Arber Xhekaj Ready to Make His Presence Felt, Sends Clear Warning to Senators Ahead of Tonight's Clash
It looks like the tension is easing a bit ahead of the Montreal Canadiens' matchup against the Ottawa Senators.
According to Julian McKenzie, several big names from the Sens, including Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stutzle, Ridly Greig, and Nick Cousins, will not be in the lineup tonight.
This news should calm things down a bit after last Tuesday's heated game in Quebec city.
Arber Xhekaj Holds a Long Memory After Senators' Dirty Hits
Even though some of Ottawa's most physical players won't be there, Arber Xhekaj hasn't forgotten anything.
As reported by DansLesCoulisses, the Canadiens' defenseman said he's keeping a long memory regarding the questionable plays from the last matchup.
"These are our rivals, so the game will be emotional, no matter what. I don't think we targeted any specific players, but we will remember certain dirty hits."
- Arber Xhekaj via TVA Sports
- Arber Xhekaj via TVA Sports
I have to say, I love that way of thinking.
And let's be honest, it's no surprise: he has already shown in the past that he doesn't hesitate to defend his teammates.
For those who doubt his mentality, Xhekaj himself explained in an interview how much he enjoys physical contact and intense play-especially when he can count on the support of his brother Florian (and vice versa, of course).
In my opinion, even without Cousins and Tkachuk, the intensity will still be there. It's almost inevitable..
In my view, Xhekaj won't let anyone forget what happened last time.
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