Player Discussion Arber Xhekaj: The Sheriff
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OldCraig71
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But, Arber crosschecked him and stood back with an invitation to go and he ignored it. It was a telling moment for me.
Good point. Arber is fearless. He needs to be paired with Savard!
Leto
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Reaves did basically the same thing last year. Reaves hit Guhle from behind and Arber fought him briefly. Arber was ready to go for a 2nd round, Reaves declined.
Le Barron de HF
Justin make me proud
How patient should the team be with Xhekaj? This is the worst hockey he's played since making the team. Timid, non factor with his shot, loses his battles
Le Barron de HF
Justin make me proud
Le Barron de HF
Justin make me proud
Shouldn't a player carry that momentum going into the year? But I guess it's not that linear. See Slaf
Not linear is right. Xhekaj is simply not the same player who was trusted on the 2nd PP unit.
Walksss
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You're going to blame his 0 IQ plays on the coaching staff? He looks like he doesn't know what to do in almost every situation. He's been awful.
I hope he turns out because we need that toughness but he seems to be processing on some lousy hardware. I hope I'm wrong.
He looked better 2 years ago is what I am saying. Perhaps the league adjusted to him and he is not able to keep up. He hasn't been good enough
He's constantly getting beat by players going to the outside. His lack of footspeed is what's most glaring right now. You can make excuses all you want but MSL has defended his antics this season, and I doubt him being ''neutered'' is what makes him so slow out there.
I really like Xhekaj and I hope he bounces back, but I don't like how he's playing right now.
Walksss
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Yeah but nobody neutered him. Him being this bad is a bad sign but he's the one to blame.
Imagine he was playing this poorly but he'd tack on 2-3 minor penalties you have to kill. That can't happen. That's not neutering anyone.
Canadienna
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This mentality that he doesn't need to fight and throw open ice hits because he's a good hockey player is so flawed.
That style of play is the only reason he's currently playing the NHL. The best guys know and embrace their role.
That style of play is the only reason he's currently playing the NHL. The best guys know and embrace their role.
Hannibal
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He needs his sawg back.
But he’s coming off back-to back shoulder surgery on both of them. Thats not easy. Remember how Caufield looks like shit and desengaged last season after having that dame surgery.
Give him time to find his groove again. He will.
But he’s coming off back-to back shoulder surgery on both of them. Thats not easy. Remember how Caufield looks like shit and desengaged last season after having that dame surgery.
Give him time to find his groove again. He will.
