Player Discussion Arber Xhekaj: The Sheriff

[boompuffboom]

very nice.

i liked what i saw. happy i'm not the only one!

 

[holy]

I have never loved a players last name so much. Really gives us that X factor.

 

[Sterling Archer]

Love to see a player invited to camp and earn a contract. Well deserved and hope he continues his growth. really liked what I saw from him and he stood out.

 

[montreal]

congrats to him on earning a contract. Though now if Norlinder is sent back to Sweden the Habs will only be able to go to 48 contracts. Assuming Guhle goes back to the WHL, we would be at 47 contracts so not much room.

If you bend reality you can look at this as the Habs picking him in the 7th round in 2019 at 206th OA instead Ruscheinski. (runs for cover for bringing up he who shall not be named)

 

[Tyson]

Great news! Smart to send him to the OHL.

 

[Adam Michaels]

congrats to him on earning a contract. Though now if Norlinder is sent back to Sweden the Habs will only be able to go to 48 contracts. Assuming Guhle goes back to the WHL, we would be at 47 contracts so not much room.

If you bend reality you can look at this as the Habs picking him in the 7th round in 2019 at 206th OA instead Ruscheinski. (runs for cover for bringing up he who shall not be named)

It is a way to think about it, though. Xhekaj over Ruscheinski (also runs for cover for bringing up he who shall not be named).

 

[HABitual Fan]

A big physical defenseman with the nickname AX, what's not to like?

 

[Adam Michaels]

A big physical defenseman with the nickname AX, what's not to like?

 

[overlords]

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Just seeing their branding gives me highschool locker room PTSD episodes

 

[HABitual Fan]

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Maybe Struble will be called Smash?

 

[GotTheMovesLikeJagr]

I don’t believe it. That’s a made up computer randomly generated name.

My guess would be Albanian

 

[Adam Michaels]

Maybe Struble will be called Smash?

Struble is Greek God.

 

[Max2]

He's got quite the duster as well.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Junior teams are allowed to carry 3 overagers. Kitchener's GM confirms that Xhekaj will be one of them.

 

[HABitual Fan]

Saw on the Rangers board he might be named captain now that he is returning, but a lock for a letter for sure

 

[Heffyhoof]

Considering he would've missed a lot of playing time due to recent circumstances a year of being an overager and getting top minutes is probably the best bet for his development.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Good move to be in the O might he able to build up his offense some.

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[Habs10Habs]

So happy for the kid. I'm looking forward to see how he develops over the next few years.

 

[Habano]

Love this signing. Good luck Arber!

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Was he not eligible for the AHL?

Anyways, good for him. He didn't really give the habs a reason to cut him, but the numbers game was eventually going to come into play.

He is, but he didn't play at all last year due to Covid and Laval is loaded on D. It's much better for him to do an overage year in OHL and get a lot of playing time rather than being another part on an over crowded D unit in Laval.

All round good decision to sign him & send him to OHL. Gives us another good D prospect. Great find by Montreal.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

From working to Costco to a NHL contract

Damn, if he worked at the Kitchener Costco that's the one I shop at. Good for him for getting a job during a pandemic. I like this kid.

 

[beowulf]

Damn, if he worked at the Kitchener Costco that's the one I shop at. Good for him for getting a job during a pandemic. I like this kid.

Guess no school.

 

[JianYang]

Damn, if he worked at the Kitchener Costco that's the one I shop at. Good for him for getting a job during a pandemic. I like this kid.

Hopefully he stays clear from Kitchener Leslie.

 

[overlords]

Hopefully he stays clear from Kitchener Leslie.

That new paycheque should help him steer clear of any Kitchener railroads or illicit activities under the Queensboro bridge.