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'It's the end of his career in Montreal': Former Canadien delivers a stark message about Arber Xhekaj's future
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The play of defenseman Arber Xhekaj continues to stir discussion in the media, and in the last few minutes, there was a major segment about him on the airwaves of BPM Sports.
On Tuesday night, following another difficult loss at the Bell Centre, this time against the Ottawa Senators, Martin St. Louis was once again repeatedly questioned about his defensemen, and of course specifically about Xhekaj. Let's just say he had a very short fuse and was extremely curt in his answers.
"I'm disappointed the way our team defended tonight." - Martin St-Louis
That said, he still mentioned that he trusts the judgment of his rugged young defenceman when it comes to dealing with a troublemaker like Kurtis MacDermid.
"Three years ago, I would have these conversations with Arber. I think he's figured it out. I trust him." - MSL
If there's one person who did not appreciate how Arber Xhekaj behaved Tuesday night, it's former Montreal Canadien (now BPM Sports host) Gilbert Delorme. Let's just say he did not mince his words when describing what happened with Xhekaj.
A serious message from Gilbert Delorme to Arber Xhekaj following the game against the Ottawa Senators
He seems to believe Xhekaj has no usefulness left for this team.
"The Sheriff doesn't drop the gloves anymore!
It's the end of his career in Montreal!"
- Gilbert Delorme, on Arber Xhekaj refusing to drop the gloves against Kurtis MacDermid.
It's the end of his career in Montreal!"
- Gilbert Delorme, on Arber Xhekaj refusing to drop the gloves against Kurtis MacDermid.
Do you agree with him? Do you believe Arber Xhekaj's career with the Montreal Canadiens is coming to an end?
Personally, I will always sincerely want the team to find a role for a true throwback like Xhekaj, but it's obvious that in the medium term - with Mike Matheson, Noah Dobson, Kaiden Guhle, Lane Hutson, Alexandre Carrier, David Reinbacher, Adam Engstrom, and others - it could become more difficult for him to break into the top six on defence.
That said, he is absolutely capable of doing it!
