Florian Xhekaj Sends Strong Message And Issues Clear Warning: 'It's Going to Hurt'
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We had quite a bit of action today live from Brossard at the Montreal Canadiens' 2025 rookie camp.
Ivan Demidov dazzled the crowd, as usual.
Jacob Fowler was also excellent in net, but another player stole the spotlight.. Florian Xhekaj!
Florian Xhekaj Has Already Issued His Warning at the Canadiens' 2025 Rookie Camp
He wants to be a Tom Wilson, he wants to be physical, he wants to defend his teammates, and he wants to be a surprise!
Arber's younger brother also revealed that he now weighs 220 pounds - he added 15 pounds of muscle this summer!
As TVA Sports journalist Anthony Martineau mentioned, it's going to hurt!
"Florian Xhekaj is clearly much more imposing than last year.
It's going to hurt.
No matter where he plays."
It's going to hurt.
No matter where he plays."
That pretty much sums up the message Florian Xhekaj himself delivered at his press conference - though in a more direct way, let's say..
We can't wait to see him in action, especially during the preseason games in Montreal.
Florian Xhekaj, 21 years old, tallied 35 points in 69 games, including an impressive 24 goals in his AHL rookie season.
He also racked up 175 penalty minutes (in 69 games).
Still on the list of storylines to watch at this Canadiens 2025 rookie camp, take note of this:
Here we go!
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