Slafkovsky is NOT The Right Pick! - Habs Talk

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[@bgood4449]

Draft Wright, send him to the OHL for the next season and play Samuel M at least 55 games next year. 2023/2024 top 5 picks are what is needed to build a Cup contender. Being a "playoff" contender for nearly 30 years with no top 10 scorer since 1986 is OLD. As mediocre as my Dallas Cowboys have been. Great analysis of Slafkovsky "a helluva gamble ." SICK SICK SICK!!!

[@quinsorochan7833]

Well said. This is what needs to happen

[@AG-xc5ni]

BINGO

[@jpmoffet9598]

The habs should force Kingston to trade him to a good team with great coaches though

[@komirules]

@@jpmoffet9598 I’d give him 9 games in the nhl if he’s up to the task then decide. Meaning his line isn’t getting scored on much. And he produces some offence and holds his own taking faceoffs. He’s a rookie so maybe he takes less of them. Too bad he isn’t allowed to go to the AHL. I’d be less likely to want to send him down if he hadn’t missed a year of hockey. And he definitely should be traded if we agree to send him down.

[@mathieudesroches3134]

That comment didn’t age well…

[@zIDP]

Finally someone that knows what they’re talking about thank you Brian Wilde!!!

[@sb0182]

Well 3 NHL teams thought differently 🥰🤷‍♂️

[@shif06]

Because it fits your narrative, it does not mean it's correct.

[@mathieudesroches3134]

That comment didn’t age well…

[@TurboYeti72]

Good job on these podcasts, Tony. You're a breath of fresh air in the world of hockey talk. Keep up the good work! And, of course, Go Habs, Go!

[@jeromemarcoux8052]

Of course, this is sick! Sick as hell! Can’t wait for tomorrow! Keep up the good work, Tony!

[@juliencormier8760]

Brian Wilde talking analytics. 👍 Interesting breakdown. First time in HABS history we have this new department added to our team. It was long overdue in order to modernize IMO.

[@darrenmoran3539]

AZ trades the no 3 pick to mtl.for 1000 fans on mtl season ticket waiting list

[@eddiea.2542]

Tony, you and Brian together is pure magic. Ever since the old days. Just broadcasting magic.

[@coreysghostglowmask8650]

Stop living in a unicorn world

[@bobsacamano1274]

Brian is the BEST…such a mensch. Tony’s no slouch either.

[@Str8FromMtl]

Damn he has a really good point about giving to much importance to the « late surge ». Changes perspective on evaluating talent.

[@munge344]

Joel Armia had a great tournament at the world championships. A late surge means nothing. You want consistency

[@sb0182]

@@munge344 Wright was indeed very consistent this season… Very consistent at being flat out ordinary, lazy & not backchecking 🥰

[@darrenhunt4011]

Great guest Tony ,,,, sick podcast , love u Tony !!!! Go Wright Go......enjoy the Draft Tony !!!

[@elvisisalive2716]

reminder, Tony was crying to trade Pacioretty for Drouin, then was thrilled when they got rid of Sergachev for the frenchmen. Hey Tony, how about more liquor ads on your videos bud?

[@robrick9361]

Tony also wanted the Habs to match Bustaniemi's offer sheet.

[@AoE2Replays]

yeah a guy i work with called Tony a 'bird brain'. he doesnt have the best takes, but at least he's passionate?. also the way he left 690 was pretty scummy.

[@komirules]

Drouin isn’t good as I thought he would bf and not as bad as you think he is. Maybe Wright and drouin could be magic. Drouin didn’t have a top end type centre(though he may not be right now at 18) for most of his career here.

[@Landis_Grant]

Frenchman

[@sb0182]

Slafkovsky is Rantanen/Andrei Svechnikov. Wright is a bust.

[@MrGlovesave33]

Sick episode Tony! Enjoy the draft. Ghg!

