He lost but didn't got rocked at all.
Player Discussion Arber Xhekaj: The Sheriff
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Funny olivier interview with Lavoie between periods...said Arber is basically the only guy in the league who won't say no when asked to fight lol
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Olivier is very likely THE heavyweight in the league.
Xhekaj lost, it happens. It was a great fight and I honestly think it gave the players some energy.
You're not going to win them all. Bob Probert lost fights.
Bob Probert would be too much to handle for the league and players in this day and age, but that's another story.
He lost, he hopefully learn a new trick, or two or better timing to throw a punch, or something and they won't have to fight again as Olivier will be a hab next year and for the rest of his career..
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It happens, you can’t win every fight. Arber got him in their first fight, Olivier won the second, no biggie.
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lol the way people talked I thought Arbs got his ass handed to him. I honestly agree that Xhekaj landed better punches but it was close enough that who cares really.
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No,
He lost the fight,
But he didn't get his ass handed to him.
It's the first fight I've seen him lose though.
The aura is gone.
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He lost against Deslauriers, I'm not seeing it the same way you are. It looks like Arbs slipped and fell, he didn't get rocked. He hit Olivier with a few bombs, it was a close tilt, nothing to be ashamed of.
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Damn, so he lost 2 fights already?
Bustkaj
Are you sure he slipped and lost his balance? look again.
Olivier is strong guy and probably a better technical fighter (i.e less wild and more technique)
It was a formidable effort though,
But maybe Xhekaj should pay for more lessons with Laraque
Beaker
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Happy to see Xhekaj being Xhekaj out there. I just need to see the clapper abit more and I’ll be happy.
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Yeah I think he can still throw em, but Olivier and Deslauriers are big boys, tough for Jackeye to throw around like some of the other fights he has one. I hope we get another tough guy in the forward group to help offset some of p***yes we have, since they won't play Pez. Olivier or Deslauriers would have been nice on this team still.
that shot is so underused , imagine hiding a 105mph clapper .. only in Montreal lol
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Beendair Donedat
You sold a dead bird to a blind kid????
Hey, look what happens when you let your physical tough guy do his thing - he assists on the captain’s game winning goal.
Xhekaj’s scrap was the “TSN Turning Point.” Comes back on and plays his best hockey of the season, great pass, and a force all over the ice after.
Xhekaj’s scrap was the “TSN Turning Point.” Comes back on and plays his best hockey of the season, great pass, and a force all over the ice after.
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Mrb1p
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Demidov is a HAB
I thought Marty hated him.
Lo and behold, as soon as he starts playing within himself, he's staying in the line-up.
Lo and behold, as soon as he starts playing within himself, he's staying in the line-up.
You guys need to let this go man lol.
This idea that MSL doesn't want him to be physical or "do his thing" is utterly ridiculous, no disrespect.
Alright. Just my opinion then, but I’ve see way more convincing losses. He hardly got “rocked” and whether it was a punch or he lost his balance, he did recover and continued the fight.
waffledave
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I don't know why uppercuts aren't more popular in hockey fights tbh. Also don't know why players fighting with helmets on don't use the Bas Rutten technique to break the other guy's hand.
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Don't know if it's same as Georges Laraque type articles or this is legit. If so, I hope Hughes is on his side and Arbs is here to stay for a long time.
OldCraig71
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I think MSL wants him to reduce the mistakes and bad penalties, and when he didn't, it cost him his spot in the lineup. From the outside, it's not always easy to understand what is going on. He can fight here and there, but that isn't why they are playing him.
He is a fan favorite, as are many tough guys throughout the league. He is also a kid, and maybe he has lacked maturity in the past. He has tried to fight like he did in junior, and they don't want that from him. He finally gets it. He said that things were flat, and he and Olivier agreed to fight to get both teams going. The fans loved it, and no one got hurt, which is the good thing that came from it.
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