His play got him benched. Players cuss the entire game...that won't cause a coach to sit a player.
We got possibly a generational player in Demidov though...I am good with that!
Player Discussion The Slaf Thread - Parabolic Growth Edition
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I think he has a lot in him! I saw it with my own eyes last year. The issue is up there in his noggin’, like you say: consistency, professionalism, decision making.
The organization claims he’s a good learner. Hopefully he continues to improve.
Not crying over spilled milk here, today I’m perfectly sanguine about him and his role with the Habs. He wasn’t necessarily rushed (as in: he didn’t get burnt) so I was wrong about being so insistent about that. Whatever happens next… it’s in his own gigantic hands.
I remember how MacKinnon had 63 points in his rookie season and didn't do much for the next 3 years only to break out in year 5. I am not saying Slaf is MacKinnon but players develop and sometimes regress a bit...all part of the maturing process. Guy Lafleur had 21 goals in his 3rd season...29, 28, 21 and then the 50 goal seasons started. Patience with this kid and enjoy the ride...it could be bumpy.
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Bigger players tend to take a bit longer, too.
Byfield is struggling to start the season. 2g 7a in 19 games.
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OldCraig71
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Were you a fan of the Habs when Max Pacioretty was in his first 2-3 years with the club? He was a similar animal—a big guy who was a good goal scorer but struggled playing against men in the NHL. He got rocked on many occasions and struggled more than Slaf has.
He asked the club to send him to the AHL and in his second season there it all clicked for him, he came back and looked like a veteran on the ice.
Slaf is learning on the job and his production is similar to Jack Hughes, a very highly touted prospect. He has size and talent, he just needs some more time to put it all together. I expect that he will be a 60-80 point player during his prime but as I said, not all drafts are created equal.
There's no crime in being wrong here but most of the time it's better not to take a hard stance on anything because things can change and it's hard to come back from, I speak from experience lol.
Habs
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Well that is just f***ing STupid if true. They can punch faces, hit heads, take out knees, but we draw the line at cursing?
OldCraig71
Juice Arse
Don't get your panties in a bunch, Jesus, you are ready to throw a tantrum at the drop of a hat. Is it a mid life crisis?
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I just find it funny the things the losers behind the bench get mad at ! Don't get me started on politics!Don't get your panties in a bunch, Jesus, you are ready to throw a tantrum at the drop of a hat. Is it a mid life crisis?
I am liking his 2 way play. Maybe i am nitpicking here but i have noticed on the breakouts he does not skate with puck. He tends to pass to the middle. I think it was lars eller that got wrecked with one those a while back. I think he can cary the puck just a bit further.
BLONG7
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Well said...............Slaf is a pass first type of player, right now. He will turn the corner and become a shooter, when more confident.
Mrb1p
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No. Producing at least but he's been his usual slow-to-process self. He's thinking too much and thinking isn't his strong suit.
Paddyjack
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I thought last night he was doing well at some point in the third. Curiously, he was playing with Suzuki at that moment....
*hint* Marty, *hint*
My biggest issue this season is that he is not using his body like he did last year. My eyes were litterally drawn to him during a game, now I find him passive
*hint* Marty, *hint*
My biggest issue this season is that he is not using his body like he did last year. My eyes were litterally drawn to him during a game, now I find him passive
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He had a spotlight on him during his good phase last year. It was breathtaking. I think it wasn't just a hot streak, it was equal parts him figuring things out and things working out for him. He needs to make better decisions and this will return because his physical tools and skills are second to none.
WeThreeKings
Demidov is a HAB
There's also a lot of things he does on goals that don't result in points, like getting the defense flustered handling in front of the net and providing a screen for a goal.
Don't think he got an assist on our first goal last night, but it was worthy of one.
Can't wait to see Slaf and Dach find their confidence and sustain it in this league. Rare to have two guys of that size with that level of skill, if they can start imposing themselves on games and shifts with regularity, we will be in business.
Don't think he got an assist on our first goal last night, but it was worthy of one.
Can't wait to see Slaf and Dach find their confidence and sustain it in this league. Rare to have two guys of that size with that level of skill, if they can start imposing themselves on games and shifts with regularity, we will be in business.
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