CALGARY FLAMES WANT ARBER XHEKAJ: TRADE FOR 9TH OVERALL PICK? Montreal Canadiens Rumours

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Let's talk about Montreal Canadiens defenceman Arber Xhekaj, and how the Calgary Flames want him in a trade.
Article: www.thefourthperiod.com/pagno...
Flames 9th OVR: www.danslescoulisses.com/arbe...
This video is taking place after the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, and after the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The 2023 NHL Draft 1st Round went as follows:
1st) Chicago Blackhawks, Connor Bedard
2nd) Anaheim Ducks, Leo Carlsson
3rd) Columbus Blue Jackets, Adam Fantilli
4th) San Jose Sharks, Will Smith
5th) Montreal Canadiens, David Reinbacher
6th) Arizona Coyotes, Dmitri Simashev
7th) Philadelphia Flyers, Matvei Michkov
8th) Washington Capitals, Ryan Leonard
9th) Detroit Red Wings, Nate Danielson
10th) St. Louis Blues, Dalibor Dvorsky
11th) Vancouver Canucks, Tom Willander
12th) Arizona Coyotes (from Ottawa Senators), Daniil But
13th) Buffalo Sabres, Zach Benson
14th) Pittsburgh Penguins, Brayden Yager
15th) Nashville Predators, Matthew Wood
16th) Calgary Flames, Samuel Honzek
17th) Detroit Red Wings (from New York Islanders via Vancouver Canucks), Axel Sandin Pellikka
18th) Winnipeg Jets, Colby Barlow
19th) Chicago Blackhawks (from Tampa Bay Lightning), Oliver Moore
20th) Seattle Kraken, Eduard Sale
21st) Minnesota Wild, Charlie Stramel
22nd) Philadelphia Flyers (from Los Angeles Kings via Columbus Blue Jackets), Oliver Bonk
23rd) New York Rangers, Gabe Perreault
24th) Nashville Predators (from Edmonton Oilers), Tanner Molendyk
25th) St. Louis Blues (from Toronto Maple Leafs), Otto Stenberg
26th) San Jose Sharks (from New Jersey Devils), Quentin Musty
27th) Colorado Avalanche, Calum Ritchie
28th) Toronto Maple Leafs (from Boston Bruins via Washington Capitals), Easton Cowan
29th) St. Louis Blues (from Dallas Stars via New York Rangers), Theo Lindstein
30th) Carolina Hurricanes, Bradley Nadeau
31st) Colorado Avalanche (from Florida Panthers via Montreal Canadiens), Mikhail Gulyayev
32nd) Vegas Golden Knights, David Edstrom
This video is also taking place after 2023 NHL Season, and after the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, where the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Florida Panthers in the Finals.
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@dougiesherwin9591 23 күн бұрын

If Calgary wanted Arber, they should have shopped in Costco!!

@Davidov956 23 күн бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@darrenhunt4011 22 күн бұрын

Omg that's the best 😊

@guitarmemoir 22 күн бұрын

The Flames would never trade 9th overall for a 23 year old defenseman who has played less than 100 NHL games. You just saw them trade Zadorov who is more established, bigger and frankly much better for a fifth round pick and a deferred third round pick. Xhekaj is younger, and could be under team control for longer, but we don't know that because he isn't even signed.

@joellepage8764 23 күн бұрын

you don't find this kind of player everywhere. I'm keeping him and trying to sign him for the next 8 years

@macrost8935 23 күн бұрын

@ScottStenlund Rempe and Reaves aren't good at hockey lmao, if fighting suddenly dissappear both of them are out of job.

@brendanaucoin 23 күн бұрын

@ScottStenlund if he,s gone at 7 being prepared for another scenario is smart planning. That lessens mistakes.

