Arber Xhekaj Pours His Heart Out About Martin St-Louis in Emotional Statement
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Each day of training camp brings its share of observations and discussions, but I believe few have been talked about more over the past week than Arber Xhekaj.
Between Florian Xhekaj's promising performances and Arber's renewed energy, the Xhekaj family continues to attract the spotlight.
What's drawing attention this time isn't body checks or goals, but rather words that speak volumes about the relationship between a player and his coach.
Arber Xhekaj talks about his unique bond with Martin St-Louis
In an interview with journalist Eric Engels of Sportsnet, Arber Xhekaj surprised everyone with a touching statement about Martin St-Louis.
Here's what he said:
"He treats me like I'm his son. He's definitely hard on me sometimes because he knows what I can be and what I can do, and he wants it so badly for me.
Obviously, he's going to be hard on me sometimes, and sometimes he's going to praise me. It's a strong bond we have. He treats me well. He wants me to be a strong player that makes quick plays out there and is physical and just a solid defender, and he believes I can reach for a higher ceiling."
- Xhekaj on St-Louis
Obviously, he's going to be hard on me sometimes, and sometimes he's going to praise me. It's a strong bond we have. He treats me well. He wants me to be a strong player that makes quick plays out there and is physical and just a solid defender, and he believes I can reach for a higher ceiling."
- Xhekaj on St-Louis
These words reveal a rare connection between a coach and his player. More than just a coach, St-Louis acts as a mentor, able to push Xhekaj toward his full potential.
In my opinion, this kind of relationship could transform Arber's role and allow him to establish himself as a key defenseman for the Canadiens.
I truly believe it's these kinds of human dynamics that can make all the difference in a successful rebuild.
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