[@bobbygoodman2875]

Hughes will select Slafkosky. The kid is raw but has an enormous upside. My only concern is his skating. Wright is not spectacular but is very good at everything. He's an extremely smart player with a spectacular shot. He's a leader that rarely makes a mistakes. Wright makes the game so simple and he does it with precision. Who ever the Habs do select, the Team will be getting a dandy. It's never a guarantee...I saw Greg Joly play before he was drafted and would have bet all I had on him starring in the Bigs but it never happened.

[@sb0182]

Slafkovsky gets questioned on his skating because he’s big, and big guys don’t seem that fast. But watch him for real. Not only does he not have any issues with his skating… He’s actually a better skater (faster) than Shane Wright.

[@Sockieknowshockey]

Sick! Dynamic duo at work!

[@shinkoakata11]

Great show Tony as always! I'd rather have a player in Wright who will play many seasons and consistent hockey and a guy that will die in the red, white and blue uniform for so many years!

[@sb0182]

Shane Wright is a bust 🥰🤷‍♂️

[@shinkoakata11]

@@sb0182 Being selected 4th, now can a guy be a bust? Congrats to Shane.

[@vinnie2033]

Shane will not die in habs uniform. He will be a leaf at some point.. just like tavares did.

[@fcantin1]

Have a great day Tony thx

[@adamgt4037]

Thank you for taking Slav, i love Cooley

[@stephanel6637]

CORRECTION : Suzuki didn't won the Memoriale Cup, that year 2019 the winner was Rouyn-Noranda Huskies

[@komirules]

Correct. He is ohl champion. The format to decide the national title sucks though. Should be random draw for a best of 3 series. Winners advance to best of 3 series for memorial cup.

[@rogerdelaney8847]

Sick Tony…Excellent guest…sick…sick…sick…sick

[@epicunicorn9987]

Hey Tony, I am a big Montreal Canadian fan…I hope the fans Montreal cheer from There hearts loud and clear ola ola ola ola how nice it be to be in Montreal whoever they get I well be here in Newfoundland saying ola ola ola ola

[@coreysghostglowmask8650]

Listening at this man after the 2024 season is a little bit... 🦄🌌🤣🤣🤣🤣

Sick, oui Tony la pression on la ressent, on veut prendre le meilleur celui qui entrera dans le panthéon de notre culte. Et si c'était Cooley... le magicien sur patin.

[@psnaris]

And keeping silent is a good PR move. Lots more people will be watching.

[@juliencormier8760]

Kent Hughes stated in his recent last presser in French that he is aware that if we pick someone other the number one projected pick that it may not be popular with the fanbase. However, he said that he is prepared, and that he will make the pick which is best suited for the future of our team.

[@komirules]

I will not approve of Slaf, but I would not criticize if he’s the real deal. One way that taking Slaf could make sense is if we can land a star centre(dubois?) for Anderson +? Better off keeping our good wingers and having a 1-2 punch at centre. Wright surprises me. He is an ultimate team player , but players usually say they want to win a cup. Wright says I want to win and also win multiple cups. 👍

[@humanbigfoot4924]

Sick! Sick! Sick!

[@Immortal_Dark410]

Sick!, I hope they make the Wright or cool-ey choice!

[@mateway5907]

This draft gives me headaches 😆. Vivement le 8 juillet au matin.

[@munge344]

imagine this scenario on thursday night. suzuki and coafield come on the stage on to announce the first pick and suzuki reveals a jersey with a C on it. the Bell Center would blow up

[@moreice6882]

it's never gonna happen it would ruin the youngster's draft

[@dericsion3480]

dont want to be rude but thats a realy dumb idea. what a good way to destroy a rookie, just put a ton of pressure on him from start.

[@munge344]

@@dericsion3480 I don’t want to be rude but that’s a dumb reply. I’m talking about the C on Suzuki’s jersey

[@Cripatron9711]

Also Francois ganon also said they are leaning towards Slaf

[@johndiraimo1444]

If you use the argument that Slafkovsky played so well in the Olympics and that he's the worthy #1 pick on those statistics alone, then you have to take a look at Joel Armia's performance. He was fantastic at the Olympics. He won a gold medal and yet he is not a dominant or consistent player with the Canadiens. How well has he played in the N.H.L for a FULL season with the Canadiens?

