Player Discussion Arber Xhekaj: The Sheriff

[morhilane]

Am I correct in thinking he is waiver exempt this year until he plays his 65th game?

yes

 

[Adriatic]

I thank god everyday he's with the Habs.

 

[CAUFIELD]

Xhekaj is living rent free in the leafs Pre-game thread discussion. They are pissed that they have to dress Reaves just in case.

I honestly don’t want Xhekaj to fight Reaves. Xhekaj is more important to us long term than fighting unidimensional heavyweights.

It’s just interesting to see the deterrent impact Xhekaj is having on other teams, while not even being at is peak yet.

 

[Frankenheimer]

One of the best enforcers in the league and a solid contributing player. He's played less than a 100 games and shown decent offense. Very lucky to have him. And I have no doubt he can control himself if needed. He's a smart guy.

 

[morhilane]

Xhekaj is living rent free in the leafs Pre-game thread discussion. They are pissed that they have to dress Reaves just in case.

Don't dress Reaves and nothing will happen because Xhekaj isn't actually a goon...

I feel like Leafs and Sens (fans and teams) are just trying to stir shit so they can play the victim afterward.

 

[Hannibal]

Man, just read the game thread on the leafs. Xhekaj really lives free in their heads. Just like sens fans!

What a player we have. They mad cause Reaves sucks ar hockey while Xhekaj is a legit hockey player.

 

[Guy Larose]

Xhekaj is living rent free in the leafs Pre-game thread discussion. They are pissed that they have to dress Reaves just in case.

I honestly don’t want Xhekaj to fight Reaves. Xhekaj is more important to us long term than fighting unidimensional heavyweights.

It’s just interesting to see the deterrent impact Xhekaj is having on other teams, while not even being at is peak yet.

I do and I want him to beat the shit out of him like he did with Kassian. Then you'll never hear of this again.

 

[CAUFIELD]

I do and I want him to beat the shit out of him like he did with Kassian. Then you'll never hear of this again.

Xhekaj won’t beat Reaves clean . X is a good fighter but Reaves is on another level .

 

[Hannibal]

Xhekaj won’t beat Reaves clean . X is a good fighter but Reaves is on another level .

Reaves is still the heavyweight.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Not sure I like the Xhekaj and Barron pairing. I think they will get exposed on the road. We will see.

Our D core has so much potential but they are still very young. This is the area that will push us up or hold us back.

 

[Nova_Scotia_Vees]

Impossible to avoid fighting Reaves. Par for the course one might say.
I have faith that he will handle himself well win or lose.

 

[BLONG7]

Not sure I like the Xhekaj and Barron pairing. I think they will get exposed on the road. We will see.

Our D core has so much potential but they are still very young. This is the area that will push us up or hold us back.

They will be fine.....................that said wouldn't mind seeing the Sherriff and Struble do their thing on the 3rd pair also....

Impossible to avoid fighting Reaves. Par for the course one might say.
I have faith that he will handle himself well win or lose.

If Reaves loses to the Sherriff again, he might as well go be with the Marlies.
The guy is a joke of a player now.
At least Arber can play the NHL game.

 

[Tyson]

Impossible to avoid fighting Reaves. Par for the course one might say.
I have faith that he will handle himself well win or lose.

It's a shame that thugs who can't play can still affect a game. Arber will hold his own but as a Dman he is far more valuable than a 5 minute per game goon.

 

[Habs Halifax]

They will be fine.....................that said wouldn't mind seeing the Sherriff and Struble do their thing on the 3rd pair also....

I'm sure we will try various combo's on the 3rd pairing. Xhekaj seems to be focused more on the player protection area vs providing stable D. I have faith he figures that out over time as he mature more.

From the 3 (Xhekaj, Barron, Struble), I trust Struble the most in our own zone.