Arber Xhekaj's Physical Play at Canadiens Camp Draws Strong Reaction From Coach
True to his reputation, Arber Xhekaj once again showed his toughness during the Montreal Canadiens' practice - a physical sequence that drew a reaction from his coach.
On the second day of training camp at the Brossard facility, fan-favorite Arber Xhekaj stole the show.
The Habs' tough guy keeps displaying his toughness during practice sessions, and this time, his hard work was noticed by one of the Canadiens' coaches.
Arber Xhekaj's Physical Sequence at Canadiens Practice Gets a Reaction from His Coach
Here's the sequence in question, shared by Anthony Martineau of TVA Sports:
It's so great to see Arber getting involved like this.. and to see the coaches' reaction. I have to admit, I'd love to see him play more than 80% of the games this year.
His physical play is clearly a factor the Habs need to consider.
In other news, Joshua Roy also stood out during practice. The Quebec forward impressed with a powerful one-timer that found the back of the net.
This sequence reminded everyone of his offensive touch and his potential to contribute quickly in a scoring role.
So far, his camp has been solid, and he continues to stand out day after day.
Here's the clip:
Another storyline to watch for a player who has a strong chance of making the team this year..
I really like what I'm seeing from camp so far - the intensity and progress from the young players are truly encouraging.
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