[@cattleman9595]

More specifically, he had 27 points in 24 games for team Slovakia

[@johndiraimo1444]

@@cattleman9595 International play, isn't the N.H.L. and the grueling season that requires consistency day in, day out. Just ask Joel Armia. That was my point.

[@aaronleroy8479]

joel armia is nowhere near slafkovsky in terms of puck handling, shooting and skating, not a good comparison. How about Shane and nolan Patrick? or shane and drouin, all over 100 points, shane was shy from 100, yet they all ended busts or average players?? or brady tkachuk who had 8 goals 30 ish points pre draft and ended up one of the better player of that draft? could make these comparisons all day

[@aaronleroy8479]

Slaf has already proved he can play with men (liiga) and with NHL players (olympics - against barzal Anderson etc...) Wright has none of that experience yet, what makes you think he will translate that to the NHL? he was nonexistent for his team this year, lacks intensity and speed unlike slaf and back checks like his in beer league. is that the player you want coming playoff time?

[@johndiraimo1444]

@@aaronleroy8479 I didn't say that Wright's abilities will translate in the N.H.L.... you just assumed I did and put words in my mouth. Reread my initial post before assuming. The point I was making was that if you considered Joel Armia's performance in the Olympics stellar, Joel Armia with N.H.L. experience all day... Joel Armia who played better in the Olympics and consistently underachieves with the Canadiens, then you can't just say that Slafkovsky is a sure #1 because he was dominant in the Olympics. International play with adults is not the same as the grueling N.H.L. game.

[@deuceb8472]

Agree with Brian Wilde...definite Kotkaniemi 2.0 potential with Slafkovsky.

[@lerocketrichard3570]

If you use your eyes, you'll see juraj scoring goals kk only wishes he could putt. if your attentive you might observe, juraj is as strong on the puck and off the board as is kk after 3 cycles of kreatine. Only hope the fanbase will cheer for any of these kids, such big proportion of pro teams following consists of soul less, dumb as rock, my perspective is reality type of folks

[@jasoncrandall73]

Winger v Center. Kotkaniemi can still become a good center. Plus he has a tad over $4mil per cap hit x 8 years.

[@JoeBoozer]

slav will be huge bust

[@adam.vision]

Scouts say Slaf has a better shot than KK, better hands and way bigger body. There’s way too much hate on this kid.

[@sb0182]

Kotkaniemi couldn’t even stand on his skates. Slafkovsky is so strong on his skates, he protects the puck like no other since Jaromir Jagr. They are WORLDSSSS APART.

[@juliojimenezhbl]

Finally someone says the real things! Shane is better

[@teresaarsenault6649]

Sick! Wright is the choice

[@realbeetlejuice]

Is Brian okay now that Wright went 4?

[@guythibodeau4976]

Wright is the pick to make. The only way pretty much to get a top Center.

[@sloburnjo]

i guess trading for a BIG #2 center IS possible

[@a2zme]

Same dude that drove us all nuts w/ Kotkaniemi's name a few yrs ago, is now ramming Wright down our throats? ps: this time, I agree w/ him :) #goBrian

[@eddyd3298]

Tony your cool , knowledgeable, passionate. But Hughes- Lecavalier- St-Louis. See a big intangible in this guy. Have a good feeling about this pick.

[@rusty261]

Just realized if you close your eyes it could be Dan Aykroyd speaking instead of Tony

[@kmanutoob]

When Hughes said they're drafting for ceiling it's concerning that Wright hasn't progressed as much. They say Wright is the next Bergeron; Suzuki is said to be the next Bergeron as well. Draft the big scoring winger from Slovakia and get the C next year. Imagine: Bedard and Slafkovsky on the first line and 14 & 22 on the second.

[@komirules]

Nah. Imagine a pp of Suzuki, Caulfield and Wright. The likelihood of habs finishing dead last again is low. Or winning the lottery and finishing bottom 2.

