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Post by electron58 on Nov 8, 2023 4:20:03 GMT
Wow. Damning is right. If they can get something decent without retaining I say do it. I thought it was just the eye test which can get a little fuzzy, but Stats are Stats! The thing is, last year & this summer i think Anderson had value. He's had a slow start but that shouldnt stop some GMs. he has a 450+ game body of work... but... if this drags on, his value will plummet. I think Josh still has a lot of good hockey in him, i just dont see a great fit here... The same can be said for Jake Allen. The values of the J.A.'s are diminishing at an alarming rate. The same thing will happen as in the the previous regime of holding onto players for too long. Trading Toffoli who has always produced may have been the right move, but I'm sure he would still be getting the points here if we still had him. J.A & J.A are not part of the future and presently are taking up spots that would allow us to evaluate some prospects in an NHL environement. Trading either/both to me does not signal throwing in the towel. Monty has been the #1 goalie for the last 50-60 games. He's young. Run with him & Cayden Primeau. We're not ready to compete for the playoffs yet! Play the youngsters including Slaf!
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Post by habulator on Nov 14, 2023 0:31:18 GMT
I've really liked this kids last few games. Breaking up a lot of plays, getting his stick and bigger frame a little more involved. He reminds me of a three month old lab puppy. He is bouncy, a little clumsy at times, but I'm seeing lots of reasons that when this pup gets a little more time and experience behind him, we will be happy Habs fans.
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Post by maasart on Nov 14, 2023 0:36:34 GMT
I've really liked this kids last few games. Breaking up a lot of plays, getting his stick and bigger frame a little more involved. He reminds me of a three month old lab puppy. He is bouncy, a little clumsy at times, but I'm seeing lots of reasons that when this pup gets a little more time and experience behind him, we will be happy Habs fans. Agree... I REALLY see a good thing happening with him and Caufield on a line. I think they need a better centre than Dvo but you can see they are starting to 'feel' each other out there well. Finally i am starting to see the qualities management seemed to really like in him. Whether he can still put it altogether, im not sure yet but im definitely feeling a little more excited the last few games.
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Post by ramcharger440 on Nov 14, 2023 1:10:52 GMT
I agree, for me I have seen it since the start of the season you could see he put the work in in the off season he has gotten better since he was pulled off the line with Newhook who let's face it is not a center! Once he starts to score we will all be happier! LOL!
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Post by graeme on Nov 14, 2023 2:31:47 GMT
I watched most of that Canucks game and he indeed looked really good: confident, using his size, driving to the net, shooting. If he keeps playing like this, the points should come.
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Post by electron58 on Nov 14, 2023 4:25:08 GMT
I've really liked this kids last few games. Breaking up a lot of plays, getting his stick and bigger frame a little more involved. He reminds me of a three month old lab puppy. He is bouncy, a little clumsy at times, but I'm seeing lots of reasons that when this pup gets a little more time and experience behind him, we will be happy Habs fans. For sure! The coordination will come. As long as the effort is there he should get better. What did they say about bigger hockey players???
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Post by jenniferrocket on Nov 20, 2023 20:47:26 GMT
Seems to be slowly improving his play lately!
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Post by maasart on Nov 21, 2023 0:24:12 GMT
Seems to be slowly improving his play lately! 3pts in his last 3 games. Not a lot but its something. I do like him and Caufield together - they seem to read each other well. Really dont love Dvo on that line. I do actually like Dvorak but I just dont think he's the right player for those wingers. I think Monahan or - to be honest - even Evans may be better in that spot.
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Post by ramcharger440 on Nov 24, 2023 17:00:01 GMT
Looking for a big game today! He is getting better by the game and I think he will break out soon!
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Post by archey on Nov 24, 2023 17:44:02 GMT
Looking for a big game today! He is getting better by the game and I think he will break out soon! Yeah but a couple more weeks before he gets on a Wheaties box. Just kidding
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Post by maasart on Nov 24, 2023 18:05:36 GMT
Looking for a big game today! He is getting better by the game and I think he will break out soon! I think so but I still think he needs a better centre. In order of who i would like him to play with, game in & game out: Dach / Monahan / Suzuki / Evans / Dvo I like Dvo but i would keep him far away from Slaf right now. They dont gel & Slaf needs his confidence to build not diminish.
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Post by ramcharger440 on Nov 24, 2023 19:20:06 GMT
100%
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Post by RCAF48 on Nov 24, 2023 19:46:34 GMT
IMO only and assuming that Slaf is doing his part, I would list management or coaching as greater hindrances than any of the many line mates that he hasn't produced much with.
In the last 3 games Slaf has continually used his arms, while coasting, rather then his large frame to check puck carriers. In doing so he has taken 3 holding penalties. He is getting better along the boards but is still losing more puck battles then he wins often to much smaller opponents. His Dzone positioning is also more puzzling then effective. These are skills that a big man can be taught and are especially useful to a big man transitioning from the larger European ice surface to our smaller one. Hopefully when he masters the basics of the 200 ft game, that the NHL requires, the points may follow.
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Post by RCAF48 on Nov 24, 2023 23:40:48 GMT
This afternoon Slaf (and his line mates) played a much better game. MSL rewarded him by giving him the most ice time in regulation time of all the forwards and played him in the OT.
Crossing my fingers that a positive trend has started.
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Post by maasart on Nov 25, 2023 0:06:55 GMT
This afternoon Slaf (and his line mates) played a much better game. MSL rewarded him by giving him the most ice time in regulation time of all the forwards and played him in the OT. Crossing my fingers that a positive trend has started. I was worried when i saw him and Newhook in OT but they had good shifts.
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Post by claremont on Nov 25, 2023 1:50:45 GMT
This afternoon Slaf (and his line mates) played a much better game. MSL rewarded him by giving him the most ice time in regulation time of all the forwards and played him in the OT. Crossing my fingers that a positive trend has started. plus he had a shootout opportunity and just got a bit clumsy or he would have had one
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Post by ramcharger440 on Nov 25, 2023 2:20:44 GMT
Yep a really good game! his forward progression is nice to see folks still have to keep in mind his young age and the fact he is still a rookie as far as games played. Not worried about him at all!
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Post by maasart on Nov 28, 2023 16:42:23 GMT
Last year we saw a few shifts or even periods where he was starting to show his mojo... the last few games he's looked really good.
Id love to have him replace Anderson on the first unit PP but i know they are trying to give the 2nd unit life with him & newhook etc.
I really like where this kid is going and excited to see how the next 60 games go.
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Post by HTL on Dec 10, 2023 15:34:49 GMT
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Post by electron58 on Dec 10, 2023 16:44:57 GMT
Remember it like it was yesterday!!!
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