@dominiquepierre9709 23 күн бұрын

exactly

@mamagne800 23 күн бұрын

@ScottStenlund lol you are the perfect example of a casual fan. Rempe Bennet and reaves are forwards by the way 🤣

@justfred6863 23 күн бұрын

@@macrost8935 Reaves isn't but Rempe is looking alright especially for his age, isn't he 21?

@jo12danjames 23 күн бұрын

Calgary probably calling for the 5th pick to take tij. Offering their 9th and a player like huberdeau for the 5th arber and another prospect.

@HenryHoolington 23 күн бұрын

Hang on a second, Flames are trying to build the team around Huberdeau they aren’t throwing him in a trade like he’s a cherry on top

@jo12danjames 23 күн бұрын

@@HenryHoolington it clearly hasn't worked out in Calgary. I wouldn't even take that trade if I were mtl.

@HenryHoolington 23 күн бұрын

Doesn’t matter. When a team signs an 8 year deal that doesn’t mean they trade the player away in 2 years. The Flames have also confirmed that he is an elite player as long as they can give him players to play with. So Craig Conroy is trying to find young elite talent to pair with him. Huberdeau is also the player you want to foster new draft picks into the NHL. So with montreals deep prospect pool it would be too good of a trade for them. For the Flames, we’re trying to bring in new guys that can learn from him. Maybe Mangiapane is ready for a trade

@jerryrikki9466 17 күн бұрын

Huberdeau is a dumpster fire

@breaka1 23 күн бұрын

i am a habs fan born and raised and let me tell youu.....WE AINT TRADING THAT GUY TABARNAKKKK!!!!!!!

@justfred6863 23 күн бұрын

If you don't do it for a 9th overall pick then you haven't even heard of the players available this year let alone watched them play.

@RandomPlaceHolderName 23 күн бұрын

@@justfred6863 You also have to wonder where Xhekaj fits in the future. Guhle and Hutson make Xhekaj expendable.

@justfred6863 23 күн бұрын

@@RandomPlaceHolderName yea, we have too much left D's. Getting the 9th overall pick for our 7th Dman would be insane. That 9th overall pick could easily be a player like Iginla or Catton, both incredible prospects. Hell even if you want a dman back to make go crazy you could get Dickinson, Silayev or Parekh with some luck.

@RandomPlaceHolderName 23 күн бұрын

@@justfred6863 I agree. Xhekaj for 9th, you take that pick just for the off chance it turns into a superstar. I like X but the odds he turns into Byfuglien are slim.

@twe8k 23 күн бұрын

@@RandomPlaceHolderNamethe chance Xhekaj turned into an NHL player was slim. We hit the lottery with him… So yeah, let’s just give him up and buy another lottery ticket. DUMB.

@michelraizenne4827 23 күн бұрын

No way....this guy is a Unicorn.

@justfred6863 23 күн бұрын

Look at some mock drafts my guy

@Davidov956 23 күн бұрын

and what would you do with Florian his brother?

@justfred6863 23 күн бұрын

@@Davidov956 We keep him, no reason to trade him right now. But if another team calls Hughes with a big offer like this one we gotta anwser. You need yo understand that while physicality is important, skill is way more valuable. We got Arber for free and Florian with a 3rd round pick. Tough guys are cheap and if calgary actually gives us the 9th overall pick for Xhekaj its their mistake, lets capitalize on it.

@antfo9226 23 күн бұрын

As a flames fan, I think Conroy would be insane to give up #9 pick. I also think using that Romanov trade as a comparison trade as a comparison is kind of disingenuous because when that trade did happen, no one thought Romanov was worth that haul. Admittedly, I know very little bout Xhekaj, but I think the majority of the flames fan-base would be upset at the trade if it did happen

@ellaella5537 21 күн бұрын

lol oh, no, they wouldn’t be upset. Habs fans would be raging. Tons of teams are calling about Xhekaj because of how special he is.

