UNDRAFTED TO NHL: The Arber Xhekaj Story
From undrafted to THE SHERIFF, this is the story of Arber Xhekaj’s incredible rise to the NHL. 💥
We take you back to his first Canadiens development camp where he made everyone notice—dropping the gloves and earning his nickname. Then, relive his NHL debut, first goal, first fight, and how Xhekaj became a fan favorite in Montreal.
✅ First camp in Buffalo
✅ First NHL game: October 12, 2022 vs Toronto
✅ First NHL fight: October 20 vs Zack Kassian
✅ First NHL goal: October 22 vs Dallas
From a player no one expected… to the enforcer Habs fans can’t imagine a game without.
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💥 What was YOUR favorite “Sheriff” moment? 💥
👊 First fight? First goal? Or the way he won Habs fans over?
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"One goal in mind – Make it impossible to ignore him" might be the best way to describe The Sheriff
I like Xekaj- I honestly believe he will become an essential part of our team. Having him in the lineup makes the team stand taller knowing he has their backs. But he + Anderson can't do it alone. MSL has to let Arber be Arber and use his physicality for him to be effective.He will learn,and having possibly someone like Carrier as his d partner can only help.He will make mistakes but so do all d men.We'll find out this year how much he can learn from those mistakes
Native from Hamilton.. You could use him for sure!
Arber has what it takes to be what every team needs to be successful in the playoffs. He's big, tough , mean as hell and if he plays with consistency he has the skills to be a reliable and important player with the Habs.
My favourite Hab for sure… he is living our dream of making the Team… MSL has to either let him play by or they have to e to trade him so he can play where he is allowed to play… he could be so key if they would give him 15 minutes minimum per game… c’mon wake up and use this gem to help the team succeed
Just goes to prove that you do not have to be drafted in order to make the team. Although he does not make a lot of money he is a valuable player on the team. The team feels more comfortable when he is on the ice. He definately protects his teammates.
He's a beaut for sure.
they will trade him, for a soft Quebecer. MSL hates tough players , really doesn't like non-quebecers. You can bet he's good as gone, and kids like Hutson and Demidov will get beaten to a pulp this year. Instead of beefing up the team, Kent will get more 'fast smurfs' and kids like Florian and Beck won't get a sniff, book it.
Let him have a bit more freedom on the ice to show his full talent. He seems hesitant at times not to make a mistake. All d men make mistakes from time to time. I wonder who he will team with him on defense?
Why did every team in the NHL not draft him, including Montreal ?? Also, when he made the team from camp, Habs were the worst team in the NHL.
Really like undrafted players. Not worried about his development the same as draft picks.
undrafted guys have their own development schedule.
He's going to be a difference maker in playoffs once he gets his penalty minutes under control.
Boom