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Player Discussion Arber Xhekaj: The Sheriff

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The Great Weal said:
I'm going to get his jersey at this rate
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No need to gift your money to Geoff. Use this one.

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HabsCowboysOwn said:
I'm trying to remember the last time I got excited watching a hockey fight and nothing comes up lol, probably somewhere in the mid 2000's when it was still the norm to see them. It's been ages since we've had that kind of presence on the team, feels good man.

And more importantly, this kid can play and has top 4 potential. He'll fight from time to time, that's one aspect of his game, but he'll never be a nuisance out there unlike some of the talentless goons that were on this team 20 years ago. Very nice.
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The last time for me involving the Habs was when Colby Armstrong blindsided Saku Koivu behind the Habs net. Sheldon Souray rushed over and pounded the piss out of Armstrong. It was a lopsided fight, but I found it exciting.
 
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Habs10Habs said:
The last time for me involving the Habs was when Colby Armstrong blindsided Saku Koivu behind the Habs net. Sheldon Souray rushed over and pounded the piss out of Armstrong. It was a lopsided fight, but I found it exciting.
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Maybe it's because I was young but it is this one this for me. The Habs-Bruins rivalry was super hot back then, I hated Boychuk too. Loved Ryan White.

 
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Kudo Shinichi said:
He could very well become the toughest guy in the nhl in a couple of years. All the current toughest players/fighters are starting to get old: Lucic, Wilson, Reaves, Deslauriers, Oleksiak, Chara (retired)
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Prime-Lucic... Ok. But modern-day, worn-down Lucic? Xhekaj would destroy him. I honestly don't see a fighter who would humiliate the Sheriff at the NHL-level.

The league is softer than ever, of course, but given those parameters, AX is a force. He could handle anyone who's left. Kassian is a serious customer in terms of brutes still hanging out in the show to this day. And he made him his bitch. I'm not worried in the slightest, Xhekaj could spar with anyone. So solid, so strong, great control and he doesn't hold back. Hopefully he grows into the role of protecting our star players while still playing a defensive and transition game that allows him to help the team win.
 
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Toene said:
Prime-Lucic... Ok. But modern-day, worn-down Lucic? Xhekaj would destroy him. I honestly don't see a fighter who would humiliate the Sheriff at the NHL-level.

The league is softer than ever, of course, but given those parameters, AX is a force. He could handle anyone who's left. Kassian is a serious customer in terms of brutes still hanging out in the show to this day. And he made him his bitch. I'm not worried in the slightest, Xhekaj could spar with anyone. So solid, so strong, great control and he doesn't hold back. Hopefully he grows into the role of protecting our star players while still playing a defensive and transition game that allows him to help the team win.
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Would love to see him against Wilson. That's a tough customer in his prime.
 
Toene said:
Wilson is a poser. He lays down the dirty hits but he only drops the gloves with safe adversaries. AX would eat him alive.
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Hopefully, you're right as there are not a lot of toughs left out there in the league...

Reaves is a slug, If I were Arber, I wouldn't even drop them against him.
 
Arber needs to pick his spots. No need to drop for the show nor with any goon. First off, he’s still young. Second, he’s needed as a solid and physical D.

This one was fine as Kassian wanted to change the momentum. But fighting for the sake of it is not recommended.
 
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dinodebino said:
Arber needs to pick his spots. No need to drop for the show nor with any goon. First off, he’s still young. Second, he’s needed as a solid and physical D.

This one was fine as Kassian wanted to change the momentum. But fighting for the sake of it is not recommended.
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A couple of more fights like this and he will not even get challenged going forward.
 
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wow wifi went right after Kass…..surprised him a bit I’m sure.

The best part is this kid can skate above average, has good vision and a fine 1st pass & woah yeah he can hit.
He’s such a valuable asset to a team…..to have a nuclear deterrent who happens to be a good hockey player that’s rare!!! Man this kids worth the price of admission.
 
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Habs10Habs said:
Personally, I've noticed that the more aggressive he is, the better he plays. There are times where he looks lackadaisical. But when the switch is turned on, he seems more involved in the play. The only negative I see is hoping that all that power can be harnessed.
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Yeah, some guys need to have that killer instinct on. I also think Slaf scored that goal because he was pissed after the hit and got more aggressive. He should keep that mindset at all times.

Suzuki is another guy that plays better after being hit.
 
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Paddy17 said:
Yeah, some guys need to have that killer instinct on. I also think Slaf scored that goal because he was pissed after the hit and got more aggressive. He should keep that mindset at all times.

Suzuki is another guy that plays better after being hit.
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I remember it was the case for Kovalev back in time, whenever he was hit, he turned it on and took over games. But he always was like that, hopefully in Suzuki, Slafkovsky and Xhekaj case, since they're young, they'll learn to be more assertive consistently.

In Suzuki's case, though, even when he's just 'there', he can make great plays cause his vision, IQ and positioning are top notch, so it helps.
 
Tuggy said:
What's not to love about this kid?

Had a great game last night in all facets of the game. That's what I get excited about with him. He's an absolute monster of a player AND he can play. Not many in the league these days like that.

Exciting to see what he can develop into.
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And given the fact he wasn't drafted in the CHL, nor in the NHL, and now plays and is having success, imagine the morale this kid has, he learned to work hard because he was disregarded early on, now he's reaping, but even better, pretty sure he won't sit on his laurels, he'll keep working hard on his game.

And that friendship he has with Slafkovsky ? Just great to see, those 2 could wreak havoc for years to come.
 
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L4br3cqu3 said:
And given the fact he wasn't drafted in the CHL, nor in the NHL, and now plays and is having success, imagine the morale this kid has, he learned to work hard because he was disregarded early on, now he's reaping, but even better, pretty sure he won't sit on his laurels, he'll keep working hard on his game.

And that friendship he has with Slafkovsky ? Just great to see, those 2 could wreak havoc for years to come.
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I think the most important thing that gets overshadowed is that he can play... That cross-ice pass to Dadonov for a one-timer was sweet!
 
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