Wilson,Dubois,Duhaime,McllrathHow is Xhekaj not playing when Tom Wilson is on the other side?
True... it fair to say that during the last game, their is blame for all players, yet only him get out of the lineup. I dont think he's being single out, I think this decision come down to who else can play. With Guhle and Barron being ready, he's an easy scratch. I dont think you can say the same with Armia and Dvorak... they are both useless 5 on 5, but they can help on the PK and (i hate to say this) if you want to trade them... you have to play them.All valid points.
I just don’t know how he's going to improve when he's the coaches yo-yo. Or playing with his equals...that are equally lacking.
The 4th goal in the last game is playing in my mind. He made a huge error...but his partner was also in error because of his positioning. And so were the forwards who failed to come back.
A comedy of errors...but only one paid the price.
Chiarot was a nobody that Jets were not going to bother to sign. Yet when paired with Weber, they were terrors on ice. The two most punishing defenseman in the NHL and a big reason we reached the finals.Yeah, too many rookies at the same time and no "mentor" to help him into the role he may be good. I mean, Savard is the closes to a shut down D, but he's not a mean and physically punishing D. I'm a broken record with this, but man would have Pesce be a good fit right now.
It is not an impossible that he get traded, but I would hope that if they dont think he can do a top 6 D, they give him a try as a W.Arbor will be traded and then watch we will see that was a mistake
Chiarot was older and more experienced, but you are right that X does not have an ideal partner. Last year, he played ok with Savard, but so far this duo hasn't been great.Chiarot was a nobody that Jets were not going to bother to sign. Yet when paired with Weber, they were terrors on ice. The two most punishing defenseman in the NHL and a big reason we reached the finals.
Arguably X is bigger and meaner...
Who does X have? Barron?
GOING TO be bullied and pounded.Wilson,Dubois,Duhaime,Mcllrath
Pezetta also is not playing.
Prediction. 7-3 Washington and a Habs player is injured due to the roughness of the Capitals players.
he's 100% afraid , you can see it. Imagine being the only guy who gets sat when you mess up, and the other losers just get a free pass
Yeah, whats he know about playing in the NHL and getting bullied and pounded.GOING TO be bullied and pounded.
but hey... MSL knows better
Marc Denis made a great point.
When Xhekaj is struggling the opposing coach is saying "Keep #72 on the ice"
He needs to get his head out of his ass and play like he did against St Louis.
Ok, former player like Benoit Brunet or Monahan? Opinions of players that where never coached by MSL are as valid as any Joe on the street of MTL.Several former Habs players claim that the MSL system is bad and the proof is that after 3 years, the majority of players have not integrated it. Many also point out that the Laval Rockets' playing system is different and much better. But MSL persists in imposing a stupid system when evidence abounds that it doesn't work. Is MSL an NHL caliber coach? That is the question.
So sick of Arber being MSL's whipping boy. Looks like Barron to replace him tonight.
What happens to this player? He has struggled no doubt but in all seriousness, how does the Xhekaj story end?He was waaayy better when he first came with the Habs..
What happened?!
Robidas is a clown and this new organization is starting to rub me the wrong way.