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Does anyone have the Arber meme where he’s giving out free knuckle sandwhiches at CostCo? Looking to meme some family/friends
Player Discussion Arber Xhekaj: The Sheriff
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Would it be crazy to say that at this point, he is the Habs most complete defensemen purely based on his play in the past 10.
Habs
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the fact he was in Laval was insane, he's always deserved a spot this year. You are correct he's been the best over the last 10
Walrus26
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Based solely on the eye test, he appears to be playing a subtly different type of game now. He's doing more on his skates, looking to make plays and looks improved positionally.
It's as if he's unlocked the "time slow-down" perk; he's seeing things that little bit faster and processing the game at a higher speed.
He's starting to look like a player with more to give than third-pairing minutes, for sure.
It's as if he's unlocked the "time slow-down" perk; he's seeing things that little bit faster and processing the game at a higher speed.
He's starting to look like a player with more to give than third-pairing minutes, for sure.
Leto
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He's looked better with the #4 guy audition than Kovacevic/Struble/Harris. I know a lot of young defenseman are coming in but I am amazed that a lot see Arber simply as a third pairing defenseman. He has enough skills to be in the top-4 for a long long time if he continues to develop properly.
Yes he is actually our best Dman.
And I think they should use him on the first wave has an option for his slapper (a la Sourray/Subban) and instead of Matheson who cant catch a Suzuki pass to save his life.
Beendair Donedat
You sold a dead bird to a blind kid????
He’s pretty good at randomly falling down though, you have to give Matheson that… it’s not quite as frequent as the Habs doing the drop pass zone entry horseshit, but it’s close.
Matthew McConaughay
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He doesn't have enough quality PP time on the second wave, his 107mph shot can certainly help on the first wave.
Goalfield13
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Leafs radio said Wifi looked like he was "barely an NHLer" when the Habs played the leafs recently. I didn't watch the whole game. Was he that bad or is it just the leaf media coping? They were very negative towards Slaf all year until recently (and kinda avoid talking about him), so I would assume the latter. Also, pretty ironic that they trash talk our D with their core looking as it does lol.
Captain Mountain
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Which "Leafs radio"? Who in particular?
I only ask, because I live in Toronto and listen to "Leafs radio". And a lot of the more connected radio guys trash the Leafs D core too.
Goalfield13
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Not sure his name. I listen to fan 590 on my commute to work a couple times a week, so around 6:30 AM to 7:30ish. They are two young guys, and one is very negative towards the habs.
Leafs dont know what defensemen look like. Dont take what they say seriously. Arber's stint in the ahl smoothed him out for sure. he looks more polished and he plays with savard againt tough match ups and he is not out of place at all.
Goalfield13
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Oh, I don't take them seriously at all, which is why I was asking if he was really that bad during that game. I have been hearing he has been great recently, but I haven't been able to catch much of the games.
Captain Mountain
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The FAN morning show is absolute garbage, don't bother listening to it. Frankly, their Leafs takes are pretty garbage too and they know even less about other sports. Most of the Fans' lineup is pretty bad tbh.
Goalfield13
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Oh, I know. I usually just laugh at them. It's more for entertainment than anything else, but the "barely NHLer" statement caught me off guard, and I was just wondering how he actually played that game.
teamfirst
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Dont forget people being able to talk to each others face to face not on an electronic devices, kids playing outside with other kids unstead of sitting in front of their computer-tv
BenchBrawl
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Jackeye this generation’s John Ferguson, Rempe, this generation’s Keith Magnuson!
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WeThreeKings
Demidov is a HAB
OldCraig71
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Arber made it to the NHL despite being passed over in the draft several times. The odds that he could do that alone and not spend 3 or 4 years in the AHL waiting for a shot are pretty small. He is looking like the best young defenseman out of the group right now, which can change. I would like to see him with the pp1 group instead of Matheson, even for a few games to see how he looks. His contract ends this summer and how much will he get from Hughes? Any predictions?
yeah he played well - aside from missing the hit that led to the goal - he made up for it a few minutes later by stopping that 2 on 1. He also neutralized Reaves who didn't do squat and ignored multiple Arber x-checks lol
Matthew McConaughay
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I wonder where Xhekaj would be in a re-draft, if he would have been drafted.
Sorinth
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My prediction for contract would be in the Dach/Newhook mold. A medium term contract that will keep him as an RFA when it ends and pays him based on his potential more than his accomplishments.
