Player Discussion Arber Xhekaj: The Sheriff Returns Edition

[HuGort]

Last 10 games Florian Xhekaj scored 6 goals, 3 were game winners. Since he got 3rd line center role, has responded well. He's a gamer.

 

[Rapala]

He absolutely flattens guys when he gets them in his sights, and he doesn’t chase the big hit nearly as much. He’s becoming a very dependable defender, and a guy that other teams avoid when possible. The team plays much bigger when he’s there, and other teams aren’t running at the Habs nearly as much now.

I wish he was given the opportunity to use his massive shot more often, maybe on the second unit powerplay, but overall he’s improved, and turned into a steady, physical, shutdown defender… who also happens to be one of the top heavyweights in the game.

Every time I see Suzuki looking for the late man I keep hoping it's Arber moving in for a one timer...

alas it's always Alexandre Carrier.

 

[Team_Spirit]