Today looks like a near certain L, for many reasons.Tampa has the best goal differential in the conference
Glass half empty take: he’s only useful on one line.
Yep, I think it's a tad premature to say that Slaf is "back".He’s still not moving his feet like he did last year. Puck retrieval was relentless last year, haven’t seen that yet this year.
Perfect matchup for a win to move wildcard push throttle to hyperdriveTampa has the best goal differential in the conference
He's "back" . . . on a line where he can at least hope to be productive. There was never a chance of that on a line with Dach and Laine. Three big, slow guys.Yep, I think it's a tad premature to say that Slaf is "back".
Not sure how many historical data points define a trend, but perhaps in time Slaf will fall into “slow starter” category which happens quite often with bigger playersReally need him to pan out.
Him having a strong second half will be key.
Then the next step is to not let him start so poorly next season
A month of a slow start is okay. 2 to 3 months is notNot sure how many historical data points define a trend, but perhaps in time Slaf will fall into “slow starter” category which happens quite often with bigger players
very common that most bigger players don’t start getting into gear till Dec vs smaller players starting off hot out of the gateA month of a slow start is okay. 2 to 3 months is not
Got some examples?very common that most bigger players don’t start getting into gear till Dec vs smaller players starting off hot out of the gate
That's more a myth, and excuse, than anythingvery common that most bigger players don’t start getting into gear till Dec vs smaller players starting off hot out of the gate