[@JoeBoozer]

Wright all the way

[@ghostlack]

Who could Tony have had drinks with that will be at a draft table? Unclear as to whether this really happened, isn't it?

[@dahabs123]

one thing nobody ever talks aboot only one player that has been granted early entry to juniors hasnt been a star in the nhl... i could see wright playing third line with gally and pinard. but with anderson and byron and hoffman around...hes in junior. #gohabsgo

[@AG-xc5ni]

Imo Hughes and Gorton know who they are picking and have told NOBODY else. Not Bobrov, Lapointe, Lecavalier NOBODY.

[@galkanftw]

I put some serious thought and research into the pick and imo it was Wright not Slav.Wright is more of a complete player and a much needed center.Perhaps Wright is more realistically a second line center imo he will be better than Suzuki because he will be a more complete player with some grit and toughness.It is not all about size but how you play and can you protect the puck and win battles on the boards and Wright imo would be their best center and imo easily. Slav has perhaps more upside being a big strong winger but he NEEDS a center and MTL does not have one good enough to make Slav an elite winger.

[@Aladeen123]

Wright, Cooley, make a deal with Arizona ?

[@soymartino]

😄 Brian reads only the stats, the numbers... he doesn't understand the role in team... Slafkovsky had a different role in TPS Turku and a different one in Slovak national team, where he got a lot more freedom from head coach... Brian simply hasn't seen Slafkovsky playing a whole game, he is just guessing from numbers 🤣

[@seatownchris206]

The one who's guessing is you! 🤣🤣

[@bgood4449]

Was his role different than Jesperi Kotkaniemi's?

[@soymartino]

@@bgood4449 his role in our national team was to use his creativity in full strength, in 1st powerplay unit ...in TPS Turku he had a less ice time, played in 2nd or 3rd line ...I don't know what is the role of Kotkaniemi in team...Juraj just needs trust from the coach, which he got from Craig Ramsey - the best coach of our national team we ever had...

[@guythibodeau4976]

Even in the WC, the players that went had 82 games in them so the intensity is not going to be the same and lots more great players never went. So even the WC won't give you an accurate scouting on him. Huge gamble if We take him first overall.

[@FEBEAULIEU]

Sick

[@josephfilice9538]

What about getting Jack Hughes for 1st overall?

[@rusty261]

Sure also throw in Suzuki and caufield and you got a deal

[@ildarm]

Tony, you look like you need some rest. Take a break, health first!

[@galkanftw]

What I see happening to Slav is sort of what happened to Leclair who never got to shine as a great player until he got out of MTL and joined the Flyers.Slav will only be at best a 30=33 goal scorer in Mtl and that is as a first line PP player.Wright imo would be more like a 25-29 goal scorer but close to 75 points.Wright imo would have been a MUCH better center for Cole and perhaps Anderson.I seriously don't know what to do with Suzuki because he is NOT a first line center and like i said Wright would have been a better second line center.I would have traded Suzuki rather than over pay him like the habs did. The real oddity is if they get lucky and get Bedard can he be a first line center or he is better as a winger meaning the habs still won't have a first line center.

[@darrenmoran3539]

U pick the center who's 6 ft 1

[@aliyoun2476]

1) wright 2) cooley 3) Nemec

[@matthewrichard7351]

Anyone who plays fantasy football knows about this draft hype b.s, the media needs content so they talk nonsense.

[@stockey]

Well, i am sure it will be Wright.

[@denisjl100]

all i know is that i'm glad that i'm not in gorton and hughes shoes. we pick who we want and that's that, but these guys have their butts hanging out and if they're wrong it's their reputation that's going to suffer. if it was next year's pick it wouldn't be so bad because there is a stand out player in the draft. but this draft doesn't have a real stand out player and they make a mistake that pedestal they're on will get knocked over real quick, especially in montreal.

[@lukesaki1211]

I'm sure the Devils are fine with either Slaf or Wright.

[@komirules]

Wonder if they trade heisher now or in a season or two if Wright is available. I like Wright so I want the habs to take him.