@antfo9226 21 күн бұрын

@@ellaella5537 So what is it that makes him worth the value of a #9 pick? That's what I'm not seeing. I've seen in the comments that he fights and has a rocket shot, but 23 points in his career doesn't scream the value of a top 10 pick. I don't think teams would give up #9 for Weegar and he does all the same stuff albeit older

@TheExecutiveProducermaster 23 күн бұрын

As a famous quote by a great quebecer philosoper : Bob Gratton Whoever brought this trade proposal ' C t un gros coliss de mongol le grand tabarnak "

@jimjeong 23 күн бұрын

The organization of Flames is not crazy

@justfred6863 23 күн бұрын

They kinda are ngl

@lolo32022 23 күн бұрын

No hesitation I trade for him for the 9th

@codyovans3531 21 күн бұрын

Thank you. I get that his story is amazing, but people seem to be conflating their excitement about it with his actual ceiling. Absolute best case scenario he's a #4 D, and all likelihood a good 3rd pairing guy. If a team is stupid enough to give you a top 10 pick for him you take that without thinking twice.

@stephster6762 23 күн бұрын

I can understand the temptation to use the high value of Xhekaj for a high pick, but, what are the chances that pick becomes a player of that worth. What makes Xhekaj’s worth, is the fact that players like him do not come up often in drafts. 6’4” 230+lbs with a 107mph shot, that can fight and play physical is a GM’s playoff wet dream. He’s just built different and made for playoffs. Even a Macklin Celebrini might not be worth a Xhekaj… let me explain, not talent wise, but imagine a playoff series where both these players go head to head… I think a guy like Xhekaj if he reaches his potential, could become the closest thing to prime Shea Weber. I could even see a world where he’s actually a bit better, because of his skating if he dials in some of the hard core shut down defense that Weber had. Trading him away, is a huge gamble, and even if flashy forwards are sexy, teams need players like Xhekaj to win the important games, because his value goes way beyond points on the board. This is also the reason why MTL drafted a player like Slaf. Wright, Cooley have skill, maybe even more so than Slaf. When the time comes for big games, I like having Slaf on our side, same with Xhekaj.

@robertkennedy5414 23 күн бұрын

When he came up as a rookie, my first comparison for him was Lyle Odelein. Size on the blueline, good in his own end, physical presence, will go when he has to, and can provide a little bit of a deterrent for the forward group. Reliable as a middle-pair, defensive defenseman, and paired with the right partner, would get really consistent ice time. I don't think he has the offence to be a Shea Weber, and I don't think he can run a PP like Weber could. He could be a Sheldon Souray, with a heavy shot that's accurate. Pair him with Lane Hutson, let Hutson take the offensive role, and Xhekaj can provide the defensive conscience. I think he fills a role on this team that's beyond the stats sheet, and that's why Hughes is getting the inquiries. Maybe if he could get an elite-level goalie, one that could accelerate the rebuild by a year or two.

@RandomPlaceHolderName 23 күн бұрын

@@robertkennedy5414 Xhekaj isn't good in his own end nor is he a defensive dman. He'd be on a regular on the PK if he were.

@mamagne800 23 күн бұрын

Casual fans that want to trade this guy know 💩 about hockey. The best example is Toronto. Crazy talents but no Xhekaj type of player.

@guitarmemoir 22 күн бұрын

Celebrini might not be worth Xhekaj? Give your head a shake.

@ellaella5537 21 күн бұрын

@@guitarmemoirCelebrini is going to be the first pick, what are you even going on about? San Jose isn’t trading its first pick. Calgary has the 9th pick.

@oasisbeyond 23 күн бұрын

XHEKAJ has one of the hardest shots in the last 20 year's of hokey, he will score 10+ maybe even 15 to 20+ one day if a team plays him more, not only play third parring.

@ekeats2425 23 күн бұрын

Ya this would be great but and as much as I love Arber I’d be all for this and wouldn’t think twice about it, but I think the Flames would be crazy to give up the 9th pick

@joshs.9036 23 күн бұрын

Arber ain't goin' no where baby.

