Player Discussion The Slaf Thread - Parabolic Growth Edition

[sampollock]

What happened bros

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very cool picture
my cousin had one like this big CAT guy

 

[CapSpace]

Slaf is the furthest thing from an aggressive player, imo of course. I actually believe he's one of the softest 240lbs players I've ever watched and that's no fault of his, that's just how he's wired. If you take a look at guys like the Tkachuk's, they were bred to be physical assholes on the ice. Slaf will never be that type of player. If the team gets more physical, which is a must, I'm sure he will ramp up his level of physicality somewhat.

Going forward he can definitely learn to use his body better for shielding the puck, creating space, etc...but he'll never consistently instigate contact or violence.

He's always been this type of player

You cleary don't remember Dagenais.

 

[Tyson]

Slaf is 20, very talented, he will figure it out. Sometimes we forget how young these kids are.
I need to adhere to this mindset with Dach.

 

[Heffyhoof]

 

[LaP]

I think people put too much weight in Slaf shoulders for no reason. He's playing in a team where there's Suzuki, Caufield, Laine, Hutson and not much else. Not sure i'd include Matheson the way he plays defensively. Slaf is just 20 asking him to lead this team to wins against vastly experienced teams like Vegas or Boston is foolish imo. He's doing well against younger teams lacking experience like himself. We always knew he was not going to be the next McJesus but his toolkit is rare to find and once he will put some adult muscles on his frame he could become a special player.

Slaf is 20, very talented, he will figure it out. Sometimes we forget how young these kids are.
I need to adhere to this mindset with Dach.

Dach is older though. He'll soon be 24 so he has less time to figure it out. Still possible but less likely. His credentials are not as good too. SLaf already got a 50 points season under his belt and his pacing for around 40 (edit pacing for 49.78 in 82) and did very well internationally. Dach has yet to have a 40 points season. I could see Dach become the Carolina's version of Jordan Staal with time but more would surprise me.

 

[Bobby Holik agent]

Some of you guys with goldfish memory need to be aware you have a goldfish memory.

 

[HabbyGuy]

Some of you guys with goldfish memory need to be aware you have a goldfish memory.

 

[McGuires Corndog]

As previously mentioned,

He needs to play with Suzuki and Caufield. He is a complimentary player at this stage of his career and he compliments them very well, that’s not to say as he gains more experience and confidence he can’t drive a line down the road but right now he needs to play with good players and produce for the sake of his development.

 

[NotProkofievian]

I thought he looked pretty good last night.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Didn’t see last night’s game. But he played really well the other night and two points last night. Good stuff.

 

[waitin425]

Staple Slaf to Caufield and Suzuki.

Let Laine drag Dach's corpse around the ice 5 on 5 but score on like 50 % of our powerplays.

Next year, Demidov rides with Laine and this team will be even nastier. Get us another top 6 centre, and the team will be contenders.....with of course a #1 RD (le sigh).

Slaf - Suzuki - Caufield
Demidov - Cozens - Laine
Heinemen - Dach - Newhook
Anderson - Evans - Gally
Beck

 

[morhilane]

2 games back with CC/Suzuki and Slaf continues his point per game while playing with them this season and he's back to a ~50 pts pace too.

Hopefully MSL learned the lesson, Newhook/Dach are offensive blackhole this season (sorry Laine).

 

[Goalfield13]

Staple Slaf to Caufield and Suzuki.

Let Laine drag Dach's corpse around the ice 5 on 5 but score on like 50 % of our powerplays.

Next year, Demidov rides with Laine and this team will be even nastier. Get us another top 6 centre, and the team will be contenders.....with of course a #1 RD (le sigh).

Slaf - Suzuki - Caufield
Demidov - Cozens - Laine
Heinemen - Dach - Newhook
Anderson - Evans - Gally
Beck

Ugh, if I am Laine, I wouldn't be happy dragging around a corpse. We need to remember that Laine is with us for two seasons. Would you want to re-sign here when 50% of the time you were playing with a player that didn't deserve it?

 

[waitin425]

Ugh, if I am Laine, I wouldn't be happy dragging around a corpse. We need to remember that Laine is with us for two seasons. Would you want to re-sign here when 50% of the time you were playing with a player that didn't deserve it?

Until I hear otherwise out of his mouth, I will assume that he will want to re-sign here. Everything he is saying points to that. Speculating on his intentions should be done with the best available evidence possible.

 

[Goalfield13]

Until I hear otherwise out of his mouth, I will assume that he will want to re-sign here. Everything he is saying points to that. Speculating on his intentions should be done with the best available evidence possible.

You are speculating as well. It's a message board, dude.

 

[waitin425]

You are speculating as well. It's a message board, dude.

Yes I am. I am speculating with the information that I have. Laine has said or done nothing to indicate a negative perception about Montreal. Until there is evidence to the contrary, we should be leaning towards the idea that he signs here.

 

[McGuires Corndog]

2 games back with CC/Suzuki and Slaf continues his point per game while playing with them this season and he's back to a ~50 pts pace too.

Hopefully MSL learned the lesson, Newhook/Dach are offensive blackhole this season (sorry Laine).

All will be cured once Demidov comes in. He will be able to carry the corpse of Dach and give Laine some magic.

 

[Goalfield13]

Yes I am. I am speculating with the information that I have. Laine has said or done nothing to indicate a negative perception about Montreal. Until there is evidence to the contrary, we should be leaning towards the idea that he signs here.

He's played 7 games, dude.

 

[OldCraig71]

He's growing a beard and once it's filled in he will be a better player.

 

[waitin425]

He's played 7 games, dude.

So your believe is that he will sour on Montreal in the remaining games and into next year? So far (in 7 games) there has been no sign of that. I will change my opinion based on the information that is available. Dude.

 

[River Meadow]

So your believe is that he will sour on Montreal in the remaining games and into next year? So far (in 7 games) there has been no sign of that. I will change my opinion based on the information that is available. Dude.

His point is,

If you have a choice to play with Elite players, or say... Dach, Newhook, etc...

What sounds better to you?

 

[waitin425]

His point is,

If you have a choice to play with Elite players, or say... Dach, Newhook, etc...

What sounds better to you?

We all know that a players choice of destinations is not always about where the elite players are.

It's not that easy, and it is disingenuous to say that it is. Where is he going to go? Edmonton? Toronto? Colorado? Dallas? Tampa? to chase the idea of playing with elite players?

Is it just that easy? of course not.

 

[Goalfield13]

So your believe is that he will sour on Montreal in the remaining games and into next year? So far (in 7 games) there has been no sign of that. I will change my opinion based on the information that is available. Dude.

I am saying if I was him, I wouldn't appreciate being attached to a boat anchor for a year.

 

[waitin425]

I am saying if I was him, I wouldn't appreciate being attached to a boat anchor for a year.

Nope, he probably wont. Hopefully the coach sells him on the bigger picture and the fact that Demidov is coming. Maybe it motivates Hugo to plug that #2 centre spot.

But, until Laine indicates otherwise, I will stand by the fact that he is happy in his new home.

 

[BaseballCoach]

I am saying if I was him, I wouldn't appreciate being attached to a boat anchor for a year.

Laine is well aware that he has it good and that no one is calling him a boat anchor even though he has no goals 5 on 5 and just one fluke assist.

Maybe he likes how the Habs brass is patient with talent (including him!) unlike, say, the Rangers.