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Post by seventeen on Dec 4, 2023 21:34:54 GMT -5
He is getting close to dominating in some respects. I jyst expect him to make the play. Not ‘hope’ he makes the play. Expect it. Another rung up the development ladder for sure. When the shot comes, yikes. We’ll have to apologize to Bobrov. He has the shot... Shot decisions can be better. |
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Post by folatre on Dec 4, 2023 21:44:13 GMT -5
Seattle is coming. They stink this year but they still play hard and empty the tank on every shift. The leaky Habs team defense needs to tighten things up because Montembeault cannot steal points every start.
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Post by Willie Dog on Dec 4, 2023 21:53:36 GMT -5
Barron is really scarey in the D zone
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Post by Willie Dog on Dec 4, 2023 21:59:48 GMT -5
How many times does this team just giveaway the puck shooting it into the O zone and no one is rushing in for it
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 4, 2023 22:02:35 GMT -5
A first!
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Post by Willie Dog on Dec 4, 2023 22:02:53 GMT -5
Anderson gets the empty net... breaks the goose egg
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Post by Cranky on Dec 4, 2023 23:04:57 GMT -5
Just to look more handsome, err, i mean smarter then I am...
Way back before the expansion draft, both BC and I wanted us to trade for Dunn. At that time a bit of a wildman in his zone, nothing serious, but the offensive potential was there. He could of been traded for donuts.
And here we are...
Also a few others...Bennet, Reinhart, Montour
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Post by Skilly on Dec 4, 2023 23:57:12 GMT -5
Slaf looking like Le Gros Bill on that rush He is getting close to dominating in some respects. I jyst expect him to make the play. Not ‘hope’ he makes the play. Expect it. Another rung up the development ladder for sure. When the shot comes, yikes. We’ll have to apologize to Bobrov. Oh boy .. dominating huh. This is why Habs fans have bad reputation with other fan bases. He must be the only scoreless (this game) dominating 7 point player in the league |
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Post by Skilly on Dec 5, 2023 0:04:05 GMT -5
He is getting close to dominating in some respects. I jyst expect him to make the play. Not ‘hope’ he makes the play. Expect it. Another rung up the development ladder for sure. When the shot comes, yikes. We’ll have to apologize to Bobrov. He has the shot... He just refuses to use it He has played 64 NHL games, and has 76 shots ... for a potential goal scorer, that's terrible. I think Slaf sees him self as more of a playmaker, but his passing really needs to improve for that to happen. To me, it's like his linemates have no clue what he is going to do. Like tonight, Slaf had a chance in front of the net, had the defenseman beat, but then drops it back to Suzuki who wasn't expecting it. He shows glimpses, but never seems to follow the play all the way through. I don't see what you guys see, but we need that pick to be a home-run. Not a double or a triple. And right now, all I'm seeing is a singles hitter |
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Post by folatre on Dec 5, 2023 0:30:56 GMT -5
Good for the boys tonight. Montembeault was up to the challenge at hand with the security he now has in his future. Monahan rediscovered his early season vibe, potting two. Anderson has been playing well lately and he broke the crazy long goal slump.
When does Laval play? Given how Guhle and Matheson are playing 25-26 minutes (and Struble like 10), it would be positive to see Xhekaj back soon.
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Post by habsorbed on Dec 5, 2023 1:25:17 GMT -5
He just refuses to use it He has played 64 NHL games, and has 76 shots ... for a potential goal scorer, that's terrible. I think Slaf sees him self as more of a playmaker, but his passing really needs to improve for that to happen. To me, it's like his linemates have no clue what he is going to do. Like tonight, Slaf had a chance in front of the net, had the defenseman beat, but then drops it back to Suzuki who wasn't expecting it. He shows glimpses, but never seems to follow the play all the way through. I don't see what you guys see, but we need that pick to be a home-run. Not a double or a triple. And right now, all I'm seeing is a singles hitter \ Sorry Skilly, you're going to have to get on the band wagon while there's still room. What we saw tonight was the future! And it is bright!!! In three years time Suze, Cole and Slafs will be one of the top lines in the league. Just gotta figure out a name for the line? Of the 3 tonight, Slafs was the best player. He is amazing on the forecheck. He is good on the back check with his speeed and reach. No surprise he is by far the most physical but that's what that line needs: a physical player with skill. Kraken have a solid big d corp and Slafs was dominating. And Slafs has an awareness out there which is impressive. His passing is very good. As his confidence grows among his teammates he will start burying goals. The kid is only 19 and he is already a power forward with good hands. The future is bright.  |
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Post by Skilly on Dec 5, 2023 7:14:14 GMT -5
