Player Discussion Arber Xhekaj: The Sheriff

[WeThreeKings]

You do not touch this guy. He's an untouchable for me because he's never going to make to much. He's never going to cost you too much on the ice. But he,s always gonig to be there if needed. People should look at championship teams and see that the No6 d-man might very well Arber. And especially even more when he improves 'cause he's not done.

Keep the guy. Play him. Shelter him if you have to. But keep him in the lineup.

That's always been their plan; and the more that he proves himself capable to be trusted in the NHL, the more that becomes secured.

 

[Artaud]

AX is turning into a rock solid defender. I don't know if it's because Savard is in his ear, but he's toned down the tough guy stuff and focused on locking down the opposition.

He's always going to have the size, the sandpaper and the rocket shot. But those things need to be icing on top of a great defensive game, which is the case right now. Great asset for the Habs.

 

[Hannibal]

He’s rock solid.

 

[HabsAddict]

X 19:18 second highest in season and just a bit behind Savard.

Savard 19:48

Barron 16:59

Hutson 25:29

Struble 12:14

Guhle 24:39

X is steady and keeps it simple. I just want him to unleash the canon!

This should be a lesson to those who whine about Mailman and getting better at defense. Give him till Xmas in the AHL then bring him up to polish his defensive reads against the fastest. Some people want to forget how young these guys are...and learning.

 

[Tyson]

He is starting to earn the coach's trust, good for him.