However, it must be admitted that things haven't been going great for him this year. So, with a heavy heart, the Canadiens decided to demote him to Laval to continue his development.
This decision didn't sit well with many, including Georges Laraque, who didn't hesitate to question Martin St-Louis. Is the Canadiens changing Xhekaj's essence? Arpon Basu went to Laval in person to see his game, and his observation is striking.
Xhekaj's identity is quite strong, that of a rugged player who hits hard and is tough to play against. If he doesn't bring that aspect to his game, he becomes much more vulnerable.
However, it's essential not to jump to conclusions too quickly. After all, Xhekaj had surgery last year and is coming back from an injury, which kept him out of the game for several weeks.