He just refuses to use it He has played 64 NHL games, and has 76 shots ... for a potential goal scorer, that's terrible. I think Slaf sees him self as more of a playmaker, but his passing really needs to improve for that to happen. To me, it's like his linemates have no clue what he is going to do. Like tonight, Slaf had a chance in front of the net, had the defenseman beat, but then drops it back to Suzuki who wasn't expecting it. He shows glimpses, but never seems to follow the play all the way through. I don't see what you guys see, but we need that pick to be a home-run. Not a double or a triple. And right now, all I'm seeing is a singles hitter \ Sorry Skilly, you're going to have to get on the band wagon while there's still room. What we saw tonight was the future! And it is bright!!! In three years time Suze, Cole and Slafs will be one of the top lines in the league. Just gotta figure out a name for the line? Of the 3 tonight, Slafs was the best player. He is amazing on the forecheck. He is good on the back check with his speeed and reach. No surprise he is by far the most physical but that's what that line needs: a physical player with skill. Kraken have a solid big d corp and Slafs was dominating. And Slafs has an awareness out there which is impressive. His passing is very good. As his confidence grows among his teammates he will start burying goals. The kid is only 19 and he is already a power forward with good hands. The future is bright. I’m not saying he didn’t play well. And I’m not saying he wasn’t good on the top line. But dominating? Let’s not get ahead of ourselves here As to your post: Josh Anderson is physical with skill Josh Anderson has great board play Josh Anderson can pass well Josh Anderson back checks better than most on the team If we drafted another Josh Anderson we screwed the pooch on the pick |
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Post by jkr on Dec 5, 2023 8:07:05 GMT -5
He just refuses to use it He has played 64 NHL games, and has 76 shots ... for a potential goal scorer, that's terrible. I think Slaf sees him self as more of a playmaker, but his passing really needs to improve for that to happen. To me, it's like his linemates have no clue what he is going to do. Like tonight, Slaf had a chance in front of the net, had the defenseman beat, but then drops it back to Suzuki who wasn't expecting it. He shows glimpses, but never seems to follow the play all the way through. I don't see what you guys see, but we need that pick to be a home-run. Not a double or a triple. And right now, all I'm seeing is a singles hitter I have to agree. I'm at a disadvantage because I'm only able to see the Saturday games. And I dont have the analytical ability as others here. For me, it's mostly the eye test. I dont see anything special, yet. I'm not saying it wont happen for Slafkovsky but I just dont see it now. We desperately want it to happen & IMO we may be seeing what we want to see. |
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Post by Willie Dog on Dec 5, 2023 9:18:46 GMT -5
He just refuses to use it He has played 64 NHL games, and has 76 shots ... for a potential goal scorer, that's terrible. I think Slaf sees him self as more of a playmaker, but his passing really needs to improve for that to happen. To me, it's like his linemates have no clue what he is going to do. Like tonight, Slaf had a chance in front of the net, had the defenseman beat, but then drops it back to Suzuki who wasn't expecting it. He shows glimpses, but never seems to follow the play all the way through. I don't see what you guys see, but we need that pick to be a home-run. Not a double or a triple. And right now, all I'm seeing is a singles hitter You are right he refuses to use it, he's young and doesn't want to appear selfish... it's in his mindset and the coaches have to get it out of him and get him to think more like Cole |
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Post by Willie Dog on Dec 5, 2023 9:21:53 GMT -5
He just refuses to use it He has played 64 NHL games, and has 76 shots ... for a potential goal scorer, that's terrible. I think Slaf sees him self as more of a playmaker, but his passing really needs to improve for that to happen. To me, it's like his linemates have no clue what he is going to do. Like tonight, Slaf had a chance in front of the net, had the defenseman beat, but then drops it back to Suzuki who wasn't expecting it. He shows glimpses, but never seems to follow the play all the way through. I don't see what you guys see, but we need that pick to be a home-run. Not a double or a triple. And right now, all I'm seeing is a singles hitter I have to agree. I'm at a disadvantage because I'm only able to see the Saturday games. And I dont have the analytical ability as others here. For me, it's mostly the eye test. I dont see anything special, yet. I'm not saying it wont happen for Slafkovsky but I just dont see it now. We desperately want it to happen & IMO we may be seeing what we want to see. It's too bad you didn't see last night's game, the kid played his best overall game... it was a real confidence booster... MSL, leave that friggin line alone and leave the Pearson line alone, lots of weight was removed from their shoulders last night... it was nice to see all the players congratulate Josh on the empty net, even Monty came over, the players were so happy he got that monkey off his back |
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Post by PTH on Dec 5, 2023 10:30:27 GMT -5
I'm wondering if there might be an opportunity to move Anderson to Philly, since his former coach is there, and if he can just get a few points on the board, he won't seem as cold...
His passing game just isn't good enough for the kind of smart passing plays this team is built upon, and I've realized anytime he has the puck, the other team will have it within 5 to 10 seconds.
