The Montreal Canadiens made an intriguing choice in the last draft by selecting Arber Xhekaj's brother, Florian, at the 101st overall pick. Like the Canadiens' defenseman, the Hamilton Bulldogs forward has experienced an extraordinary growth spurt in recent months, now standing at 6'4" and weighing close to 200 pounds.
After a rather disappointing offensive season (25 points in 68 games), the CH prospect is showing real progress this season, with six goals and four assists (10 points) in thirteen games. In addition to making a significant contribution on the scoresheet, Xhekaj is also known for his very robust style of play, having been ejected three times since the start of the year.
A particularly unusual scene occurred in last night's game, where the forward, after scoring his second goal of the evening, took the opportunity to taunt the opposing fans and immediately jumped into the fray.
Clearly, Florian Xhekaj has the same temperament as his brother, Arber, which is very promising for the future.
