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Surprising statement from Arber Xhekaj regarding his future with fighting

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Guillaume Bergeron
July 31, 2024 (8:50 PM)

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Arber Xhekaj appeared to be a very happy man when he met with Quebec journalists yesterday after signing a new deal with the Canadiens.

The rugged defenseman has signed a two-year contract worth a total of $2.6 million. It's widely agreed that this is a very favorable deal for the Montreal Canadiens.

During a Zoom conference, the player known as "The Sheriff" discussed various topics with journalists. Naturally, he is pleased with his new contract and confirmed that he is fully recovered from a shoulder surgery.

Xhekaj also talked about his "tough guy" role with the Canadiens. It seems that this role is making a comeback with the presence of players like Matt Rempe, Ryan Reaves, and Nicolas Deslauriers.

Regardless, Arber Xhekaj is a valuable asset for the Tricolore in this regard. He also understands what is expected of him for the team led by Martin St-Louis:

Arber Xhekaj on his reputation as a fighter: "I know what I can do on the ice... having that aspect in my game, as a defenseman, and the other half is being that 'physical beast' who can fight if necessary... you don't want to take liberties with my teammates because I'm here!"

- via Priyanta Emrith @HabsInHighHeels

Intéressant. Arber Xhekaj est donc un joueur important, puisqu'il est unique en son genre, pour les Canadiens de Montréal.

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