with him and not Wright or Cooley, I knew it that he can dominate at NHL level with all his tools, but Habs have a though choice in 2022 draft, the hype with Wright and Cooley who was always be see like a huge talent.

2022, 2023 and 2024 have been so perfectly... Slaf the big powerforward with huge offensive talent, Reinbacher the top premiere defenseman RD and Demidov the offensive superstar talent we always wanted.

That's why we wanted to tank, drafting huge talent like that.

 

[Gustave]

That's all well and good (it ain't, really), but let's talk about what's truly important here: who's in the 10 most recent 1st overalls is the biggest chad of them all

And we all know the answer to that question

Slafkovsky, hands down

Plus, I can see him reaching the #5 or 6 spot in that garbage Bleacher Report list

Congrats to Buffalo for having two #1 picks OV that rate well in the pool of #1 picks. They must be dynamite on the blue line.

Must be a defensive juggernaut those Sabres… Yes, I’m salty at the rankings.

 

[Jaynki]

Congrats to Buffalo for having two #1 picks OV that rate well in the pool of #1 picks. They must be dynamite on the blue line.

Must be a defensive juggernaut those Sabres… Yes, I’m salty at the rankings.

Just an interesting notice here,

Buffalo had two 1st OV, traded Mittlestadt for Byram and are committed long term to Samuelsson.

That is 4 LD.

Their best RD is f***ing Henri Jokiharju.

Top-4 RD are so f***ing scarce, top pair RD are untouchable and command insane premium. Not a coincidence imo that the top 3D in the 24 draft have been RHD.

 

[Gustave]

Just an interesting notice here,

Buffalo had two 1st OV, traded Mittlestadt for Byram and are committed long term to Samuelsson.

That is 4 LD.

Their best RD is f***ing Henri Jokiharju.

Top-4 RD are so f***ing scarce, top pair RD are untouchable and command insane premium. Not a coincidence imo that the top 3D in the 24 draft have been RHD.

Ya, compentent RHD’s are going the way of the buffalo.

Like I’ve said elsewhere, I’ve done a complete 180 on my assessment of the quality of pick in Reinbacher, and am appreciative of the last bullet MB had in his pocket when he forced Mailloux here… against all judgment and evident backlash to come.

Kony will get minutes here, that’s a sure thing , only because he’s the only RHD with a pro game other the the above two mentioned.

 

[Non Player Canadiens]

no hunky summer workout pics? sled push, lifting tractor tires, etc, etc?

c'mon guys you're slackin

 

[Tyson]

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I wonder if he and Mesar do any training together

 

[LaP]

no hunky summer workout pics? sled push, lifting tractor tires, etc, etc?

c'mon guys you're slackin

I remember that video or picture of Galchenyuk training à la Rocky IV in the summer. That aged poorly ...

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

no hunky summer workout pics? sled push, lifting tractor tires, etc, etc?

c'mon guys you're slackin

We have a new toy ! The russian phenom!

 

[Jack Skellington]

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I wonder if he and Mesar do any training together

Slaf bench presses Mesars body

 

[Tyson]

Slaf bench presses Mesars body

I would hope so

 

[SlafySZN]

 

[sj315]

 

[Redux91]

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Blackhawks eh..
Dead to me!

 

[Skip Bayless]

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Just f***ing towering over all the boys his age already.

 

[Jaynki]

Just f***ing towering over all the boys his age already.

Me in elementary school after repeating my fourth grade three times

 

[MTL Dirty Birdy]

That's all well and good (it ain't, really), but let's talk about what's truly important here: who's in the 10 most recent 1st overalls is the biggest chad of them all

And we all know the answer to that question

Slafkovsky, hands down

Plus, I can see him reaching the #5 or 6 spot in that garbage Bleacher Report list

I’d have Slaf 5th on this list. Crazy

 

[MTL Dirty Birdy]

I always wanted Wright, Cooley or Slaf with the 1st overall in 2022.

I always said that if Hughes say the truth with his quote "We will go with the highest potential". I always said it's going to be between Cooley and Slaf.

Today, I'm sooo very happy with him and not Wright or Cooley, I knew it that he can dominate at NHL level with all his tools, but Habs have a though choice in 2022 draft, the hype with Wright and Cooley who was always be see like a huge talent.

2022, 2023 and 2024 have been so perfectly... Slaf the big powerforward with huge offensive talent, Reinbacher the top premiere defenseman RD and Demidov the offensive superstar talent we always wanted.

That's why we wanted to tank, drafting huge talent like that.

Well said @KevSkillz4 Slaf is so unique, mixed with his insane work ethic. Combined, we will have a truly unique talent that the rest of the league will be talking about for the next decade. That said, I can’t wait to see the playoff version of Slaf

 

[HuGo boss]

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Oh cute current pics of Cole lane snd mesar

 

[Pazucha]

Just f***ing towering over all the boys his age already.

He was older than both of them

Kid on the right side is eligible for the 2025 draft

 

[Team_Spirit]

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