Value of: Arber Xhekaj

[HuGort]

Just to put some feelers out there. What could Habs get Xhekaj?

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[Canadienna]

Just to put some feelers out there. What could Habs get Xhekaj?

Bruises and regret.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Just to put some feelers out there. What could Habs get Xhekaj?

Second or third

 

[HuGort]

Second or third

Not near enough

 

[Mrfenn92]

Not near enough

Ok

 

[Maple Leaf]

His nickname is wifey

 

[Heldig]

Not near enough

Well he certainly is not worth a 1st. What the heck do you think Montreal would get for him in a trade? He is a #6 or 7 D on one of the worst teams in the league.

 

[dirtydanglez]

a 3rd or 4th.

 

[Boud]

It’s a bit odd with him because typically you want your defensemen to stay out of the box but he plays that enforcer role out there and he’s constantly racking PIMs. On top of it he has the profile of a penalty killer, you usually want your bottom pairing guys and bottom 6 forwards to have one differentiating quality whether that be PK,PP, Faceoff specialist, etc.

So you have a guy that’s always in the box, who’s average to below average at everything other than physicality, and that might not be available to PK because he’s the one taking penalties.

Because he’s a pugilist, and being one of the first real enforcers in Montreal for a long time, it has created this type of situation where what he brings on the ice to help a team win hockey games is not close to his reputation amongst the Habs fanbase. He has more emotional value to Montreal’s fanbase than he does as a hockey player.

I think a team would take a flyer on him for a 2nd/3rd or a younger guy who can’t crack a roster.

I really don’t see a team giving more than that for him, and the only reason I could see a team giving up to a 2nd rounder is because he’s big and physical and the league always puts value on these guys … often more than they should. IE Josh Anderson.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Just to put some feelers out there. What could Habs get Xhekaj?

I would say a team could potentially give up a 3rd for him… Possibly an added lower end prospect attached to that 3rd. His value isn’t very much at all in a trade. Also his physical play that he was known for last season doesn’t seem to be the same as it was last year. Unsure if he had to adjust his style of play due to the injuries he has had already or what.

In my opinion though the best way to move him though would be if he was a part of a bigger trade. Like if Habs were looking to acquire something significant and Wifi was involved in the package deal from Montreal.

 

[HuGo Sham]

I would say a team could potentially give up a 3rd for him… Possibly an added lower end prospect attached to that 3rd. His value isn’t very much at all in a trade. Also his physical play that he was known for last season doesn’t seem to be the same as it was last year. Unsure if he had to adjust his style of play due to the injuries he has had already or what.

In my opinion though the best way to move him though would be if he was a part of a bigger trade. Like if Habs were looking to acquire something significant and Wifi was involved in the package deal from Montreal.

There’s 0 incentive for Habs to trade him for that return. They don’t need to deal him, they’ll hold onto him and hope he develops. No one’s doing the Habs a favour by giving them more of the same of what they already have.
Teams and fans of those teams want him for the same reason the Habs want him.

Hughes will preach patience

 

[NyQuil]

There’s 0 incentive for Habs to trade him for that return. They don’t need to deal him, they’ll hold onto him and hope he develops. No one’s doing the Habs a favour by giving them more of the same of what they already have.
Teams and fans of those teams want him for the same reason the Habs want him.

Hughes will preach patience

That’s fine, but that’s still his value.

He’s playing on the team with the leakiest defence in the league and he still doesn’t start every game.

Patience is fine in this scenario but the jury is still out as to whether he’ll have a long NHL career.

I’d certainly take a flyer on him as I like what he brings but for a 3rd at best.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

There’s 0 incentive for Habs to trade him for that return. They don’t need to deal him, they’ll hold onto him and hope he develops. No one’s doing the Habs a favour by giving them more of the same of what they already have.
Teams and fans of those teams want him for the same reason the Habs want him.

Hughes will preach patience

yup exactly

makes no sense to trade him i agree

 

[Bouboumaster]

That’s fine, but that’s still his value.

And a bad opinion at that

 

[Sensatauro]

Guys value is less then a second round pick. Dudes a liability and only good to entertain shit teams. No contender will pay shit for him. Outside Montreal noone gives a f*** about him. So Montreal should keep him until they are good and then send him to the moon thanking him for the fun memories. No team seriously trying to win will use him for more then spot duty.

 

[HuGo Sham]

That’s fine, but that’s still his value.

He’s playing on the team with the leakiest defence in the league and he still doesn’t start every game.

Patience is fine in this scenario but the jury is still out as to whether he’ll have a long NHL career.

I’d certainly take a flyer on him as I like what he brings but for a 3rd at best.

his value is what a team will pay for him.
I'm sure you'd take a flyer on him, as would many teams / fanbases.
patience is a virtue with young Dmen. you guys always happy with Chabot?

He isn't available for a 3rd, and I believe habs will continue to develop him

 

[Moose Head]

Lots of AXE haters in here , weird flex
considering he's a 5-6 , what's to hate?! Good deal , hopefully he can still improve

Habs Derangement Syndrome

 

[HuGo Sham]

Guys value is less then a second round pick. Dudes a liability and only good to entertain shit teams. No contender will pay shit for him. Outside Montreal noone gives a f*** about him. So Montreal should keep him until they are good and then send him to the moon thanking him for the fun memories. No team seriously trying to win will use him for more then spot duty.

rent free. you gave enough of a shit to go on a rant in his trade thread

 

[Sensatauro]

rent free. you gave enough of a shit to go on a rant in his trade thread

Yeah rent free. This is a hockey message board for fans that are big hockey fans. The average hockey fan isn't an hf poster. Outside Montreal noone gives a f about the guy. Period.

 

[Spargon]

Well he certainly is not worth a 1st. What the heck do you think Montreal would get for him in a trade? He is a #6 or 7 D on one of the worst teams in the league.

But he punches stuff and has a cool name/nickname. At least 1st + top prospect

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

Yeah rent free. This is a hockey message board for fans that are big hockey fans. The average hockey fan isn't an hf poster. Outside Montreal noone gives a f about the guy. Period.

And nobody is asking you to *give a F* yet here you are..

 

[deca guard]

bergrren from detroit

 

[AvatarAang]

Not near enough

lol everyone on the habs is worth a 1st round pick

Even the bums that can barely make the habs roster. The same roster that is consistently finishing at the bottom of the league.

Not sure how a healthy scratch is worth a 1st round pick according to Montreal fans

 

[HuGo Sham]

Yeah rent free. This is a hockey message board for fans that are big hockey fans. The average hockey fan isn't an hf poster. Outside Montreal noone gives a f about the guy. Period.

I'm sure no one outside of the millions of habs fans cares about Arber, but you sure cared enough to pop up in here and rage message

 

[Heldig]

They should try him at 4th line RW.