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Player Discussion Arber Xhekaj: The Sheriff
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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
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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.
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
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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.
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.
Hannibal
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He’s probably our best player to defend around our net. Tourigny kind of acknoledge it on the radio the other day.
I’m so happy that he found his game back.
I’m so happy that he found his game back.
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I think it proves that MSL was not hating on Xhekaj. He was playing like shit for a long time and MSL was coaching him to be a better defensman.
Its easy to forget but this guy was never drafted. He was working at Cotsco and he was far from having a shot at professionnal hockey.
Next thing you know he's a defensman in the NHL playing for a historical club being a fan favorite and getting the big paycheck. Im sure he believe that he was untouchable at this point, and its normal.
I think Martin St Louis was hard on him because if he wants to have a long career in the NHL he needs more than just being a tough guy and he have all the tools to be a good hockey player. All that time when he was bench or was playing less was because MSL was not satisfied by his play, and I got to say it he was right. Xhekaj start to play under his limits and he's way more efficient. Im not afraid that his offensive sense and toughness will be there but now he's working on being reliable so he's not harmful to the team.
I hope he continue to develop like this and improve on the defensive side. Its the only way I see him being a Habs for a long time. Establishing himself as a big hard defensive dman with huge shoots and able to drop the glove when needed
Its easy to forget but this guy was never drafted. He was working at Cotsco and he was far from having a shot at professionnal hockey.
Next thing you know he's a defensman in the NHL playing for a historical club being a fan favorite and getting the big paycheck. Im sure he believe that he was untouchable at this point, and its normal.
I think Martin St Louis was hard on him because if he wants to have a long career in the NHL he needs more than just being a tough guy and he have all the tools to be a good hockey player. All that time when he was bench or was playing less was because MSL was not satisfied by his play, and I got to say it he was right. Xhekaj start to play under his limits and he's way more efficient. Im not afraid that his offensive sense and toughness will be there but now he's working on being reliable so he's not harmful to the team.
I hope he continue to develop like this and improve on the defensive side. Its the only way I see him being a Habs for a long time. Establishing himself as a big hard defensive dman with huge shoots and able to drop the glove when needed
Yeah the MSL hates Xhekaj and doesn't want him to play physical narrative was pure fan/media fabrication.
He's settled down his game while still maintaining his intimidating and physical presence, it's a fine balance and he needed to find it.
He's so valuable on the ice, he needs to continue to play his game and stop listening to people who just want him to fight so they can be entertained.
He's settled down his game while still maintaining his intimidating and physical presence, it's a fine balance and he needed to find it.
He's so valuable on the ice, he needs to continue to play his game and stop listening to people who just want him to fight so they can be entertained.
