World Championships

[stastny12]

Slovakia U18 vs Italy 2-0

 

[glenwo2]

2 Assists now for Slaf

Great moment for Adam Sykora!

 

[Hisch13r]

I don’t know if Sykora’s making it to our pick in the 3rd but I want him

 

[Ripshot 43]

Alright Slafkovsky… time to ease up a bit there young man

Incoming highlight reel goal…

 

[glenwo2]

I don’t know if Sykora’s making it to our pick in the 3rd but I want him

Same here.

But if he scores a couple more in this tournament, he won't make it past the 2nd round guaranteed.

Still would love to have yet another "SYKORA" in a Devils jersey even though Adam is not related to Petr.

 

[MauDevils]

Please scratch this kid before Montreal takes him.

 

[Eggtimer]

Same here.

But if he scores a couple more in this tournament, he won't make it past the 2nd round guaranteed.

Still would love to have yet another "SYKORA" in a Devils jersey even though Adam is not related to Petr.

Yes I have liked his game for awhile . However if there is a stud Russian kid that falls to the second round or a RHD that wouldn’t be seen as a reach I’d rather do that . We need more picks lol .

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

 

[njdevils1982]

you want more? you got it!

 

[Ripshot 43]

Can you edit in Wrights name at the top of the list and send it over to the Canadiens brass?

 

[MauDevils]

Denmark plays Canada next. So it will most likely come down to Slovakia vs Denmark head to head for the last quarterfinal spot.

 

[glenwo2]

Interesting PP there...is it just me or did his own teammates not bother to get Slaf the puck?

 

[My3Sons]

Slaf is being unfairly pigeon holed by anyone suggesting NJ woukd take him because he’s big or because they need a winger. He’s really skilled and aware on the ice. His size is just another tool he uses while playing. He’s not a power forward but he’s not soft. I have no idea how he compares to Wright but if you told me he was the player most likely to have a long successful NHL career in this draft I wouldn’t have much room to argue. His passing touch and vision may be the best thing he brings to the table along with his stick handling.

 

[glenwo2]

Slaf's passing is on a whole 'nother level than everyone else on his team.

no one can make a damn pass cleanly nor receive one cleanly....

He's a man among boys in that regard (so to speak).

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Slaf is being unfairly pigeon holed by anyone suggesting NJ woukd take him because he’s big or because they need a winger. He’s really skilled and aware on the ice. His size is just another tool he uses while playing. He’s not a power forward but he’s not soft. I have no idea how he compares to Wright but if you told me he was the player most likely to have a long successful NHL career in this draft I wouldn’t have much room to argue. His passing touch and vision may be the best thing he brings to the table along with his stick handling.

I see Zubrus-like qualities with smoother skating and better stick handling/passing vision. I haven’t seen his shot enough to comment on it — I’d expect his finishing ability at the NHL level will be the difference between a pretty good or great player.

 

[Eggtimer]

I see Zubrus-like qualities with smoother skating and better stick handling/passing vision. I haven’t seen his shot enough to comment on it — I’d expect his finishing ability at the NHL level will be the difference between a pretty good or great player.

I’d be fine even if he becomes a slightly better Zubrus. Plug and play him anywhere in the top 9 and he helps whatever line he is on. Yes, I would be disappointed that his production wasn’t like a top line winger but I just cant see him being a 3rd line type player considering his skills he has .

 

[My3Sons]

Tatar is probably calling Fitz every night with reports on Slafkovsky and telling Fitz that NJ needs to sign him to an extension of five or six years to mentor Slafkovsky.

 

[glenwo2]

Tatar is probably calling Fitz every night with reports on Slafkovsky and telling Fitz that NJ needs to sign him to an extension of five or six years to mentor Slafkovsky.

Funny thing is that I can picture Tatar doing EXACTLY this.

 

[My3Sons]

Funny thing is that I can picture Tatar doing EXACTLY this.

The reality is NJ would be negligent if they didn’t talk to Tatar about his impression of Slafkovsky.

 

[glenwo2]

That was not a penalty on italy.

EDIT : WOW. That was actually BS.

 

[FinnishDevil]

I see Zubrus

Have to figure out his DJ skills before the pick.

 

[glenwo2]

Have to figure out his DJ skills before the pick.

Euro-Trash music?

EDIT : Slaf's got a wicked wrister....and what is up with the crazy caroms(sp?) off the boards back over the goal net? lol

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Looks like he took a pretty big hit

 

[My3Sons]

Looks like he took a pretty big hit

The Italian player looked to leave his feet and hit Slafkovsky into the boards. It’s probably good to get that sort of hit out of the way so Slafkovsky can learn how to deal with that sort of thing. You can see he’s just a big kid right now.

 

[MauDevils]

Got hit with a flying elbow.