[@jonpro15]

The guy with the highest potential offensive output is Logan Cooley. Just watching him play with the puck he actually reminds me of Cale Makar (which I know is an odd comparison)… but his skates are always moving, high pace, chases players down, and has sick hands and playmaking as well as finishing. Slafkovsky IF he puts it all together and continues to improve, can be a 25-35 goal scoring power forward winger, 60-70 point guy. Shane Wright just needs a kick in the ass, the type of player he wants to be vs how it looks is really different. His intensity level has to go up to how he played in the U18. He wants to be a Bergeron but looks like Christian Dvorak out there lol

[@canadian1445]

Finally someone who talks some sense... Slafkovksy's numbers are horrible. Worst than Lehky...worse than KK...worse than Armia...why do you just dismiss his point Tony?

[@denisjl100]

i think that montreal has enough small players and that's why i suspect canadiens will pick wright rather than cooley. suzuki, caulfield are the people i think about as being on the small side, why would you want to put more small players in that mix. i think that size is one of the reasons that montreal got beat by tampa bay in the stanley cup final.

[@JoeBoozer]

Suzuki is 6 foot 200 pounds

[@JoeBoozer]

Wright is 6 foot 200 pounds

[@denisjl100]

@@JoeBoozer you're right my bad.

[@TheIceJester]

Habs will select Shane Wright or Logan Cooley. Slafkovski was never in Kent Hughes' plans despite the push you tried to do with Boisvert

[@noluck9679]

Boisvert and mccagg are the only ones pushing slafkovsky.

[@alphamale4182]

This did not age well huh

[@danybosse5265]

@@alphamale4182 😂😂

[@merfeuille]

Suzuki lost the memorial cup to Joel Teasdale's Mooshead

[@spacemanqc4276]

we spend so much time talking about the #1 that we forgot to focus on our 26 and 33 . can be 2 pick who make our rebuild 3 year instead of 5 . Everybody know that we need one more year for Bedard or Michkov and we are set for 15 years. I think we still need more defensemen because we miss a quaterback and they have really good value, never have enough nhl caliber D prospect . Love the show

[@spacemanqc4276]

Owen Pickering intrigue me at 26. Gaucher and Geekie if available have the potential to play powerfoward in the league.

[@eliepresseault7958]

@@spacemanqc4276 Pickering is an option. There is some other ones starting with his cousin, Denton Mateychuk...

[@denisy6]

sick

[@madeinedmundston]

Does the Price is Wright ? #JeuxDeMots

[@vinnie2033]

Centres should always be a play driver, not right wingers. All players..play better with better players around them. Give the kid a chance. Wright wouldve never stayed a hab for his career.. he would bounced to leafs as soon as he had a chance. Also why did he drop to 4th?

[@domvidz6511]

Slafkovsky won’t translate to the nhl. He’ll have to change his game. All the things you love about him will be gone. He won’t be able to hold onto the puck as long as he does and all that will be left is a shot and board battling. He’s going to be a 2nd line winger at best.

[@jasoncrandall73]

So a 2nd line winger that can score 30+ goals is a bad thing?

[@domvidz6511]

@@jasoncrandall73 for first overall it’s terrible. You can get those guys in free agency or through trade anytime you want.

[@jasoncrandall73]

FA? Right now the price on some of have been suppressed because of the flat cap. But in about 2 years the cap will be going up in steady good increments & good luck then. I would not want the #1 in this draft. If I was drafting it would be Wright or Cooley. But knocking a winger because it is your opinion is your right but you cannot be 100% certain.

[@adam.vision]

@@jasoncrandall73 he’s a scout, he knows everything.. 😂

[@komirules]

Draft Wright. Try to trade for or get Laine as a ufa.

[@karoltomis5704]

Excuse-mois, so MC is something like Real Madrid in soccer? Greetings from the €astern Yurope. Karol

[@komirules]

The title should read: Slaf Is not the Wright pick.

