GHT120 Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 1 hour ago, DON said: Way-too-early predictions for the NHL 2023-24 season: Stanley Cup winner, dark horse, playoff field, awards, more - The Athletic Some dont think Habs will contend next year (Zero votes for making playoffs also). ***IF*** correct, 7.5% chance at #1 pick ... in a non-generational player year, just like 2022. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 16, 2023 Author Share Posted July 16, 2023 instead of 28th, i expect some improvement this season and am guessing will have no realistic chance at #1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 19 minutes ago, DON said: instead of 28th, i expect some improvement this season and am guessing will have no realistic chance at #1 Agree. I expect us to be in the mix for a playoff spot for much of the season, although I strongly doubt that we’ll actually make it over the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 16, 2023 Author Share Posted July 16, 2023 Bit on Hab summer stuff July 32-In-32: Montreal Canadiens – DobberProspects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 20 minutes ago, DON said: Bit on Hab summer stuff July 32-In-32: Montreal Canadiens – DobberProspects Seems like a very fair assessment. I found the concluding statement to be a bit out of sync with what preceded it, though - disproportionately negative compared to what went before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hab29RETIRED Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 56 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: Agree. I expect us to be in the mix for a playoff spot for much of the season, although I strongly doubt that we’ll actually make it over the line. I can’t see that unless there is a huge drop of in the Metro. For us not to finish last in that Atlantic would be a surprise and we’d really need to have a lot of kids exceeding expectations. Boston would also have to lose both Bergeron and Krejci without getting any one to to fill their loss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 7 hours ago, hab29RETIRED said: For us not to finish last in that Atlantic would be a surprise and we’d really need to have a lot of kids exceeding expectations. Not having an injury-riddled team would make a big difference already. Anyway, the regular-season prediction contest will come soon enough, and we can all cast our own predictions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 2 hours ago, tomh009 said: Not having an injury-riddled team would make a big difference already. Anyway, the regular-season prediction contest will come soon enough, and we can all cast our own predictions. I do tend to be an optimist about such things, but I’d imagine a 15-point improvement is within reach if we stay healthy. Think an extra three or four wins from internal improvement and an extra three or four from not being injury-decimated. Seems reasonable? That would put us well under the playoff bar at 83 points, but close enough to be part of the ‘bubble team’ pack for a goodly chunk of the season (depending on how the wins cluster, of course). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neech Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 That's a pretty impressive lineup of legends! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Boagalott Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Wow, this sounds crazy: Slaf has been training all summer with mostly remote help of a Czech trainer that is using fairly new highly sophisticated scientific techniques. The trainer says that he discovered Slaf had numerous previously unknown metabolic deficiencies and the biggest was his respiratory system. The trainer is helping with "economy of movement" and claims that Slaf has increased his lung capacity by 20% - which is an insane amount. The trainer also has Slaf working on Neuro Tracking where you focus on numerous things at the same time. ex: think the puck, your linemates, and the defenders. Slaf has been wearing Terminator looking sun glasses that help with judging distances and increasing response times. How big of a difference will all this fancy technology make? Who knows, but it sounds like it could be huge. Article: https://www.tvasports.ca/2023/07/13/juraj-slafkovsky-transforme-par-la-science Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neech Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 22 hours ago, Sir_Boagalott said: Wow, this sounds crazy: Slaf has been training all summer with mostly remote help of a Czech trainer that is using fairly new highly sophisticated scientific techniques. The trainer says that he discovered Slaf had numerous previously unknown metabolic deficiencies and the biggest was his respiratory system. The trainer is helping with "economy of movement" and claims that Slaf has increased his lung capacity by 20% - which is an insane amount. The trainer also has Slaf working on Neuro Tracking where you focus on numerous things at the same time. ex: think the puck, your linemates, and the defenders. Slaf has been wearing Terminator looking sun glasses that help with judging distances and increasing response times. How big of a difference will all this fancy technology make? Who knows, but it sounds like it could be huge. Article: https://www.tvasports.ca/2023/07/13/juraj-slafkovsky-transforme-par-la-science This stuff makes my leary - you don't hear about other stars engaging in this quackery. It seems like Slaf has deficits that could be addressed with more conventional coaching. But we'll see the results on the ice. At least he seems like a hard worker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 9 hours ago, Neech said: This stuff makes my leary - you don't hear about other stars engaging in this quackery. It seems like Slaf has deficits that could be addressed with more conventional coaching. But we'll see the results on the ice. At least he seems like a hard worker. There was a time when nutrition and weight training were considered "quackery". