Arber Xhekaj to play tomorrow evening
Arber Xhekaj has missed the last two games.
We wondered when he’d be able to return to the lineup, but Martin St-Louis confirmed that the big defenseman would be back tomorrow night.
We also learned, not surprisingly, that Samuel Montembeault will play tomorrow and Cayden Primeau on Sunday.
Arber Xhekaj will return to the line-up on Saturday against the St. Louis Blues. Samuel Montembeault will be in net.
Arber Xhekaj will return to the lineup on Saturday against the Blues. Samuel Montembeault will get the start in net. pic.twitter.com/3zYamzhuvD
– Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) October 25, 2024
The coach expects the player to play the way he’s capable of in order to help his team. Presumably, Xhekaj needs to play simpler hockey on the ice, then.
Details to follow…
Overtime
– Well done.
Samuel Piette is named defensive player of the year AND he wins the Jason-Du-Tullio trophy.
Hats off to him, Capi.
(I’m sitting next to Jason’s mom and the trophy presentation video made me shed a few tears) pic.twitter.com/J05Y4WNRIe
– Maxime Truman (@MaximeTruman) October 25, 2024
– Hum…
I asked Josef Martinez, who emphasizes the importance of being a good professional in soccer, if he would be back in MTL, if the club activates his option.
“That’s not up to me. I have a contract.”
He throws the ball back to the owner. #CFMTL
– Maxime Truman (@MaximeTruman) October 25, 2024
– He’s proud to play for CF Montreal.
Samuel Piette: “it’s a little funny to receive the defensive player honor when the team gives up so many goals.”
Samuel says the vibe is better this year and the foundation is stronger. pic.twitter.com/WskcaUTN0M
– Maxime Truman (@MaximeTruman) October 25, 2024
– Interesting.
When Florian Xhekaj arrived in Laval, I wondered about the idea of using him as a center in professional hockey. A player of his style is usually identified as a winger right away, but that’s not what the Canadiens want to see in his case.
I have some…
– Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) October 25, 2024
– Wow.
Still, they had their doubts when the Japanese was falsely reported to be on his way to Toronto. https://t.co/V7CWI3YyeV
– Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) October 25, 2024