I don’t mind. Anyone who looks at Slafkovsky right now and thinks he’s a NHL player is either a homer or retarded. Now I will give you this… he’s only 19. I’m saying let him go down to the AHL and have a chance to become a top 6 winger instead of forcing it on him now. When he’s clearly nowhere close to that right now. Not in the same universe
- QuickSCF

he can learn at the nhl level as well

like you said, he's 19

it's not like this team is aiming at making the playoffs or anything

So true
- mr.peanut

he can learn at the nhl level as well

like you said, he's 19

it's not like this team is aiming at making the playoffs or anything
- deadpoulet

you're a homer and/or retarded. and a chicken.

Showing some grit.

I like it!

That Dach trade is looking more and more like a steal in my book ... as much as I liked him with the 2 amigos, he's much more effective as a centerman.
I now understand why MSL keeps him at center.

He's big, he can skate and he can carry the play ... now it's a matter of completing those lines by finding good wingers for him and Suzuki.

Will Roy eventually fill that role? ... not sure yet but it's promising.

Now that our D core has been pretty much drafted, we need to find top notch elements to complete the 2 top lines (I can see trades coming eventually).
- Garfield512

The Dach trade and the Hutson pick was the highlights of a 2022 draft where we picks #1. Kent Hughes found a way to overcome Nick Bobrovs terrible draft record and saved our draft.

he can learn at the nhl level as well

like you said, he's 19

it's not like this team is aiming at making the playoffs or anything
- deadpoulet

I don’t believe he can. I think they all know he needs to go down, but won’t because they picked him 1 overall.

What a shift by Mailloux
- stinger67

Should stay with the team and Barron in the AHL…

But I will say this. David Reinbacher is going to be a (frank)ing beast

you're a homer and/or retarded. and a chicken.
- Pat1993

So true

By the way, Ti-Cole is playing?

I don’t mind. Anyone who looks at Slafkovsky right now and thinks he’s a NHL player is either a homer or retarded. Now I will give you this… he’s only 19. I’m saying let him go down to the AHL and have a chance to become a top 6 winger instead of forcing it on him now. When he’s clearly nowhere close to that right now. Not in the same universe
- QuickSCF

To say Slafkovsky isn't ready is one thing.

To say he's not in the same universe is going a bit far.

But I will say this. David Reinbacher is going to be a (frank)ing beast
- QuickSCF

A beast like Mr « smelly helmet » Peanut…

To say Slafkovsky isn't ready is one thing.

To say he's not in the same universe is going a bit far.
- Scabeh

are you trying to have a nuanced opinion?



disgusting.

That Dach trade is looking more and more like a steal in my book ... as much as I liked him with the 2 amigos, he's much more effective as a centerman.
I now understand why MSL keeps him at center.

He's big, he can skate and he can carry the play ... now it's a matter of completing those lines by finding good wingers for him and Suzuki.

Will Roy eventually fill that role? ... not sure yet but it's promising.

Now that our D core has been pretty much drafted, we need to find top notch elements to complete the 2 top lines (I can see trades coming eventually).
- Garfield512

Dach creating havoc in front of the net, too.

What a shift by Mailloux
- stinger67

He'll start the year in Laval.

But he's gonna play in the NHL this season at some point. Looks great out there.

Ah, as we approach the new season, good to see nothing has changed...

https://www.lapresse.ca/s...coeur-pour-slafkovsky.php


Jeff Gorton, vice-président exécutif aux opérations hockey

« Je ne veux pas le chiffrer en nombre de buts, mais c’est un attaquant de puissance qui pourra être bon en échec avant, pour marquer des buts et qui sera bon sur 200 pieds. C’est beaucoup pour les adversaires. »


L’impact des premiers choix au total est indéniable, même si on exclut l’exceptionnel Connor McDavid. En 2022, Nathan MacKinnon a mené l’Avalanche aux grands honneurs. Mais c’était neuf ans après sa sélection. L’an dernier, les Devils sont devenus une des bonnes équipes de l’Est avec l’explosion de Nico Hischier et Jack Hughes, repêchés respectivement en 2017 et 2019. Mais ils ont simplement gagné un tour éliminatoire.

Ces joueurs, cela dit, n’ont pas été dominants dès le jour 1. MacKinnon a connu trois saisons quelconques après avoir remporté le trophée Calder. Hughes a amassé 21 points en 61 rencontres à sa première saison. Hischier était un joueur d’une cinquantaine de points par saison, avant d’en empiler 80 la saison dernière.

« J’ai eu Joe Thornton à Boston, a rappelé Gorton, nous ramenant à l’époque où il s’occupait du recrutement chez les Bruins. Regarde ses statistiques à sa première année. Ce n’était pas extraordinaire. Il avait eu trois buts et quatre passes [en 55 matchs]. Plus personne n’en parle, maintenant qu’il se dirige vers le Temple de la renommée. »

https://www.lapresse.ca/sports/hockey/2023-09-30/entrevue-avec-jeff-gorton/un-cri-du-coeur-pour-slafkovsky.php


Jeff Gorton, vice-président exécutif aux opérations hockey

« Je ne veux pas le chiffrer en nombre de buts, mais c’est un attaquant de puissance qui pourra être bon en échec avant, pour marquer des buts et qui sera bon sur 200 pieds. C’est beaucoup pour les adversaires. »


L’impact des premiers choix au total est indéniable, même si on exclut l’exceptionnel Connor McDavid. En 2022, Nathan MacKinnon a mené l’Avalanche aux grands honneurs. Mais c’était neuf ans après sa sélection. L’an dernier, les Devils sont devenus une des bonnes équipes de l’Est avec l’explosion de Nico Hischier et Jack Hughes, repêchés respectivement en 2017 et 2019. Mais ils ont simplement gagné un tour éliminatoire.

Ces joueurs, cela dit, n’ont pas été dominants dès le jour 1. MacKinnon a connu trois saisons quelconques après avoir remporté le trophée Calder. Hughes a amassé 21 points en 61 rencontres à sa première saison. Hischier était un joueur d’une cinquantaine de points par saison, avant d’en empiler 80 la saison dernière.

« J’ai eu Joe Thornton à Boston, a rappelé Gorton, nous ramenant à l’époque où il s’occupait du recrutement chez les Bruins. Regarde ses statistiques à sa première année. Ce n’était pas extraordinaire. Il avait eu trois buts et quatre passes
- deadpoulet[en 55 matchs]. Plus personne n’en parle, maintenant qu’il se dirige vers le Temple de la renommée. »

To say Slafkovsky isn't ready is one thing.

To say he's not in the same universe is going a bit far.
- Scabeh

Right now he’s not. I’m hoping he can develop into a top 6. And that starts with ahl

When Cole finds his accuracy back...

When Cole finds his accuracy back...
- stinger67

Missed by a hair on the left side.

It's coming.

We really need Matheson to come back and help our powerplay.

you're a homer and/or retarded. and a chicken.
- Pat1993

this is all true, patou

go habs go!

goal!!

Huh!