Prospect Info: [2023 - 101st] Florian Xhekaj (OHL - Brantford Bulldogs)

[Rapala]

He was great in game 5, does so many things well out there and is just a nasty piece of business to play against. I'd say he's more physically aggressive then his brother, dude loves to cross check people.

You hear that Ducherov. Coming soon enough to a theatre near you.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

I find his skating to be good. Everyone is saying he needs to work on it. I think he will improve but its not a weakness to me. Am i missing something?

Like his brother he’s a great natural athlete. Would be fun to have the new age Bash Brothers in Florian and Arber.

 

[Adam Michaels]

I asked Anthony Marcotte if he hears the same thing as Leroux regarding Florian joining Laval. Marcotte told me he also hears that he will join Laval to end the season. In his reply, he mentioned he expects him to be around the entourage the Rocket. So I'm not sure if he meant he will play or just be around them.

I imagine with 4 games left and any potential playoffs, he might get in at least one game.

And if they also bring in Tuch, who could become available after Thursday or at the latest after Saturday (if BU make the final). Those are two guys I picture being on a shit disturber line who use their size to create some havoc with their forecheck and maybe contribute offensively, as they both have it in them.

I can picture a Xhekaj - Condotta - Tuch line being servants of chaos.

 

[Tyson]

I asked Anthony Marcotte if he hears the same thing as Leroux regarding Florian joining Laval. Marcotte told me he also hears that he will join Laval to end the season. In his reply, he mentioned he expects him to be around the entourage the Rocket. So I'm not sure if he meant he will play or just be around them.

I imagine with 4 games left and any potential playoffs, he might get in at least one game.

And if they also bring in Tuch, who could become available after Thursday or at the latest after Sunday (if BU make the final). Those are two guys I picture being on a shit disturber line who use their size to create some havoc with their forecheck and maybe contribute offensively, as they both have it in them.

I can picture a Xhekaj - Condotta - Tuch line being servants of chaos.

Good Intel, thanks

 

[Team_Spirit]

Here we go red here we go ~~~

Someone from Ontario needs to try fb burrito and report

 

[Adam Michaels]

If Florian is signed to an ELC that starts next year and an AHL ATO to join Laval for the rest of this season, I think it means he will be officially turning pro.

He will turn 20 in late June. And if I'm not mistaken, I don't think his contract is eligible to slide next year if he is sent to Junior because he'll be 20 before a certain date (I believe it's December 31st). So IF they sign him to an ELC, we should expect him to be playing pro next season.

 

[WeThreeKings]

If Florian is signed to an ELC that starts next year and an AHL ATO to join Laval for the rest of this season, I think it means he will be officially turning pro.

He will turn 20 in late June. And if I'm not mistaken, I don't think his contract is eligible to slide next year if he is sent to Junior because he'll be 20 before a certain date (I believe it's December 31st). So IF they sign him to an ELC, we should expect him to be playing pro next season.

Godin and Basu said the decision would be made in training camp next year.

 

[Rapala]

Godin and Basu said the decision would be made in training camp next year.

As it should be.
There is likely to be some significant growth and strength increase over the summer.
His improvement this year will put an intense focus on his regimen.

 

[schwang26]

I asked Anthony Marcotte if he hears the same thing as Leroux regarding Florian joining Laval. Marcotte told me he also hears that he will join Laval to end the season. In his reply, he mentioned he expects him to be around the entourage the Rocket. So I'm not sure if he meant he will play or just be around them.

I imagine with 4 games left and any potential playoffs, he might get in at least one game.

And if they also bring in Tuch, who could become available after Thursday or at the latest after Saturday (if BU make the final). Those are two guys I picture being on a shit disturber line who use their size to create some havoc with their forecheck and maybe contribute offensively, as they both have it in them.

I can picture a Xhekaj - Condotta - Tuch line being servants of chaos.

Could be a case of too little too late. Laval may have screwed any playoff chances already

 

[Stoneburg]

Here we go red here we go ~~~

Someone from Ontario needs to try fb burrito and report

It is like the Subway of burritos. There are a few similar places around. While you order your burrito, then they ask you, do you want brown or black beans? etc. I find it a bit expensive given the ingredients are inexpensive, but then I am frugal. I have eaten there a few times, and it was always good. I am partial to Mexican food.

 

[overlords]

Here we go red here we go ~~~

Someone from Ontario needs to try fb burrito and report

If there's no extra charge for guac, then I, a guac hater, am subsidizing the guac lovers. I simply cannot abide this.

 

[Whitesnake]

Unless he's hurt..no idea why he's not already signed....

 

[Rozz]

Here we go red here we go ~~~

Someone from Ontario needs to try fb burrito and report

I go to the one in Niagara falls all the time! it's great for chain taco place ... mmmm.... now I need me a whole mess of tacos...

 

[JoelWarlord]

 

[BergevinBurner]

Their last 4 games should be fun to watch. Hopefully they can win out against Belleville in the last 2 games to make playoffs, it'd be a great experience for so many of the young guys on the team.

 

[japhi]

Love it. Late draft pick, has huge year in Junior, and gets the reward.

 

[xX SEYF Xx]

950k cap hit ELC starting next season
Cant wait to see this lad in the pros

 

[teamfirst]

Could be a case of too little too late. Laval may have screwed any playoff chances already

Homme de peu de foi, au contraire winning the 3 on 3 weekend give them the chance to have their faith in their hands, they need to win 3 out of 4 including the 2 games against Belleville, doable

 

[schwang26]

My god. Anderson now Dvorak!!! Do they think they’re gearing up for the playoffs or something?

Wrong thread

 

[1909]

Love it. Late draft pick, has huge year in Junior, and gets the reward.

4th round is not " late"

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

4th round is not " late"

It is still a round where it is rare to even get a player that makes the NHL.

 

[Tyson]

It is still a round where it is rare to even get a player that makes the NHL.

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[dackelljuneaubulis02]

4th round is not " late"

It’s as late as late gets without being ‘late’

 

[Rapala]

It’s as late as late gets without being ‘late’

Any hit after the first round is late in my books.
Nowadays with the number of teams in the league late in the first round is late.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Any hit after the first round is late in my books.
Nowadays with the number of teams in the league late in the first round is late.

Exactly.