Prospect Info: Florian Xhekaj

[26Mats]

Mysak being a finesse player is only true in a universe where you can be big or be finesse. No inbetween.

Mysak is a smart hard working player with decent but limited skills. He may yet become what he can be, which is a decent to good 4th liner.

He always had a little scoring touch to his game.

Now he's on pace for 23 goals over 82 games in the AHL at 21.

I look forward to seeing what he does next year. It's too bad we burned one of his AHL years before he goes on waivers just to play 22 games, when he could have just had a full season in the ohl. Now next year is his last year before waivers.

 

[Tyson]

He always had a little scoring touch to his game.

Now he's on pace for 23 goals over 82 games in the AHL at 21.

I look forward to seeing what he does next year. It's too bad we burned one of his AHL years before he goes on waivers just to play 22 games, when he could have just had a full season in the ohl. Now next year is his last year before waivers.

Mysak has made huge strides this season. He competes hard and shows a surprising amount of grit. He could develop into a decent 4th line center.

 

[yianik]

Jesus. Florian Xhekaj upside isn't as a 4th liner. Sure maybe he ends up there and yes, a 6 foot 4 C even on the 4th line would be a nice add. But this kid has abilities that if the"ifs" come together, will be more than a 4th liner. Another young player who is fun to follow.

 

[Skip Bayless]

Jesus. Florian Xhekaj upside isn't as a 4th liner. Sure maybe he ends up there and yes, a 6 foot 4 C even on the 4th line would be a nice add. But this kid has abilities that if the"ifs" come together, will be more than a 4th liner. Another young player who is fun to follow.

I think a 4th liner nowadays isn't expected just to be a goon/energy guy. I dream of a 4th line that plays heavy and spends time in the opponents end and chips in here and there. I think if Florian becomes that player, I'll be happy.

I just don't see him becoming much more because of his skating, and while he's scoring a bunch right now, I don't see him as a natural scorer.

I see him as a nasty version of Joel Armia with less deking ability.

 

[CHwest]

I think a 4th liner nowadays isn't expected just to be a goon/energy guy. I dream of a 4th line that plays heavy and spends time in the opponents end and chips in here and there. I think if Florian becomes that player, I'll be happy.

I just don't see him becoming much more because of his skating, and while he's scoring a bunch right now, I don't see him as a natural scorer.

I see him as a nasty version of Joel Armia with less deking ability.

North, South, go to the front of the net and more than a little nasty. Nothing wrong with an fully grown Gally.

 

[Rapala]

Mysak has made huge strides this season. He competes hard and shows a surprising amount of grit. He could develop into a decent 4th line center.

I wonder if he's got what it takes to displace Jake Evans eventually.
If there is one area I want to see a significant upgrade in it's 3C and 4C.
Beck is a surefire part of the solution and can possibly displace someone as early as next season.
I've seen enough of Evans to know he isn't a long time solution.
He has not moved the needle on that PK in two seasons plus.
The rebuild has to continue and the replaceable parts are numerous in that bottom 6.

 

[Tyson]

I wonder if he's got what it takes to displace Jake Evans eventually.
If there is one area I want to see a significant upgrade in it's 3C and 4C.
Beck is a surefire part of the solution and can possibly displace someone as early as next season.
I've seen enough of Evans to know he isn't a long time solution.
He has not moved the needle on that PK in two seasons plus.
The rebuild has to continue and the replaceable parts are numerous in that bottom 6.

Mysak is 21...seems like he has been around forever

 

[Sam de Mtl]

Evans is a good 4th liner and has shown significant improvement year on year. He is out of place on a 2nd line, but he is a luxury on a 4th. I could see an argument for a cheaper 4th line, but not because of who he is as a player.

Lots of bad faith around here. Blaming him for not improving the PK? He does a good job out there.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

I wonder if his ceiling could be that premiere 3rd line centre like Lowry is.

 

[Matthew McConaughay]

One goal and 2 assists for Florian.

 

[Tyson]

One goal and 2 assists for Florian.

Damn

 

[Deebs]

I wonder if his ceiling could be that premiere 3rd line centre like Lowry is.

That would be incredible for us

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

One goal and 2 assists for Florian.

empty net goal but he scored from deep in his own zone.

 

[themilosh]

I think a 4th liner nowadays isn't expected just to be a goon/energy guy. I dream of a 4th line that plays heavy and spends time in the opponents end and chips in here and there. I think if Florian becomes that player, I'll be happy.

I just don't see him becoming much more because of his skating, and while he's scoring a bunch right now, I don't see him as a natural scorer.

I see him as a nasty version of Joel Armia with less deking ability.

exactly this^
In todays NHL, there is a Top 6 (stars and draft luck) and bottom 6 (developed prospects) fit into required need. the gap has majorly narrowed between 3rd and 4th liners, which is why development (cap management) is so important to be competitive year in year out. the stronger your bottom 6 are, the more money you can spend on top 6 quality.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

empty net goal but he scored from deep in his own zone.

 

[FrankMTL]

Damn. Is this kid gonna score 40 this season?

 

[HuGort]

Could be good physical 4th line center for us. May fit in well with our culture as Beck is project good defensive center. Danault like.

 

[Tyson]

Suspended 2 games

 

[Habs13]

Suspended 2 games

What for?

 

[Matthew McConaughay]

Suspended 2 games

 

[Habs13]

Did he hit the ref there??

 

[Matthew McConaughay]

Did he hit the ref there??

I think he was pushing him away to get at the other player.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Did he hit the ref there??

That abuse of official was a bullshit call. He was reaching over to hit the Steelhead and grazed the official. 2 games for the hit is reasonable although the Steelhead wasn't hurt.

 

[montreal]

What for?

7:22 is the hit, but it's the stuff after the hit that got him the 2 games.

 

[Habs13]

7:22 is the hit, but it's the stuff after the hit that got him the 2 games.

Kids a beast... even with the ref hanging off him he couldn't be contained. Not smart on his part though