Arber Xhekaj transformed into a forward by the Montreal Canadiens: Kent Hughes has just officially announced that this is a discarded solution
Several observers have speculated since the beginning of the season about the possibility of transforming Arber Xhekaj into a forward.
A position change that would allow him to worry less about the huge organizational depth of the Habs in defense.
Let's remember, of course, that Xhekaj was used as a forward a few years ago in the junior ranks.
In short, in a recent interview granted to TVA Sports network, General Manager Kent Hughes settled this matter for good.
Arber Xhekaj will remain a defender and will not be transformed into a forward
This is a decision that had been taken with a certain Nicolas Deslauriers, but fortunately, we can forget about that with the Sheriff.
Regarding the possibility of seeing the defender transform into a forward, Hughes quickly dismissed this option. "It's not in our plans. If it were, he wouldn't be in Laval right now."
- Kent Hughes, via a text from TVA Sports
A good decision, in your opinion?
Xhekaj, 22 years old, 6 feet 4 inches and 240 pounds, has a solid production currently with the Rocket of Laval, after having collected 3 points in 17 games at the beginning of the season with the CH.
Credit: TVA Sports
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