I think it is that, and last year in combination with figuring out what vets go where in the line up and then they kinda plugged him into one of the remaining spots.

They need to say (frank) it, put the kids int he roles they want them to play in the NHL and then fill the remaining holes with whatever vets they have.

Subtle difference, but that is my thoughts anyways.
- Mashadar

it's fine if he isn't always getting top 6 minutes, but you have to give him some decent opportunities throughout the season for sure, playing with better players usually brings good things.

it's fine if he isn't always getting top 6 minutes, but you have to give him some decent opportunities throughout the season for sure, playing with better players usually brings good things.
- Pat1993

he just turned 19, let's give the kid a break. He came over from Europe to the smaller ice rink, tons of adjustments for him last year...and he got injured on Jan 15th.

He will be fine...they will continue working on his development. Hughes said it last year at the draft, Slaf will require a few years to adjust and develop into a solid NHL player.

he just turned 19, let's give the kid a break. He came over from Europe to the smaller ice rink, tons of adjustments for him last year...and he got injured on Jan 15th.

He will be fine...they will continue working on his development. Hughes said it last year at the draft, Slaf will require a few years to adjust and develop into a solid NHL player.
- Symba007

exactly, no problem in having him play on the 3rd line (so againts weaker defensive pairings) with PP minutes. patience!

he just turned 19, let's give the kid a break. He came over from Europe to the smaller ice rink, tons of adjustments for him last year...and he got injured on Jan 15th.

He will be fine...they will continue working on his development. Hughes said it last year at the draft, Slaf will require a few years to adjust and develop into a solid NHL player.
- Symba007

I agree with all of this, I'm not saying "give him a spot in the top 6 right now" but I wouldn't necessarily keep him locked on a 3rd line either. giving him a chance to shine here and there could also be very helpful for his development.

Slaf will be great next season.

He'll both get powerplay time and a spot on the top 6 sooner than later.

#Optobus

Slaf will be great next season.

He'll both get powerplay time and a spot on the top 6 sooner than later.

#Optobus
- Scabeh

PLD will help him elevate his game to another level...

Slaf will be great next season.

He'll both get powerplay time and a spot on the top 6 sooner than later.

#Optobus
- Scabeh

If we can get a 20/20 40 points from Slaf this year, I will be happy.

PLD will help him elevate his game to another level...
- Pat1993

via zoom calls from LA?

via zoom calls from LA?
- Symba007

meh, the deal hasn't been done yet, and to have multiple teams in the conversation was to be expected. we'll see what happens, can't (frank)ing wait lol.

If we can get a 20/20 40 points from Slaf this year, I will be happy.
- Mashadar

extremely happy

extremely happy
- fidopro

Happy for a bust? I mean, we all love the big busts. Christina Hendricks.

If we can get a 20/20 40 points from Slaf this year, I will be happy.
- Mashadar

Happy you will be then. He'll exceed these numbers!

#Optobus

Happy for a bust? I mean, we all love the big busts. Christina Hendricks.
- AdamFrench

bad trolling since you said the opposite last week about Slaf

bad trolling since you said the opposite last week about Slaf
- Symba007

I expect 25-60 from him. Big guy will find his stride and be healthy. 20-20 would be "meh." Maybe I have higher expectations...though looking at other Gorton top-10 picks, maybe you guys are right.

Yeah hopefully Dvorak is gone, maybe with some salary retained. Hoffman can be burried in the AHL (hope they do). Heineman is the dark horse as his development has been a pleasant surprise so far.
- Habsody

well, it was said in that trade they really wanted him...

I expect 25-60 from him. Big guy will find his stride and be healthy. 20-20 would be "meh." Maybe I have higher expectations...though looking at other Gorton top-10 picks, maybe you guys are right.
- AdamFrench

maybe throughout his whole career that would be "meh", but considering he's barely played in the NHL, that would be more than okay for next year.

I expect 25-60 from him. Big guy will find his stride and be healthy. 20-20 would be "meh." Maybe I have higher expectations...though looking at other Gorton top-10 picks, maybe you guys are right.
- AdamFrench

pretty sure he was talking about the upcoming season

Well, I think it makes sense for Monahan to be on Dach's line.

The real question, in my mind is who lines up with CC/Suzuki and SM/Dach. And where does Slaf fit into all of this?
- Mashadar

thats 2 questions

Karine, your pick was due this morning....

thats 2 questions
- Xizord

hey man, this is HB, we don't do complicated math around here.

pretty sure he was talking about the upcoming season
- fidopro

Yes. I expect him to play with Suzuki and Cole and get 25-60. Putting some cash on it.

via zoom calls from LA?
- Symba007

- Mashadar

Yes. I expect him to play with Suzuki and Cole and get 25-60. Putting some cash on it.
- AdamFrench

that's the plan
not sure it will happen that soon though.

Yes. I expect him to play with Suzuki and Cole and get 25-60. Putting some cash on it.
- AdamFrench

I would like to see him play with CC / Suzuki but I just do nto see it happening, at least for the early part of the season.