[@travisdecheno5670]

Excepttional status doesnt mean everything...remember Sean Day

[@chrisbelos2834]

This aged like milk in the sun haha!

[@jasonamorim9592]

I agree. He has like 10 pts in like 31 games in Finland. Those are KK numbers He did well in the Olympics vs scrubs He’s not a bad player but overrated because he’s huge.

[@sb0182]

If you were really serious about prospects… you would know you can’t just pull up stats sheet from hockeydb and think you can make an analysis just based on that 😅 He was played 10mins a night on a 3rd/4th line in the Liiga. In a defensive league… on a VERY VERY defence-oriented team. He had probably 4pts in 25 games… When he went to play for the national Slovak team, he was put on the 1st line & played 20mins a game. He torched it completely. And THEN… When he came BACKKK to his Liiga team… His coach came to his freaking senses and started playing him more & on better line… And the guy had 6pts in 7 games.

[@shanelavigne7760]

I would take Shane but now I don’t no

[@wizagab]

Yet another proof that Bettman controls the league, as Wright is probably the only one with "franchise player" potential and of course, he went to the Kraken which is what the LEAGUE needed most, as an entertainement product. You know those trades and picks that make you think "how could this team's management be dumb enough to do this ?", well they arent dumb they just dont have as much decisional power as you'd think. Thats my 2 cents.

[@djdemers8709]

odds are heavy on Wright usually vegas dont miss pretty simple! bet ur 100 to make a quarter tank of gas ...🍻🍻🍻

[@FooFahFoeFum]

IMO, 5 years from now, Shayne Will have a maximum upside of top 50 centreman. IMO, Slavkosky his maximum upside will be top 5 Left winger. Slav can play center in the playoffs. Can Shayne play winger anytime?

[@jlindien8972]

1 Wright 2 Cooley 3 Slafkorvsky Wright or Cooley please, i see another Kotkeniemi in Slafkovsky, plese don't pick him or i'll be mad. 😅

[@janballa614]

then you must be blind

[@Conquerer.D.K]

Slafkovsky will be good but he's no 1st overall. Wright is the choice.

[@FooFahFoeFum]

Remember, Shayne does not HATE TO LOSE. Why did he sleep though half his last season.

[@karitervonen5237]

Zegras over Rantanen? 🤣

[@domvidz6511]

Most are not saying it should be Slafkovsky… that’s still the minority.

[@JoeBoozer]

only idiots think slav is number 1

[@brianchandler9698]

Bottom line they have to make the best pick there have been too many bad decisions at #1 for alot of years.

[@coreysghostglowmask8650]

Its easy to talk about Brady 5 years later... 😂😂

[@LudwigBeefoven]

I am afraid Brian is right.

[@remeli6148]

Please, Renaud Lavoie has never had a scoop in his life.

[@aliyoun2476]

Renaud lavoie.. the laugh of the town... the wanna be insider lol

[@domvidz6511]

Cooley is 5’11.. he’s not 5’9. There are plenty of centres who were 5’11

[@italianbaboon9970]

no he's 5'9

[@domvidz6511]

@@italianbaboon9970 no he’s not meatball

[@italianbaboon9970]

@@domvidz6511 ok whatever banana ...

[@TalkTime4]

Brian wild dropping the mic on slav, haha sure the Olympics no nhl players bigger ice surface, worlds - big ice surface, his game will not be good long term, wright or cooley 100% for me

[@brandtcorbin7367]

Ranking guys solely on the point per game? 14 mins of my time I'll never ever get back.

[@rgood1204]

Ranking guys on 2 weeks of doing well playing international tournaments when many of the best NHL players weren't present?

[@Madhoopz]

@@rgood1204 playing vs men in international tournaments at 18 or playing vs 17-18 yrs old kids in the junior ?

[@John-tp5gc]

Slafkovsky is hard to pronounce. They shouldn't draft him on the name alone.

[@davidmanou7964]

CAN i have a sick t-shirt

[@fernfreeman1729]

He's another Kakko, who really came along late, then once the reality of NHL hockey came, he turtled. KK and Puljujarvi, same thing. You don't gamble with a 1st round pick, except the Habs of course

[@JoeBoozer]

all this talk is bullshit Wright is head and shoulders ahead of slav and cooley.

