New info surfaces on why Arber Xhekaj was scratched from the Canadiens' lineup
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We have new information regarding Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj.
A bit earlier today, the Canadiens caused a surprise by announcing that, in a very rare move, Martin St-Louis has changed his winning formula. He made a major change to his lineup even though the team won its most recent game, and it's Arber Xhekaj who pays the price.
Arber Xhekaj has indeed been taken out of the lineup in favor of young Adam Engström.
But that's not all!
Patrick Friolet reveals the possible reason why Martin St-Louis scratched Arber Xhekaj
According to his report, a few things happened during Saturday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs that bothered Martin St-Louis.
"Arber Xhekaj scratched.
He made a few bad plays that displeased the coach against the Leafs."
- Patrick Friolet, RDS
He made a few bad plays that displeased the coach against the Leafs."
- Patrick Friolet, RDS
This unexpected removal from the lineup would therefore be due to a few bad plays by Xhekaj against the Leafs that displeased head coach Martin St-Louis.
For his part, Sportsnet journalist Eric Engels added this:
"I'm a little surprised, but not totally.
Just didn't think any changes were coming to a winning lineup.
In any case, internal competition heating up, and the Canadiens will need to start regularly using reserves over this mad dash to the holidays."
- Eric Engels
Just didn't think any changes were coming to a winning lineup.
In any case, internal competition heating up, and the Canadiens will need to start regularly using reserves over this mad dash to the holidays."
- Eric Engels
And you, what is your opinion on this situation?
Do you agree with Martin St-Louis' decision to take out Arber Xhekaj in favor of young Adam Engström?
Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics
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NOVEMBRE 26 | 1981 ANSWERS New info surfaces on why Arber Xhekaj was scratched from the Canadiens' lineup Do you agree with Martin St-Louis' decision to take out Arber Xhekaj in favor of young Adam Engström? | ||
| Yes | 557 | 28.1 % |
| No | 1424 | 71.9 % |
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