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 The proof of the pudding will be in the eating, let’s see how he looks in the training camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 19, 2023 Author Share Posted July 19, 2023 6 minutes ago, tomh009 said: The proof of the pudding will be in the eating, let’s see how he looks in the training camp. He wont have opponents trying to take his head off, when he has his head down or is admiring a pass in training camp. That was his biggest flaw, self preservation (similar to Guhle). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 19, 2023 Author Share Posted July 19, 2023 The Athletic bit on top young goalies, interesting as seem such a tough group to project correctly. Dobes & Fowler not seen by Wheeler in his top 10, but noted. Ranking the top 10 drafted NHL goalie prospects, summer 2023 edition - The Athletic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 33 minutes ago, DON said: He wont have opponents trying to take his head off, when he has his head down or is admiring a pass in training camp. That was his biggest flaw, self preservation (similar to Guhle). agree on his biggest flaw, also maturity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IN THE HEARTS OF MEN Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 11 hours ago, Neech said: This stuff makes my leary - you don't hear about other stars engaging in this quackery. It seems like Slaf has deficits that could be addressed with more conventional coaching. But we'll see the results on the ice. At least he seems like a hard worker. I'd also consider that this is the craziness of Montreal... and it's mid July and here we all are. Obsessed with Les Glorieux and the state of last years #1 or Reinbacher or the Newhook deal.... sh*t even Galchenyuk is a hot topic and he's been gone for years now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 1 hour ago, IN THE HEARTS OF MEN said: I'd also consider that this is the craziness of Montreal... and it's mid July and here we all are. Obsessed with Les Glorieux and the state of last years #1 or Reinbacher or the Newhook deal.... sh*t even Galchenyuk is a hot topic and he's been gone for years now more like "a topic" than anything even near lukewarm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IN THE HEARTS OF MEN Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 20 minutes ago, alfredoh2009 said: more like "a topic" than anything even near lukewarm seriously... i think the point was made... fine just a topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 9 hours ago, alfredoh2009 said: more like "a topic" than anything even near lukewarm Maybe a "tepid topic". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Boagalott Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 On 7/18/2023 at 10:26 PM, Neech said: This stuff makes my leary - you don't hear about other stars engaging in this quackery. It seems like Slaf has deficits that could be addressed with more conventional coaching. But we'll see the results on the ice. At least he seems like a hard worker. Well, there is the funny thing about all leading cutting edge research: only 1 person is doing it until it becomes proven that it works and then others start doing it too. Besides, there are other athletes using Neuro tracking: Did anyone else see the Leafs player doing his pregame warmup in the playoffs? I believe it was ROR. His teammates were laughing at him when they'd see him juggling balls against a wall. Well, juggling grows your brain - all athletes should learn how to juggle. That neuro tracking effectively accomplishes the same. Plus, there is also a level of secrecy involved - you wouldn't publicly tell all your secrets about what you are working on so others could steal your ideas and then take credit for your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 11 hours ago, GHT120 said: Maybe a "tepid topic". you got it brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Puck Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Yes, I remember when the Leafs were using cutting edge pyramid power and everyone else thought they were crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 21, 2023 Author Share Posted July 21, 2023 I guess still in need of top pairing RH-d and depth. Canadiens: Age-Specific Right-Shot Defensemen To Target Via Trade (awinninghabit.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 8 minutes ago, DON said: I guess still in need of top pairing RH-d and depth. Canadiens: Age-Specific Right-Shot Defensemen To Target Via Trade (awinninghabit.com) Of the three players listed in there, only one might (and I mean might) actually have a shot at being available. Philly isn't moving Attard, they're probably going to want to see if he can develop with them first. The Kings just moved out two righties, giving Spence a legitimate chance to break camp with them next season. That leaves Boqvist who would be costing a pretty sizable amount to get in a trade and isn't remotely in the same category as the other two other than the fact he's not particularly good in his own end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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