Player Discussion Arber Xhekaj: The Sheriff

[WeThreeKings]

He definitely isn't untouchable.

I've never seen a single person say Harris is untouchable. I know someone claimed someone did one time but I've never seen it.

 

[An0n]

I've never seen a single person say Harris is untouchable. I know someone claimed someone did one time but I've never seen it.

Neither have I, but claims of unknown people having absurd opinions just to argue for the sake argueing happens often on here.

 

[Saundies]

I just hope his two shoulders will be 100% and that he will continue to improve his overall defensive play.

This is my thing too -- Obviously Xhekaj is a tough nut but two shoulder surgeries in the last two years do worry me. That'll probably cut down on any fighting and maybe cut down on some battling as well. Even the toughest guys have subconcious qualms about reinjuring themselves.

 

[BJCOLLINS]

MSL & Hughes seem to strike a good balance with the D roster. There appears to be a true meritocracy at play. Our 2 vets play minutes that reflect their talent and the rookies (+/-) play is based on their ability & maturity. Harris is playing behind Struble based strictly on performance. It’s a healthy structure based on the eye test and its communicated by play better & your in. Development is so important with the bottom half of our d depth 6-10. By all accounts Xhekaj would be 3rd pairing this year and Sakic thought Barron would be pushing for a top 6 spot at this stage.
I really, really like Xhekaj but if he’s on the block for Necas. Man that would be disappointing. I think AX has a better chance of developing the talents of a Mailloux type D than vice versa with this group of young d. A little further down, don’t sleep on D Sobolev he’s gonna be a solid stay at home type player.

 

[1909]

MSL & Hughes seem to strike a good balance with the D roster. There appears to be a true meritocracy at play. Our 2 vets play minutes that reflect their talent and the rookies (+/-) play is based on their ability & maturity. Harris is playing behind Struble based strictly on performance. It’s a healthy structure based on the eye test and its communicated by play better & your in. Development is so important with the bottom half of our d depth 6-10. By all accounts Xhekaj would be 3rd pairing this year and Sakic thought Barron would be pushing for a top 6 spot at this stage.
I really, really like Xhekaj but if he’s on the block for Necas. Man that would be disappointing. I think AX has a better chance of developing the talents of a Mailloux type D than vice versa with this group of young d. A little further down, don’t sleep on D Sobolev he’s gonna be a solid stay at home type player.

IF Hughes is willing to trade Xhekaj, it will be because he has huge concerns about his shoulders’ injuries, and-or is not judging that his defensive play will improve much in the future.

 

[BJCOLLINS]

IF Hughes is willing to trade Xhekaj, it will be because he has huge concerns about his shoulders’ injuries, and-or is not judging that his defensive play will improve much in the future.

Yup, the interested team will also take all these issues into consideration…I have to think that Guhle is HuGo’s most coveted D, & will look to lock him up, long term. Hutson & Reinbacher could burst onto the scene or off to AHL. Mailloux could break out as well.

 

[Adam Michaels]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1800665632179917310

Just imagine having these 3 on the team at the same time.

 

[Tyson]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1800665632179917310

Just imagine having these 3 on the team at the same time.

Arber looks great

 

[overlords]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1800665632179917310

Just imagine having these 3 on the team at the same time.

Nilan wearing flip flops on the ice is pure chaos

 

[Retired]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1800665632179917310

Just imagine having these 3 on the team at the same time.

I screamed “Nilan! Nilan!” so many times… Felt like we were sicking our guard dog on an intruder, loved it. He always delivered, too, forum was shaking sometimes.

 

[HuGo Sham]

Arber looks great

I knew Arber was big, but I've spent time with Laraque and he's huge - so Arber is right up there in size. I didn't realize that

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

IF Hughes is willing to trade Xhekaj, it will be because he has huge concerns about his shoulders’ injuries, and-or is not judging that his defensive play will improve much in the future.

That is not necessarily true.

The correct answer is that if Hughes trades him it will because we have a ton of depth at LD and the price was right......end of story, no need for anyone to smuggle their pet theories into the story. His injury history is known to both sides so all it will do is affect his value to some degree from zero to significant.

 

[Habs7631]

Anybody thinks the Chatfield extension is an interesting comparison for X?

Chatfield just signed 3X3M. 3rd pairing defenseman on one of the best team in the league. He was gonna be UFA as well.

X should get less than 3M then right?

 

[Sterling Archer]

Can’t wait for him to sign a long term contract so I can but his jersey!

 

[Sorinth]

X should get less than 3M then right?

Depends on length, on a short deal he'll get less then 3m, if we wanted to go 5+ years though then we'd probably be looking 3-4m range.

 

[Tyson]

Chatfield in Carolina signed a 3 year 3 mil per season deal. Has Arber earned that type of contract?

 

[JianYang]

Chatfield in Carolina signed a 3 year 3 mil per season deal. Has Arber earned that type of contract?

He also got some ntc rights and a decent bonus.

It's an alarming deal.

 

[Team_Spirit]

 

[Habs7631]

He also got some ntc rights and a decent bonus.

It's an alarming deal.

Chatfield got a NTC???? Man, 3rd pairing Dman are getting NTC now? Between that and Zadorov (another 3rd pairing D) apparently getting 6X6 some of these GMs really are getting taken to the cleaners.

Hopefully HuGo are not that stupid in the future.

 

[JianYang]

Chatfield got a NTC???? Man, 3rd pairing Dman are getting NTC now? Between that and Zadorov (another 3rd pairing D) apparently getting 6X6 some of these GMs really are getting taken to the cleaners.

Hopefully HuGo are not that stupid in the future.

It's not a full ntc but he's got alot of say, regardless.

Chatfield did very well for himself.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

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I wonder if Arber got to visit Snoop's famous ''green room'' and sample some of the party favors

 

[Deebs]

Looks like Arber has dropped some pounds judging by his face. That would be great for his mobility and defensive game.

 

[red devil]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807473965113512237

 

[Beer and Chips]

I guess he didn't like the QA they sent.

 

[morhilane]

I guess he didn't like the QA they sent.

QO have fixed value based on the previous contract AAV. They are used to retains a RFA player rights pass July 1st (they become UFA otherwise). They are not often signed.