Player Discussion Arber Xhekaj: The Sheriff

[Tyson]

If Arber Xhekaj legitimately wants to be traded because he is getting scratched for not playing better than his competition, then trade him.

Thats not the case though because Arber isn't a quitter.

He will be better. But you don't get to just play because you can punch faces.

Very true but the D that played last night was not an upgrade over Xhekaj, they were all brutal.

 

[The Real Timo]

I missed the game but didn't Matheson fight Trouba after the hit? Lol

Oh yeah... he showed him.

 

[Habs]

Oh yeah... he showed him.

This how pathetic the hit and response was



most people here don't remember this I'm guessing, and how many times we've been made total bitches from other teams. Gets old after a while

 

[Habby4Life]

I have been hard on Wifi but he is an important part of this team. His defensive play needs work but so does Logan, Struble, Barron, Hutson, Guhle, Savard, and Math. This D core is not filled with Norris trophy guys, lol.

If he is healthy he should be in the lineup every night, even if he has a bad game, it is the only way this guy will develop into a well rounded D. Others get the benefit of the doubt, and we keep seeing them. Hutson just went -4, he won't sit.

Wifi brings something no one else does (sorry Pezz) a physical element that other teams recognize. When he finds his game he will be a very valuable commodity.

Let him play and stop yanking this guy around. I have a feeling Coach Bombay will drive this guy out of MTL.

 

[Tyson]

I have been hard on Wifi but he is an important part of this team. His defensive play needs work but so does Logan, Struble, Barron, Hutson, Guhle, Savard, and Math. This D core is not filled with Norris trophy guys, lol.

If he is healthy he should be in the lineup every night, even if he has a bad game, it is the only way this guy will develop into a well rounded D. Others get the benefit of the doubt, and we keep seeing them. Hutson just went -4, he won't sit.

Wifi brings something no one else does (sorry Pezz) a physical element that other teams recognize. When he finds his game he will be a very valuable commodity.

Let him play and stop yanking this guy around. I have a feeling Bombay will drive this guy out of MTL.

Well said

 

[417]

Oh yeah... he showed him.

Was I making the point that he did?

 

[rve24]

Why can't this organization figure out that NHL is a tough and rough place to play and you need that on your team?

I guess cause the HF posters claiming this know more about the game than they do.

 

[habdynasty]

Hf coaches are undefeated

 

[Habby4Life]

I guess cause the HF posters claiming this know more about the game than they do.

Have you seen bombays D zone structure, many probably do.

I am sure some are even pee wee coaches so they too could be the next coach of the Habs. Its possible

 

[JoelWarlord]

He's played 5 of the 7 games so far, Struble was way better than him in camp but was injured to start the year so they gave him 2 games in a row instead of scratching him after 1. Mailloux came in because we lost an RD and he got a second game because he scored a goal in his season debut.

I don't think it's any more complicated than that, he's one of the guys in the third pair rotation and other guys were in the lineup for a couple games.

 

[Tyson]

Have you seen bombays D zone structure, many probably do.

I am sure some are even pee wee coaches so they too could be the next coach of the Habs. Its possible

 

[habdynasty]

It’s too bad Savard is taking up a spot. He should have been traded at the deadline.

 

[Tyson]

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It’s too bad Savard is taking up a spot. He should have been traded at the deadline.

He actually looks like he lost a step this season. It happens as we age. Savard is in another era of his career, hopefully he won't try and hang around too long.

 

[Hannibal]

For those who can read french: Chronique | Il n’y a plus beaucoup de laine sur le dos du CH

Martin Leclerc is dead on.

 

[rve24]

Have you seen bombays D zone structure, many probably do.

I am sure some are even pee wee coaches so they too could be the next coach of the Habs. Its possible

Maybe they could if they had a HOF pro career and undtstand the game with a perspective 99.9% who post on here dont undrrstand.
Is your CV updated? Maybe you could fix the structure?
I'd appreciate it as a Habs fan.

 

[Habby4Life]

Maybe they could if they had a HOF pro career.
Is your CV updated? Maybe you could fix the structure?
I'd appreciate it as a Habs fan.

Sorry, I don’t meet the #1 requirement, no pee wee coaching experience. I do volunteer for my 5 yr old daughters ringette team, so maybe that might make me qualified for an assistant position.

HOF pro career doesn’t not automatically translate into an adequate NHL coach. Bombay is proving that, just like Gretz did.

 

[jrom]

For those who can read french: Chronique | Il n’y a plus beaucoup de laine sur le dos du CH

Martin Leclerc is dead on.

Spot on and worth a read by all.

 

[Habby4Life]

Spot on and worth a read by all.

I agree.

 

[rve24]

Sorry, I don’t meet the #1 requirement, no pee wee coaching experience. I do volunteer for my 5 yr old daughters ringette team, so maybe they might make me qualified for an assistant position.

HOF pro career doesn’t not automatically translate into an adequate NHL coach. Bombay is proving that, just like Gretz did.

Lol, ok. Maybe it does qualify you but I doubt it without a lil more on the CV. Armchairs are so comfy.
But if you call any coach to be canned.........you'll be right eventually 99% of the time.

Back to X. Lots of time still to develop n find where his game fits in long term. Fan of his Jr game ( thou on a rival team) fan of his story and hope he earns a long term spot in top 6.

 

[BJCOLLINS]

I love X but he's not going to succeed in the half assed system Marty has created.

X doesn't process the game at the elite level nor the skating that one needs for martys tight zone defense. And Marty is not smart enough to create a system around the majority of players.

The biggest issue of all, does Hughes know what to do to fix this?

I truly believe Hughes and probably Gorton are professionally aware of the teams current miscues, personal questions & overall coaching decisions. HuGo have the obvious IR list as a natural excuse. Pro’s however will not sugar coat this current debacle in private or in their war room.

MLS could use a little tough love from his peers however he will be given a long leash.

 

[Habby4Life]

Lol, ok. Maybe it does qualify you but I doubt without a lil more on the CV. Armchair are so comfy.
Are u suggesting your perspective and understanding of the game is on par with MSL?

No, I’m saying his inexperience is painfully obvious and if they were going to go with him they should have surrounded him with an experienced staff.

I’m saying, as a head coach he isn’t very good. Team is unorganized, lethargic, and has no clue what to do when they don’t have the puck.

Have you seen how this team plays??? A beer league team plays with more structure, lol.

If Ducharme was behind the bench with this team and they were playing like that I gaurentee you the MSL supporters would be calling for his head, 100%, and rightfully so.

 

[1909]

If things get worse (and they are already pretty bad), I could see HuGo replace MSL by Pascal Vincent to finish this season. Best option would be Tourigny in Utah, But it seems the management and the players in Utah like him a lot.

 

[Andrei79]

If things get worse (and they are already pretty bad), I could see HuGo replace MSL by Pascal Vincent to finish this season. Best optionwould be Tourigny in Utah, But it seems the mangement and the players like him a lot.

Not going to happen.

 

[1909]

Not going to happen.

So MSL gonna survive this whole coming season ?

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

So MSL gonna survive this whole coming season ?

if they keep playing like headless chicken on the ice , no