Prospect Info: Florian Xhekaj

[ReimanSum1908]

Oh, god. You'd think we'd have learned from trying to draft face-punchers like Crisp.

 

[Habs13]

Apparently the draft has been saved.

I wouldn't say that. Maybe we saved the 4th line five years from now though!?!

 

[Habs]

If Sportsnet waited a year they could have done a story on both brothers at once, now they have to do it again

 

[Et le But]

Seems like a Connor Crisp esque selection to me...but hey, one Xhekaj brother already proved everyone wrong, why not another

 

[LastWordArmy]

Absolutely hate drafting a 19 year old who was less than 0.5 ppg in the OHL.

 

[Habs]

Seems like a Connor Crisp esque selection to me...but hey, one Xhekaj brother already proved everyone wrong, why not another

the Brent Gretzky effect

 

[Harry Kakalovich]

Can't say I'm a fan of the pick, but if he makes the NHL I will change my mind...

 

[Lockin17]

what a waste of a pick just to please Arber ...

 

[OldCraig71]

What's not to love? This speaks volumes about how they feel about Arber and no doubt his baby bro has the same tough dgaf attitude as his brother. I like it.

 

[HabSgt]

Habs lineup for 2028

 

[BaseballCoach]

He's already 19. Was he draft eligible last year?

Accordihg to hockeydb, he never played hockey before.

 

[nilan30]

Well to waste a 4th on him at least prove they want to keep Arber long term with the team which is great news!

My thoughts exactly. Arber is in my mind very valuable and they need to keep him around despite the glut of D prospects.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

what a waste of a pick just to please Arber ...

I wanted Florian to help beat up other teams - and all Tkachuks. 4th round pick might be high but there isn't much left by then anyway.

 

[Ozmodiar]

Considering how much his brother improved around the same age, he's worth taking a gamble on assuming he has a similar work ethic.

Yeah, I think the play here is they’re hoping for a late bloomer.

I watched them both play for the Bulldogs and Arber was much bigger and imposing. Florian rather thin and you wouldn’t notice him if you weren’t looking for the name.

Having said that - 2 years difference. Dude can fill out and improve under their watch. I like it.

 

[Beendair Donedat]

We will have to make sure he’s hired on at Costco this summer to help with the training.

 

[No More Subban]

our wifi just got upgraded

 

[red devil]

 

[Wats]

our wifi just got upgraded

They decided to activate 2 factor authentication

 

[Captain97]

I like this

 

[ChesterNimitz]

Absolutely hate drafting a 19 year old who was less than 0.5 ppg in the OHL.

I strongly suspect that he wasn’t drafted for his scoring ability.

 

[Captain97]

I strongly suspect that he wasn’t drafted for his scoring ability.

He was drafted to be a meaner Pezzetta. 15-20 points, PK, and actually scare the crap out of people.

 

[Miller Time]

A bit of a reach. Reminds me of the Pezzeta pick

Let's hope it turns out as good as the Pezetta pick!

 

[TennisMenace]

He is also a Tough SOB like his brother

I like hearing this….with so many small guys we still a few good tough men to patrol the ice and make sure guys aren’t getting enthusiastic to hurt our little guys.

He was drafted to be a meaner Pezzetta. 15-20 points, PK, and actually scare the crap out of people.

I like Pezz’s enthusiasm and he is a great 4th line player….but I kind of wish he would take some fighting lessons from big George L.

 

[Chili]

The only question I have is does he skate well? Watching Kolesar's impact for Vegas in the playoffs, physicality alone can be an important role.

 

[Jee]