Canadiens Announce Their Intentions for Florian Xhekaj's Official NHL Arrival Date
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I just came across an interesting article by Philippe Chênevert from the site HABSolumentFan, regarding Florian Xhekaj, who is, of course, the brother of Arber Xhekaj.
It discusses the possibility of seeing Florian Xhekaj with the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League as early as the start of next season.
It was also a topic discussed on BPM Sports:
"Will we have a bit more grit?
Did we pick up a guy for the 4th line too?
Is he strong enough to play on the 4th?
People talk about his speed.
Is he fast enough? Mature enough? Ready?
On the 4th line next year, you still have Jake Evans and Emil Heineman.
Where else would you play Heineman?
I think he'll be on the 4th [will play the other side]. There are also young guys coming up.
You've got Owen Beck, Oliver Kapanen.. there's a bunch pushing through!"
- Laraque and Gonzalez, BPM Sports
Did we pick up a guy for the 4th line too?
Is he strong enough to play on the 4th?
People talk about his speed.
Is he fast enough? Mature enough? Ready?
On the 4th line next year, you still have Jake Evans and Emil Heineman.
Where else would you play Heineman?
I think he'll be on the 4th [will play the other side]. There are also young guys coming up.
You've got Owen Beck, Oliver Kapanen.. there's a bunch pushing through!"
- Laraque and Gonzalez, BPM Sports
All of this reminded me of a major piece of news that flew a bit under the radar during the Canadiens' playoff run.
The Montreal Canadiens nearly called up Florian Xhekaj against the Washington Capitals
That information comes from Jean-Charles Lajoie, who also had the scoop about Arber Xhekaj's return to the lineup a bit earlier.
"There were intense internal discussions about whether or not to call up Florian Xhekaj."
- Jean-Charles Lajoie
- Jean-Charles Lajoie
That says a lot.
As the TFP expert pointed out yesterday, it shows one thing.
The Canadiens have made their intentions clear about Florian Xhekaj's official arrival in Martin St. Louis' lineup, and don't be surprised if the younger Xhekaj brother is in the Habs' lineup for opening night this fall.
Of course, it will all depend on his training camp, but he's likely to impress once again, and the Canadiens clearly intend to use him soon.
The Habs' intentions are clear.
We also recommend the following article on the subject:
Florian Xhekaj is shaping up to be a major acquisition!
Previously on HabsFanatics
| POLL | ||
MAI 9 | 3006 ANSWERS Canadiens Announce Their Intentions for Florian Xhekaj's Official NHL Arrival Date When do you see Florian Xhekaj playing his first regular-season game with the Canadiens? | ||
| First game of next season | 937 | 31.2 % |
| During next season | 1671 | 55.6 % |
| Not before the 2026-2027 season | 333 | 11.1 % |
| Never | 65 | 2.2 % |
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