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We’re going over the idea of Montreal Canadiens d-man Arber Xhekaj converting to forward, à la Dustin Byfuglien.
Video: https://x.com/thesickpodcasts/status/1953486294912569495
This video is taking place after the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, and after the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The 2025 NHL Draft 1st Round went as follows:
1st) New York Islanders, Matthew Schaefer
2nd) San Jose Sharks, Michael Misa
3rd) Chicago Blackhawks, Anton Frondell
4th) Utah Mammoth, Caleb Desnoyers
5th) Nashville Predators, Brady Martin
6th) Philadelphia Flyers, Porter Martone
7th) Boston Bruins, James Hagens
8th) Seattle Kraken, Jake O’Brien
9th) Buffalo Sabres, Radim Mrtka
10th) Anaheim Ducks, Roger McQueen
11th) Pittsburgh Penguins, Benjamin Kindel
12th) Philadelphia Flyers (from New York Rangers via Vancouver Canucks and Pittsburgh Penguins), Jack Nesbitt
13th) Detroit Red Wings, Carter Bear
14th) Columbus Blue Jackets, Jackson Smith
15th) Vancouver Canucks, Braeden Cootes
16th) New York Islanders (from Calgary Flames via Montreal Canadiens), Victor Eklund
17th) New York Islanders (from Montreal Canadiens), Kashawn Aitcheson
18th) Calgary Flames (from New Jersey Devils), Cole Reschny
19th) St. Louis Blues, Justin Carbonneau
20th) Columbus Blue Jackets (from Minnesota Wild), Pyotr Andreyanov
21st) Nashville Predators (from Ottawa Senators), Cameron Reid
22nd) Pittsburgh Penguins (from Colorado Avalanche via Philadelphia Flyers), Bill Zonnon
23rd) Ottawa Senators (from Tampa Bay Lightning via Nashville Predators), Logan Hensler
24th) Pittsburgh Penguins (from Los Angeles Kings), Will Horcoff
25th) Chicago Blackhawks (from Toronto Maple Leafs), Vaclav Nestrasil
26th) Nashville Predators (from Vegas Golden Knights via San Jose Sharks), Ryker Lee
27th) Washington Capitals, Lynden Lakovic
28th) Winnipeg Jets, Sascha Boumedienne
29th) Chicago Blackhawks (from Carolina Hurricanes), Mason West
30th) San Jose Sharks (from Dallas Stars), Joshua Ravensbergen
31st) Los Angeles Kings (from Edmonton Oilers via Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins), Henry Brzustewicz
32nd) Calgary Flames (from Florida Panthers), Cullen Potter
This video is also taking place after 2025 NHL Season, and after the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, where the Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in the Finals.
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22 Comments
It been 2 years that I am saying that if he want a career in Montréal he will have to accept this kind of role.
Makes me think à lot of Eric Messier who had a good career on the wing as a defensman. He even was an important player in Colorado in their Stanley cup run back in the days
Florian now 6-4 and 15 pounds heavier working out with Arber all off season
😮 I get the feeling he will be running around stirring up too much trouble as a winger. He has more responsibility and focus on defence
While we are at it, why don't we make Slafkovsky a Defenseman🤔
I always thought he would make an impactful 4th line player who doesn't hurt you defensively.
Arber needs to left on defence but given more ice time…top 4 minutes.
Anyone suggesting Arber be moved to forward has no clue about hockey.
we have the wrong coach for something this logical. He is ruining Arber
This suggestion Arbrr up front was stolen from Stephane Leroux last year…. Sad Tony seams to steal great ideas from others
I SAID THIS EXACT THING 3 YEARS AGO ON SEVERAL VIDEOS!!!!!!!!!
No way, you can't weak defenseman Struble.
Tony Marinara has the dumbest takes out there and you Lego are the dumbest peddlers of these dumb ideas
If we can't have a spot for him on the defense because we're stacked i would rather turn him into a 4th line player than just give up or trade him.
I wouldn't even be surprised if he played better as a winger without most of the pressure from the defensive work on his shoulders and you can't teach a guy to be a menace like this. You're "him" or you're not.
Having a policeman on the wing, shades of years gone by with another left winger named John Ferguson who played with Beliveau and Cournoyer. Fergie was respected throughout the league in the 1960's. In Fergie's last year he scored 29 goals.
This probably would be a wise move. You could call it the "Pound for Pound" line.
Marty has to think horizontally and vertically with the players on the team.
A great idea!!! Would make a rough and tough line, something the Habs need!!!
I think he can, and should be used "situationally" on the wing. But not full time. Roll 7 defensemen, with Arber eating minutes at both defense and forward.
Did you really just pronounce big buffs name like that 😂😂😂😂😂😂are you 12
rick Chartraw a defenceman used to play wing occasionally against the big bad bruins.
Brent Burns was a Forward before as well.
Do it, Marty.
Florian-Veleno?-Arber…. or Bolduc center if there is no place for him in the top 6.
I had a conversation with someone in the comment section from one of many habs related videos.😂
Hey let’s just put demidov at center and toss him Bolduc and Laine as wingers