OK Guys.. It’s time to take a look at some of the highlights from the Montréal Canadiens skills competition earlier today.. Arber Xhekaj was a standout. Not only did he win the hardest shot competition, but his shot was actually over 107mph.. Which is incredible.. Right up there with the likes of Shea Weber and Zdeno Chara! Lets chat about it!
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this guy has the potential to be this generations chara. feel free to send him to the avs.
Remember Subban blasting absolute slappers from the point. I would love nothing more than to see Xhekaj on the powerplay drilling pucks to the net the way Subban used to. And especially with how insane Slaf has been with puck retrieval lately. If it goes in it goes in, if it goes wide or deflects wide there's a damn good chance Slaf is going to get the puck back and if it hits the goalie or a player in front of the net and rebounds anywhere close to Caufield or Suzuki it's probably getting put in the back of the net.
Imagine putting Xhekaj on PP1, feeding pucks to the CSS Line.
yes, please sign him for 15 years
and am i the only one feeling like it had been a while since i saw the habs have fun at one of these and not feel like they were there because it is mandatory?
love to see it
He’s starting to remind me of Scott Stevens. Got a ways to go yet, but he is that style of player.
There shouldn't be a team in the NHL that doesn't want Arber. He is a unicorn and Montréal would be horribly wrong to consider anything realistic in return for him. I firmly believe Florian will be at least a 4th liner too. Thats serious potential for the Habs to be one of the toughest teams in the league in the not so distant future especially if Struble, Ghule and Mailloux can be part of it all as well. With Slafkovsky and Reinbacher added to the mix thats some major size to complement the skill.
Just sign this kid to the longest term possible and forget about it!
Holy shit junkie that thing was HUMPIN
they better not trade arber we all remember when mario trembley hubris cost us Donald Brashear that started a long decent in to the icy hell since 1996 Kent hughes watch out
Civic, Evy and Sheriff Weber brings us a cup. Quit it.
If people are always knocking on the door wanting to trade for the guy, there must be something very special about him. He's a keeper in my books.
Seeing Xhekaj in Kitchener for several season's, can say the team played better when he was in the line up compared to when he wasn't. More to his game than a goon.
He's a beast, but I think he's gotta be well supported in order to remain humble and responsible.
FRANCHISE. PLAYER. PERIOD. (And we didn't even have to trade PK for him!!!)
Keep Xhekaj for god sakes. Why would you trade him for mid foder, not what we need…
Not sure why you compare him to Weber…
If he could ever be a Souray light with a mega touch of physicality, I will be ecstasic! 🎉
This guy is amazing hockey player and person
I can’t believe he’s even considered in the trade talks. After all the great moves Hughes has made he couldn’t possibly tarnish that with such a boneheaded move
Josh Anderson showing off accuracy? 😂😂😂
Xhekaj isn't being traded. But his contract should've been extended by now. He's getting more expensive every day.
It's so sad that fans have to be constantly reminded that Xhekai is a legit player… so sad!
As long as he stays away from Barbashev.
I agree 100 percent. There is far more to Xhekaj than his fists. He has skill and a truly wicked slapshot that reminds me of Steve Shutt, remember him? he had quite the slapshot back in the eighties, and even before he retired he could still shoot the puck well, I see this in Arber and he's a defenceman, not a winger. The Habs had better to keep this guy, and well consider this, if they get Florian too, that would be awesome!
Thats the thing about the official skills competition. Its only taking measurements of 30 or so all stars. Theres hundreds of guys in the league and theyre all damn good hockey players with different skill sets. Im sure the hardest shooter will never make an allstar team and same goes for the other events.
Wish the skills comp would bring in the players that are good at that skill. It should be a league wide event. Not just the allstars
This kid has tons of potential. The total package.
Arbs best never get traded
I was surprised when Arbe scored that one, and it showed 102 plus something MPH. Has anybody else seen a goal scored where the thing says 102 mph in an actual game situation? Just wondering. I can't recall seeing it.
I hope we keep him home go HABS
Chakaj 😂
It's all bs.
Anderson: great accuracy during practice, misses the net when it matters.
He’s a monster in the making. Sign him for another 8 years NOW!
Xhekaj is the first jersey I bought in five years. Love this guy. If they trade him, I am getting my Habs tattoo lazered off.
Canadiens management have a tendency to trade very good prospects of established players who perform very well, generate energy, excitement and that the fans love. There reasons why they do so ( disagreement with piers, management, rumors of affairs, etc.)
Think about back in the days; Chris Chelios, Patrick Roy, Pk Subban, Kovalev).
In final, they rarely get the high hand after the trade.
PLEASE KEEP THIS ONE WITH THE TEAM FOR GOD SAKE!!!!
Arber Xhekaj don't mess with Costco Cart boy! He's been my favourite Habs Defenseman alongside Former V.Mete & retired R.Diaz . If Vancouver dealt Guillaume Brisebois to the Habs that D line Guillaume brisebois & Arber Xhekaj would be dynamite
xhekaj brothers are a must for our future cup run
👍🏽 Not a Canadiens but this dude is a stud, coaches have a game break… I think the current coach is the dude to develop him….
April 7th at Madison Square garden the sheriff vs the reaper
100 % agree. Xhekaj is unique. He can hit, shoot, score, fight, and he seems to be a leader in the room. You don't trade a guy like that, you build a team around him.
My man, Xhekaj! Loves the guy
Great job my brother , thank God someone else see s it the way i do. Although i knew we were on the same page . I ve been pissing all over the coaching staff for not utilizing his shot . He is the best defensemen for the point on the powerplay. I knew in my mind hes got the hardest shot in the league. And i think he ld be way better than Matheson on the powerplay if they ld work with him in practice. Ithink all he ld have to work on is making sure he doesnt get beat at the blueline holding it in . Other than that ,i think he ld have it down and would be nore of a threat. I knew he had the hardest shot back at the start of last season when i seen it . He s got a Sheldon Souray shot. Thats why i m so pissed with the coaching staff. You hit the nail onthw head they need to start giving him more one one attention in practice in his development. You know for me Xhekja , Slav , and Guhle are my favorites . I really think these three will be having a huge impact on habs future. And they got to stop usi g Guhle on the right side, he s thw future no 1 dman. Keep to his strength ,let Matheson move to the right side he ll be gone in 2 yrs .
There's no way Habs management would be dumb enough to trade Arber. But when he rips the twine on Centre Bell nets, he should have to pay for the repair.
Finally somebody tells it like it is. thank you very much! long time habs fan speaking here.
Love him hope we keep him around he’s going to be the next ovi and still be playing long after I die!
Amber sortve reminds me of Sheldon Souray, can play hit and fight, hope he's a life time hab. Wish he didn't feel the need to fight alot though that's he's not a one trick pony. He's more.