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Arber Xhekaj fights Ryan Reaves



clip from Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct. 11th, 2023

Arber Xhekaj got an additional 2 minute minor for Instigating and a game misconduct.

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  1. Love reaves reaction. He didn’t really loose the fight since he never had balance from the start… xhekaj played it smart, never gave time for reaves to get balance and send his message that he is there for all his teammates

  2. I mean that wasn't even really a fight but ok. Nobody threw any punches and seems like Wifi went for a takedown without throwing any. I expect more from both of them.

  3. Is there a specific reason the NHL keeps letting Reeves get away with boarding? Do they just put the whistle away and hope they get a fight out of it? Are they scared of him? Does the rulebook state that boarding can only be called on smaller players who are less likely to injure an opponent? What?

  4. That wasn't a fight, that was one guy grabbing another and pushing him into the goal so he didn't get hit. I give the kid credit for going after Reaves but it certainly wasn't a fight. Reaves was the only one to throw a punch there but the kid did seem to throw a knee.

  5. Love the fact there is still hockeys players like xhekaj in the game. Such a old school player. Is it too early to say hes the league heavyweight champ ?

  6. When i found out the leafs signed ryan reeves, i was a little nervous if Xhekaj could get the job done… i am no longer nervous.
    Arber Xhekaj just sat that man down like he was his son… the rest of the league take note, the sheriff is here

  7. as a leafs fan respect to xhekaj kid has heart.. put these 2 standing im sure it goes different but wifi gave him the works there

  8. Lol aint a bear fight he was happy to push him against the net, give him a tap on the pad center ice and lets see how tough he is😂

  9. This was not a fight. When two guys square off thats a fight. They'll fight again i guarantee it.. by the way i dispise the leafs…

  10. Reaves gutless puke, running 170 Lb evans. Maybe the habs should be running little michy marner.

  11. I like Xhekaj, but, he used the net to parachute out of that fight early instead of throwing fists.

  12. Nvm the fight… what in the absolute fuck are these calls? I swear, everytime the Habs play against the Leafs… I see the most bullshit ass calls.

    Edit: Just as I typed this out… yet another bullshit call.

  13. As a Leafs fan, I have nothing but respect for Xhekaj. He's tough as nails, plays physical, is a solid defender, and can throw bombs. In a game that is declining (imo) I really enjoy tuning in to watch him play. Sucks that players like him are becoming extinct

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