Player Discussion Will Slafkovsky better last years stats

[Habs13]

Gah, I hate this new board... hope it gets fixed and soon.

So anyway, was wondering what people thought about this. Will Juraj Slafkovsky have a crazy second half to his season, and beat his numbers from last year? Last year, he put up 20 goals and 30 assists for 50 points. So far this year, he's at 4 goals and 19 assists for 23 points - halfway through the season.

So, will Slafkovsky have better numbers this year, over last year?

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[badfish]

I think he had less than 23 points when he was ~40 games in last year.

He was better the second half of his draft year.
Injured the second half of his rookie year.
Better the second half of his sophomore year, including long stretches he was PPG

I think he's played better overall the last couple weeks (especially last night). Have a feeling he's a second half of the season player, the inverse Brian Savage if you will. Since nobody else has really worked with Suzuki and Caufield I think his better play and riding shotgun with those two as they chase PPG seasons will propel him to better numbers at end of year.

 

[MasterD]

Doesn't matter what his numbers are playing with almost PPG guys. He needs to play better overall - more creative, defensively, physically... And he'll get there, he's so young still.

 

[morhilane]

I think he had less than 23 points when he was ~40 games in last year.

He was at 15pts at 41 games played last season.

 

[ahmedou]

Slaf's hits: 7 hits against Dallas (highest hits in his career)

Slaf's blocks: 4 blocks against Dallas (2nd highest blocks in his career: 6 blocks)

 

[MolleSon]

He's young... I dont think he'll ever be a superstar. But if he plays like yesterday, using his body and being involved in the game, he'll be a valuable asset to the team.

I just hate the fact that he has that big contract when he still has to prove his value. Dont get me wrong, I understand the management part. But I'm not sure it was a gamble they should have taken. I hope to be proved wrong.

I do think he'll pick up his 50 pts.

 

[Saku K]

48 shots in 39 games is not enough considering his usage, the role and players he plays with. He's still young and a lot more growing to come.

However, there will be a lot more whining when his new contract kicks in and if demidov steals his spot on the first wave of the powerplay, assuming a healthy roster. His production may take a dip and at 7.6 M/ year, he may find himself in a tough spot, temporarily.

 

[Habs13]

I think he might be a slow starter and pull off what he did last year. And if that happens, with the Habs in the wildcard mix, wouldn't that be the best possible timing for Slafkovsky to go full beast mode!!

 

[Zorro]

Hard to say what he becomes but based on his play it would not surprise me if he ends up as a middle 6. Definitely a disappointment due to his 1OA pedigree but better than a total flop. I feel that he's reverted to playing 2nd fiddle and is always looking to make the pass, and not driving the play...it's like he's in awe of CC & SZ.

 

[Doom Bot]

Hard to say what he becomes but based on his play it would not surprise me if he ends up as a middle 6. Definitely a disappointment due to his 1OA pedigree but better than a total flop. I feel that he's reverted to playing 2nd fiddle and is always looking to make the pass, and not driving the play...it's like he's in awe of CC & SZ.

Try to remember how long it took even a phenom like MacKinnon.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Hard to say what he becomes but based on his play it would not surprise me if he ends up as a middle 6. Definitely a disappointment due to his 1OA pedigree but better than a total flop. I feel that he's reverted to playing 2nd fiddle and is always looking to make the pass, and not driving the play...it's like he's in awe of CC & SZ.

Why would he end up as a middle 6er when he’s a top 6er now? Last year he was playing like a legit first liner at 19.

Many great big body players struggled more than he did and we’re less impactful then he was at 20.

He can be WAY better. He’s shown plenty of flashes of a special player. It’s all about putting it together.

 

[SpeedyPotato]

He’s gonna be a 75-85 point player who brings a unique set of skills to the habs, let’s just give the guy some time, he’s fine

 

[Victoire HuGo]

Surprised this poll is so close. I think it's highly likely he does

 

[Habs13]

Surprised this poll is so close. I think it's highly likely he does

Was thinking the exact same thing

 

[vlady]

I sure hope so. I made a 100 euro bet with a friend of mine who doesn't really follow hockey that Slaf will get more than 50 pts. The bet was made all the way back in May and I thought the only way I could lose would be if he got injured.

 

[tooji]

by this point last year he had even less points and went on a tear. I think he’ll pick up the pace and beat last year’s totals

 

[KevSkillz4]

Like I said before, everything will be more than fine with Slaf. He makes great passing plays against Capitals and put great grit game against Dallas.

Slaf is the type of player that will shine in playoffs.

In regular season, when Demidov will be there, I see in him a 75-85 points producer, but with a unique physical skillset and two-way game.

At same age, he is miles ahead of a guy like Max Pacioretty, imagine in 2 years, what Slaf can become. If we all know that Pacioretty have been a good goalscorer for the Habs.

The skillset of Slaf are too unique to be worried about him.