[@stephanel6637]

Slafkovsky played well against men...in the Olympics where the NHL wasn't there...and in the World Championship where most of the good NHL players wasn't there either! Why he didn't performed against men in Liiga ? Some said that he didn't have a lot of ice time...well if he was THE best 18 years old in the World, even at 10-12 min/game, the best find a way to produce!!! He didn't find a way to face adversity in Liiga!

[@davidkyzek]

yeah and Wright perform only against kids, teenagers and juniors... Liiga is a probably most defensive league in Europe, in Final Serie, Champions (Tampere) scored only 8 times in 5 matches... I hope Habs will take Wright. Cause its a toxic place, with assholes fans and Habs fans doesnt deserve Juraj...

[@adam.vision]

He was 17 in Ligga NOT 18 stop the hate on this kid.

[@richardblais7445]

ils savait tres bien qui ils allait repecher voyons donc et ils ont repechés le bon...,c est assez les schtroumps !!!.ont a maintenant un power forward de 6 et 4 et 230 livres bientot avec des mains,du patin et du hockey sense ENFIN,ont a assez attendu apres qu ont etait pas pour repecher un autre schtroump meme si c un centre. kent hughes est excellent a date,c est le meilleur gm depuis andré savard,bergevin a fait quelques bon coups mais la majorité,c etait pas fort.personne ne voulait jouer pour popeye bergevin.le frais ch... sur les stéroides...,ont va etre des aspirants pour la coupe bientot,si seulement kent peut reussir a se débarasser de la princesse a 11 millions par année,(quel beau coup de bergevin... comme subban, gallagher, alzner etc) price doit partir au pc, ce trou du c...,. kent devrait le racheter si il ne prend pas sa retraite a cause de ses blessures.nous somment en reconstruction anyway.dehors le pas bon surévalué fini a la corde,le supposement meilleur goaler au monde lolololol qui donne 5-6 buts par game depuis 5 ans au moins lol,yé toujours a genou le pas bon,dehors !!!,ca coutera ce que sa coutera mais il faut le sortir d ici au pc.anyway avec kent hughes et jeff gorton,ont s en va du bon bord enfin,go kent go

[@lerocketrichard3570]

i hate this guy: I think anything but wright is a mistake also next year's draft has 2 prospects undoubtly better then shane

[@eliepresseault7958]

Even if we were to have 1st and 2nd ranks, I wouldn't even consider Slafkovsky. There is some other forwards that are more promising. Slafkovsky is not a play driver. He could be an excellent complimentary 2nd line player. He hasn't the hockey IQ of a superstar in the making. He tells he want to be the best, but he hasn't what it takes to be a top liner. Don't make it wrong, Slafkovsky is a serviceable puckmover and he knows to score. He isn't a center and isn't even a top liner. We could regret it if we align Kotkaniemi and Slafkovsky as busts...

[@sloburnjo]

ho hum

[@coreysghostglowmask8650]

Stop looking at your numbers buddy... 2024... this podcast hasn't aged very well...

[@jerryczech953]

Montreal will miss on new Jagr .................Habs are losers since 1993

[@MrGabou77]

Slafkovsky isn't a play driver, Wright plays like Patrice Bergeron, all I need to hear to know that this guy has no clue and just repeats shit he's read everywhere. You know who says that Shane Wright plays like Patrice Bergeron? Shane Wright blowing his own horn, that's who, because he surely doesn't play like Bergeron. But then all journalists see the same clip and all go around repeating that Shane Wright is Patrice Bergeron. And Slafkovsky isn't just a play driver, he's a game driver. He carried the Slovak team on his shoulders at 17, both at the OG and WC. Kid was playing 20-25 minutes a game, was at the point on the PP, played on the PK, in clutch moment.

[@pbc662]

your wrong Tony M... Slavsky is the route to go and its clear !! Look into it B