Laval Rocket: Laval Rocket at Bridgeport Islanders, December 15th 3pm

[Tyson]

I knew the skill would emerge

 

[skidcells]

The Florian Xhekaj aka the unicorn coming out party.

 

[schwang26]

Too bad it isn’t a back to back against these guys. Laval really needed this

 

[Don D]

Can Habs imitate their little brothers?

 

[Rapala]

Probably Beck's worst game this season he has zero chemistry with Roy PP included.
But man I feel Xhekajed what a period by our youth.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

Florian almost tripled his production in one game :O Good for the kid, lets hope he'll keep that hot hand for a while.

 

[Kobe Armstrong]

5 primary points for Xhekaj, very nice

 

[teamfirst]

Been saying for a while they should play X with Beck and Davidson, hope this game help Vincent realize that this kid should have more offensive responsability.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

Good game for Farrell and Engstrom too. It's good that we have a deeper lineup this season and it's going to get even deeper with Gignac and Mesar coming back soon. ABB and Roy have gone a bit cold.

 

[Skip Bayless]

I knew the skill would emerge

For him, it's mainly a matter of becoming a reliable player in general. Pair that with his intangibles as a shit disturber, his size and deep game, we have a heck of a 4th liner, maybe a bit more.

I say he's 2 years away.

 

[montreal]

Xhekaj/Engstrom Assist 0:54
Xhekaj Goal/Farrell-Engstrom Assist 5:46
Trudeau Goal From Xhekaj 6:40
Xhekaj Goal From Davidson 7:06
Xhekaj Goal/Tuch-Farrell Assist 7:42
Davidson Goal Mailloux Assist 8:30

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Damn, what a game by Xhekaj Jr. A hatty and 2 apples for a 5 point game.

 

[jrom]

Been saying for a while they should play X with Beck and Davidson, hope this game help Vincent realize that this kid should have more offensive responsability.

I’m glad they’re playing him as a C

 

[Rapala]

Good game for Farrell and Engstrom too. It's good that we have a deeper lineup this season and it's going to get even deeper with Gignac and Mesar coming back soon. ABB and Roy have gone a bit cold.

A bit is being kind.
I liked RHP's game he had some jump this afternoon.

Been saying for a while they should play X with Beck and Davidson, hope this game help Vincent realize that this kid should have more offensive responsability.

I dunno I think Beck needs at least one winger who can skate with him I've always seen Tuch as a better option.
Beck with one of Roy or Davidson and Tuch.
I could also see Florian Beck and Tuch working but they really want Beck and Flojack to develop at center so it's never going to happen.

 

[teamfirst]

I’m glad they’re playing him as a C

I see him more as a winger power forward in the NHL, could be a very good 3rd or 4th liner, also easier to throw heavy check being on the wings whitout the center responsability

 

[Rapala]

Too bad it isn’t a back to back against these guys. Laval really needed this

Isn't this the team Mailloux scorched for the bulk of his points early on?
They are terrible.

 

[teamfirst]

A bit is being kind.
I liked RHP's game he had some jump this afternoon.

I dunno I think Beck needs at least one winger who can skate with him I've always seen Tuch as a better option.
Beck with one of Roy or Davidson and Tuch.
I could also see Florian Beck and Tuch working but they really want Beck and Flojack to develop at center so it's never going to happen.

Beck is defenitely a center as for X i really think he would fit better as a winger in the NHL

 

[Rapala]

Beck is defenitely a center as for X i really think he would fit better as a winger in the NHL

You may be right I saw him as a winger as well.
I thought he looked terrible at center in camp but he had a great start in Laval and was definitely a go to guy for Vincent at the time.

 

[teamfirst]

You may be right I saw him as a winger as well.
I thought he looked terrible at center in camp but he had a great start in Laval and was definitely a go to guy for Vincent at the time.

I defenitely see him as a future bottom six forward with the Habs and would love to see him getting more offensive opportunity in Laval, dont really care if it is as a center or on the wings but he should play with better offensive guy imo.

 

[Tyson]

Great to see a breakout game for Florian Xhekaj.

 

[HuGo Sham]

For him, it's mainly a matter of becoming a reliable player in general. Pair that with his intangibles as a shit disturber, his size and deep game, we have a heck of a 4th liner, maybe a bit more.

I say he's 2 years away.

Agreed. I’ve also watched quite a bit of Laval. He needs to work on his skating but the snarl and fearlessness are there. He’s only played like 25 pro games. He needs a bit more seasoning but I think he’ll play for habs. Someone mentioned (forgot who) they see him as a Adam Lowry type of player

 

[Team_Spirit]

All X goals were very similar

Michou would be proud. Show the tape to the Habs over 6'2.

 

[HelloBellyvo]

Xhekaj/Engstrom Assist 0:54
Xhekaj Goal/Farrell-Engstrom Assist 5:46
Trudeau Goal From Xhekaj 6:40
Xhekaj Goal From Davidson 7:06
Xhekaj Goal/Tuch-Farrell Assist 7:42
Davidson Goal Mailloux Assist 8:30

thanks for the clip, Montreal, it made me smile

 

[Runner77]

 

[Fatbiggie]

Wow incredible stuff from Florian, can’t wait to see in a Habs jersey