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Post by habsorbed on Dec 5, 2023 11:28:38 GMT -5
\ Sorry Skilly, you're going to have to get on the band wagon while there's still room. What we saw tonight was the future! And it is bright!!! In three years time Suze, Cole and Slafs will be one of the top lines in the league. Just gotta figure out a name for the line? Of the 3 tonight, Slafs was the best player. He is amazing on the forecheck. He is good on the back check with his speeed and reach. No surprise he is by far the most physical but that's what that line needs: a physical player with skill. Kraken have a solid big d corp and Slafs was dominating. And Slafs has an awareness out there which is impressive. His passing is very good. As his confidence grows among his teammates he will start burying goals. The kid is only 19 and he is already a power forward with good hands. The future is bright. I’m not saying he didn’t play well. And I’m not saying he wasn’t good on the top line. But dominating? Let’s not get ahead of ourselves here As to your post: Josh Anderson is physical with skill Josh Anderson has great board play Josh Anderson can pass well Josh Anderson back checks better than most on the team If we drafted another Josh Anderson we screwed the pooch on the pick Josh does not have the hands of Slafs Josh is a north/south skater and Slafs is agile going various ditections as needed and can weave. Josh doesn't have the soft hands of Slafs Josh doesn't process the game like Slafs Josh is not a passer while Slafs finds players It's still early but right now we drafted the best player of his class. I would not trade Slafs for any of his classmates - Cooley might be a consideration. |
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Post by Skilly on Dec 5, 2023 11:55:18 GMT -5
I’m not saying he didn’t play well. And I’m not saying he wasn’t good on the top line. But dominating? Let’s not get ahead of ourselves here As to your post: Josh Anderson is physical with skill Josh Anderson has great board play Josh Anderson can pass well Josh Anderson back checks better than most on the team If we drafted another Josh Anderson we screwed the pooch on the pick Josh does not have the hands of Slafs Josh is a north/south skater and Slafs is agile going various ditections as needed and can weave. Josh doesn't have the soft hands of Slafs Josh doesn't process the game like Slafs Josh is not a passer while Slafs finds players It's still early but right now we drafted the best player of his class. I would not trade Slafs for any of his classmates - Cooley might be a consideration. I agree with all you just said, with two slight caveats 1) While Slaf has better hands and IQ he needs to deliver more. The Habs have had a wealth of players with hands that couldn’t produce. Production matters. 2) I think he may be currently in the top three of his class. He certainly might end up being the best, but there are three guys who nearly have as many points as Slaf in one-third the number of games. (Cooley, Mintyukov, and Poitras). I have no idea how they are defensively or their board work, or other intangibles… but production does matter How do I know production matters. If Josh Anderson had 10 goals (with his chances he could have 15), not one person would complain about his other issues. But they are magnified when he isn’t producing |
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Post by franko on Dec 5, 2023 12:28:35 GMT -5
so I'm willing to give Slaf the year to catch on. if it took Lafleur three years . . . fans went crazy those first coupla years thinking the team had drafted poorly for taking him.
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Post by seventeen on Dec 5, 2023 13:59:12 GMT -5
He just refuses to use it He has played 64 NHL games, and has 76 shots ... for a potential goal scorer, that's terrible. I think Slaf sees him self as more of a playmaker, but his passing really needs to improve for that to happen. I agree with you on the shot. He needs to take more, but his passing is already extremely good. |
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Post by seventeen on Dec 5, 2023 14:05:38 GMT -5
His passing game just isn't good enough for the kind of smart passing plays this team is built upon, and I've realized anytime he has the puck, the other team will have it within 5 to 10 seconds. Correct. He's made 2 assists recently where he actually made good passes, but the issue with him for most of his career is that he has/had no idea how to use the other guys on his team. He routinely was in the top 5 fewest passes in the NHL. Grab Puck, skate hard, shoot puck in, try to mash defender, turn around, backcheck. That was his game and for much of this early season, that has returned. He had changed his game a bit last year and was a much better player for it by the end of the year, but he seems to have reverted. Maybe it's turned around again? We'll see. His contract makes it hard to move him unless we see him potting a goal every 3 games. |
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Post by IamCanadiens on Dec 5, 2023 14:30:56 GMT -5
He just refuses to use it He has played 64 NHL games, and has 76 shots ... for a potential goal scorer, that's terrible. I think Slaf sees him self as more of a playmaker, but his passing really needs to improve for that to happen. To me, it's like his linemates have no clue what he is going to do. Like tonight, Slaf had a chance in front of the net, had the defenseman beat, but then drops it back to Suzuki who wasn't expecting it. He shows glimpses, but never seems to follow the play all the way through. I don't see what you guys see, but we need that pick to be a home-run. Not a double or a triple. And right now, all I'm seeing is a singles hitter Slaf made a good play to get into the situation but he was really tight to the goaltender and didn't have much to shoot at. It would've taken some stick handling in a phone booth to score so I was ok with the pass. Suzuki or anyone else should always be ready............. The more they play together the more they'll get on the same page. And the more Slaf develops the more shots he'll take. Hopefully..... |
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Post by Skilly on Dec 5, 2023 15:47:53 GMT -5
He just refuses to use it He has played 64 NHL games, and has 76 shots ... for a potential goal scorer, that's terrible. I think Slaf sees him self as more of a playmaker, but his passing really needs to improve for that to happen. I agree with you on the shot. He needs to take more, but his passing is already extremely good. Ok. Show me the assists? If we drafted him 1OA, and he is a playmaker, then he needs to be putting up 50-60 assists (or more). I saw a few instances last night where he was trying to force the puck through bodies. Yes, he is young, it may come with time. But that's my point, he is far from a finished product and it could go either way at this point |
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