Florian Xhekaj's Role with the Montreal Canadiens Becomes Clear Ahead of 2025-26 Season
Jeff Gorton puts young Canadiens forward Florian Xhekaj in the spotlight and his words confirm that he has reached an important step in his development.
The Montreal Canadiens' rookie training camp allowed several young players to stand out, but I find that there was one statement in particular that caught the attention.
The Canadiens' Vice President of Hockey Operations, Jeff Gorton, was asked about the rookies who impressed him the most, and his answer immediately highlighted one name. Let's just say, he didn't hesitate much!
Florian Xhekaj gets special mention from Jeff Gorton
Jeff Gorton cited Florian Xhekaj. The 19-year-old forward, who was already coming off a very solid camp according to just about every analyst, seems to have taken another step forward.
"It's certainly encouraging to see Flo come in and take another step. He's added muscle. He's done everything to take a leap forward. We are excited about his progression." - Jeff Gorton
This type of comment says a lot.
Indeed, it's clear that hearing a top executive speak this way shows that Xhekaj is starting to establish himself as a player to watch within the organization. As TVA Sports shared, Gorton's praise confirms that the young forward's hard work is not going unnoticed.
And honestly, in my opinion, I find it inspiring to see a young player transform his reputation in just a few months like this!
The story of Florian Xhekaj is a reminder that every camp offers a real chance to climb the hierarchy.
I can't wait to see him in the coming weeks!
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| Yes | 911 | 73.7 % |
| No | 99 | 8 % |
| Maybe, depending on injuries | 226 | 18.3 % |
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