Arber Xhekaj won't face Matt Rempe tonight and he's angry
Let's face it, Arber Xhekaj, the young Montreal Canadiens defenseman, is not having a very good start to the season.
Used to being a pillar of the regular lineup, he now finds himself as the team's seventh defenseman.
After playing in every game at the start of the season, due to the absence of Jayden Struble, Xhekaj will have to eat popcorn again, in the press box, against the New York Rangers, tonight. A second game in a row, for him.
Many were waiting for the famous duel between Xhekaj and Matt Rempe, but that will have to wait, once again.
Everything indicates that Michael Pezzetta could be the one to light up the team tonight. Quite a challenge!
This decision has raised questions about his place within the team and his future. Comments from analysts, such as Éric Bélanger,, highlight his visible discontent during practice, which shows his desire to contribute more to the team.
His attitude suggests a promising future for him and seriously, it doesn't worry me, even if this difficult period remains a test for him.
He is still young, let's not forget that!
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Do you think Arber Xhekaj deserved his spot in the lineup tonight? | ||
| Yes | 133 | 85.8 % |
| No | 22 | 14.2 % |
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