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'Arber Xhekaj lost his mojo': Why his role on the Canadiens suddenly looks less secure
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The worst-case scenario is currently starting to materialize for the young Montreal Canadiens defenseman, Arber Xhekaj.
He is starting to lose his "Mojo," as Maxime Truman explains in his most recent piece.
It's the worst thing that could have happened for Xhekaj.
Is Arber Xhekaj starting to lose his identity and his usefulness for the Montreal Canadiens?
Let's also recall what was mentioned yesterday by Georges Laraque regarding Xhekaj:
"He's bigger and stronger than most of the guys he fights, and now he's doing it all wrong!"
- Georges Laraque
- Georges Laraque
Also see an excerpt from Max Truman's article about Xhekaj, following his stinging loss to Tanner Jeannot of the Boston Bruins.
"The Sheriff built a reputation as a tough guy and a respected figure around the league by winning his fights, often against very good pugilists. He justifies his spot in the lineup with his hits, his punches, and the imaginary inches he supposedly 'adds' to his teammates simply by being in the lineup.
With his fists, things have been going terribly for the older Xhekaj brother since the beginning of November. And I'm not convinced that right now his teammates feel a few inches taller when they jump over the boards. Why? Because Xhekaj has just lost his last three fights."
- DLC
With his fists, things have been going terribly for the older Xhekaj brother since the beginning of November. And I'm not convinced that right now his teammates feel a few inches taller when they jump over the boards. Why? Because Xhekaj has just lost his last three fights."
- DLC
Let's really hope Xhekaj finds his usefulness and his "edge" again quickly, because if players from other teams stop fearing him and if he doesn't become more effective at 5-on-5, it becomes difficult to justify his regular presence in the lineup.
Especially with a roster decision looming. Sooner or later, the Canadiens will have to pick between Jayden Struble and Arber Xhekaj.
And in your view, which one is the most useful in Montreal right now?
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| Jayden Struble | 439 | 43.4 % |
| Arber Xhekaj | 573 | 56.6 % |
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