[Emrith] Martin St-Louis on Juraj Slafkovský: “I feel like he’s playing really well and to me, the production is just going to be a side-effect of what he’s doing on the ice. I’m really happy with his play right now.”
#Habs Martin St-Louis on Juraj Slafkovský: "I feel like he's playing really well and to me, the production is just going to be a side-effect of what he's doing on the ice. I'm really happy with his play right now."
— Priyanta Emrith (@HabsInHighHeels) November 12, 2023
by Tripacka
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He needs to find his spot, I find he’s always tied along the boards or skating his back to the puck. Look at Caufield, always parked in the same spot, Suzuki too.
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[Martin St-Louis on Juraj Slafkovský: “I don’t think he’s been struggling. Is he having a hard time putting some points on the board? Yes. But does that mean he’s struggling? No.”](https://twitter.com/habsinhighheels/status/1723746879970648268?s=46&t=w725sVUiyAQ_1383m0H0hQ)
[Martin St-Louis on Juraj Slafkovský: “even last week, I don’t think he was struggling. It’s all context; you guys are looking at the scoresheet. Has he had some games that are better than others? Yes! But does that mean he’s struggling? Not necessarily.”](https://twitter.com/habsinhighheels/status/1723749034530160674?s=46&t=w725sVUiyAQ_1383m0H0hQ)
He was using his size and creating some havoc last night, but he still seems a bit lost in the defensive zone.
I don’t think he tries that curl pass last night if he wasn’t feeling it.
Just a quick reminder that he’s 19yo almost a full 2 years younger than all other players.
Since a few games i’m seeing some incredibly quick passes and puck recovery along the boards from him.
One day he’ll be a beast.
One thing he needs to improve is his positioning after getting rid of the puck, since his passes are usually short, he drives to the net immediately but he’s usually skating way too close to the puck carrier and that negates any scoring play. That being said, I think his breakouts are quite good and he doesn’t bobble the puck and has good hands in tight, which is why he can make such strong quick plays. I do think it’s just a matter of time until he starts putting pts on the board, the team is doing well enough and he’s getting decent ice-time. Needs to stay at 14-15 min a game. I’m happy that MSL is high on his development that means he sees something we don’t necessarily see, the small details that make a player effective. I’m sure by next year, Juraj wil be playing more key situations (OT, late game, moonlight on PP1).
>the production is just going to be a side-effect of what he’s doing on the ice.
well hopefully we starting seeing it very soon
St-Louis and Kent will die on that “he’s better off in the nhl” hill. Let’s see in 2-3 years.
Maybe get him the fuck away from Christian Dvorak
I would really like to see Caufield – Monahan – Slafkovsky. I keep hearing about how we can’t break up the Pearson – Monahan – Gallagher line, but why would we ever prioritize those veterans over our 1st overall pick?
He seemed lost for half a dozen games after Dach got injured, but I think he’s been solid since being paired with Caufield.
I get that St. Louis has to keep Slaf’s confidence up, but I’m still not sold on him being in the NHL right now. Slaf looks like he’s barely keeping his head above water most nights, which isn’t what you want when trying to develop a prospect. I don’t get why we seem so opposed to the idea of using our AHL team. It’s not like sending him down would hurt the Habs since he isn’t producing anyways.
And yes, he’s 19, but just look at Bedard, Carlsson and Fantilli. They are younger but all playing important roles on their team and producing. If a young player is ready, they’ll produce. There’s no shame in acknowledging that Slaf needs a bit more development time before being ready to contribute at the NHL level.
Me too Marty, me too
I watched Slaf closely all game, he played well, made a couple of giveaways, but also recovered a couple, generally played well, threw a couple of hits, used his size well.
He’s gonna be fine.
A bigger thing for me is I woke up this morning thinking ya, we can make the playoffs. Not sure if we WILL, but now I’m thinking it can be done.
Hopefully he can get up to 25/30 point pace, otherwise I just want to see progress and high end flashes.
I look at him like Byfield/Kotkaniemi where eventually the physical skills will click and he’ll become very good. His processing has also improved enough since last season for me to think he’s not a stupid player and will learn over time.
I’ve said for a while the habs know how to treat younger players better than any other org in the nhl. That all stems from Marty. What a beauty
Anyone who watched a significant portion of last year and this year can tell he has improved as a player in a lot of ways.
He has been playing really good lately. Using his size and stick handling to protect the puck and enter the offensive zone. He is drawing double teams and working his way through them. The points will come because he is playing well.