Player Discussion The Slaf Thread - Parabolic Growth Edition

[Andrei79]

That is a man who had optimal maxillo-facial development in his childhood. His jaw looks like mine when I force it forward.

This guy gets it. Excellent observation sir. Perfect facial structure and neck width. The length might be a bit long, but doesn't pass the threshold and the length/width ratio is as good as it gets for a hockey player.

 

[jrom]

Habs should resign Jordan Weal, 77 pts in 66 games this season, dude is probably listed as a superstar in Bader's model.

No need to, we have a recent KHL defenceman of the year on the roster already

 

[themilosh]

I'm too young to really know Jagr, but his board battles for sure. Slaf uses the classic bump into my big ass move

nothing more powerful than a hockey player with a HUGE trunk! Jagr was a BEAST.

this is him at 44.. look at those tree trunks!

 

[Ezpz]

I am very glad the player he was to start this season was only temporary. Missing a first overall would kill us.

 

[Tyson]

Well I hate to be that guy lol..

But 'Tanking' actually 'got' us this player really lol..

They didn't tank, they just sucked outright

 

[Tyson]

I am very glad the player he was to start this season was only temporary. Missing a first overall would kill us.

The so called experts in the media questioning everything about this kid was nauseating. Alot of folks including me thought maybe Laval was an option. I guess the lesson here is to let the experts make the decisions

 

[Redux91]

They didn't tank, they just sucked outright

Aye, That's because Tanking in itself, is a myth lol

Everytime basically, it's purely because teams suck outright lol

But folks like to imagine all sorts of things
"Why did they start Monty!! Don't they get it??"

 

[Tyson]

Aye, That's because Tanking in itself, is a myth lol

Everytime basically, it's purely because teams suck outright lol

But folks like to imagine all sorts of things
"Why did they start Monty!! Don't they get it??"

I think you are right that tanking is a myth because other than the GM trading a player like Monahan I don't think coaches go into a game thinking about losing for a better pick. Have some teams done it? I am sure.

 

[Ezpz]

The so called experts in the media questioning everything about this kid was nauseating. Alot of folks including me thought maybe Laval was an option. I guess the lesson here is to let the experts make the decisions

We've been burned every time since Wickenheiser. I even said I will not give Hughes and co. the same long leash I have the last few GMs or the benefit of the doubt cause it ends the same way every time. So far they're earning their trust. Every key piece is taking massive steps forward.

 

[abo9]

I think you are right that tanking is a myth because other than the GM trading a player like Monahan I don't think coaches go into a game thinking about losing for a better pick. Have some teams done it? I am sure.

Wasnt the lottery introduced because some team tanked hard amd there was a scandal about it?

But yeah, even the GM trading Monahan is less about "tanking" and more about getting vakue out of a guy you'll lose to FA anyway. Alsl gives him a chance to a playoff run. Its a no brainer to trade away those guys in a losing season

 

[WeThreeKings]

No need to, we have a recent KHL defenceman of the year on the roster already

According to Byron Bader if you dropped this guy into the NHL he'd be a 55 pt defenseman.

 

[Rapala]

He even looked bigger than Rantanen yesterday lol which is weird
Because Slaf is still a 'twig' compared to what he's gonna look like at 25-26

He may be at his ideal weight already but he will get stronger for sure.

 

[Jaaanosik]

he might end up better than rant but i won't hold my breath , that would be terrifying for the league lol

I see what you did there.

 

[FloJack]

Peanut butter doesn't go well with hotdogs.

 

[Team_Spirit]

This guy on draft day had an absolute blast but then Romy was traded

 

[themilosh]

No need to, we have a recent KHL defenceman of the year on the roster already

Ffs this looks like that Ronaldo bronze statue

 

[Rapala]

I think you are right that tanking is a myth because other than the GM trading a player like Monahan I don't think coaches go into a game thinking about losing for a better pick. Have some teams done it? I am sure.

Tanking is a by product of organizational direction.
You just won't see the second and third efforts you would get with a club competing for the post season.
In some markets it can become flagrant in others it's just not as acceptable.
We all know what market we are in.

 

[themilosh]

According to Byron Bader if you dropped this guy into the NHL he'd be a 55 pt defenseman.

NHLe 55pts

 

[JianYang]

Because of this:

Wait, is that mclovin? Damn, he does it all.

 

[WeThreeKings]

NHLe 55pts

He just posted Durzi is a star LOL

 

[Spearmint Rhino]

A lot made about Slafs points as a teenager but he’s also tied for 8th in points this season for U22s, Hughes said they were drafting for what he will be at 22 so in 2 years should be well on track

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

nothing more powerful than a hockey player with a HUGE trunk! Jagr was a BEAST.

this is him at 44.. look at those tree trunks!
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When Slaf was picked, I was happy. He was my choice. I always found Habs never picked players who could become like Jagr. An huge trunk who dictate the play. It's like we forget we had success before with guys like Beliveau, Mahovlich, Gainey, Wilson, Lambert, Smith, Lemieux, Richer, Leclair, Bellows, Damphousse and Muller. We need some size or we don't understand the game.

 

[Tyson]

When Slaf was picked, I was happy. He was my choice. I always found Habs never picked players who could become like Jagr. An huge trunk who dictate the play. It's like we forget we had success before with guys like Beliveau, Mahovlich, Gainey, Wilson, Lambert, Smith, Lemieux, Leclair, Bellows, Damphousse and Muller. We need some size or we don't understand the game.

Don't forget Richer

 

[tnq]

Just a few months ago, many people still said Slaf is a big boy who can skate but 0 IQ and can not shot. Just look at the pass he did, he read well the game. So there is a big boy who can skate without hockey IQ, his name is A...

 

[pepperMonkey]

Slaf: most points by a teenage players in Habs' History. He's gonna turn 20 in few days.

Question...when these records were made, i.e. most points by a Habs teenage player, were the points counted strictly till the day before the player hits 20 years old, or is it up to and during their 19th-year-old season? I.e. do we count the points till he turns 20 or till the end of this season?

nothing more powerful than a hockey player with a HUGE trunk! Jagr was a BEAST.

this is him at 44.. look at those tree trunks!
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Wait, that's not Jagr! Dude has short hair and no mullet!