@cartermiedema9114 22 күн бұрын

Flames fans dont want him either keep him

@joshs.9036 22 күн бұрын

@@cartermiedema9114 Neither does the organization apparently after blowing up their whole defensive squad lolll

@Taksik 23 күн бұрын

the amount of casual fans that want to trade him for the 9th pick is depressing

@FooFahFoeFum 23 күн бұрын

Celebrini for Arber ... sounds fair

@phatstackz 23 күн бұрын

it’s rlly more the casual fans wanting to keep him, the last thing montreal needs is a defensive prospect and the thing they need most is offense, this draft class is absolutely LOADED with offensive talent especially in the top 10, id do this trade pretty easily

@mamagne800 23 күн бұрын

@@phatstackz Nah casual fans just can't see what a guy like Xhekaj brings to the table, they just look at the point perspective. Arber brings much more then that on the ice and in the room where he's big time respected believe me. He defends his teammates, clear the front of the net and hit very hard. Arber is a must when we get in the playoff one day. If you can't see that you are obviously a casual fan.

@justfred6863 23 күн бұрын

Arber Xhekaj brings alot and has a lot of value as a result, but the 9th overall pick in a stacked draft is way more than what he can bring. Would you rather Xhekaj, or Catton, Eiserman, Inginla... Hell, if you want to replace his D spot you could possibly get Dickinson, Silayev, or Parekh... like ffs man

@phatstackz 22 күн бұрын

@@mamagne800 yeah and i agree he brings unique abilities not seen in many players but i’d take a prospect who could be a future point per game scorer 100/100 times

@screeechbud 23 күн бұрын

I just can't see a world where a team would give up any of the guys in the top 10 for Xhekaj. He's a decent young player with good size but these players are being drafted under the assumption that they are going to be part of the core of the team. Conroy has been trying to get lasting value for his UFAs and has been loading up on picks/prospects... I could see him trying to send out a 2025 UFA before he tries to send out the Flames' 7th highest pick in team history.

@DarkMatterEclipse 21 күн бұрын

Xhekaj being undrafted means nothing, he's NHL caliber NOW, an enforcer that plays defense with an upside on offense. Worth a fair bit more than Romanov as Arber's a rare type. It would take a major overpay to convince Hughes, an NHL established gritty top 6. Not a pick or prospect. Plus, Iginla might go before 9th.

@Jim-cz6om 22 күн бұрын

After all this talk, I still can't see Montreal trading Xhekaj. Period. But, I can see them trade the likes of Kovacevic, Barron, and Harris. Not necessarily all together, but if the right trade comes up, at least one is going. Maybe they can trade these three defencemen to Toronto for Marner!!! This way, Toronto may win the cup. "Maybe next year."

@ph469 18 күн бұрын

Wow... if Calgary fir Arber gives us #9 draft, would you consider trading #9 + Mtl #5 for #2 draft position??

@jakecarroll5 22 күн бұрын

We are not trading him for the 9th overall.

@benozkleenex 23 күн бұрын

I am a habs fan and I would do it love Xhekaj but he is a bit overrated by this fanbase and the draft is deep this year so guy at 9 has a lot of chance to be as good as the one at 5.

@RandomPlaceHolderName 23 күн бұрын

And with Guhle and Hutson on the left, you have to wonder where Xhekaj fits in the future.

@Theflappingwalrus 23 күн бұрын

Insane the amount of fans that would keep him instead of moving him for a top 10 pick. His "intangibles" can be replaced, trading a career 6th defensemen for a top 10 pick is a no brainer.

@mtlhabsss 22 күн бұрын

Bro love wifi but come on! Habs fan have a reputation of falling in love with their prospects. If the Calgary flames offer you a 9th overall pick at 24 nhl draft. You gotta pull the trigger!

@maxpatenaude2115 23 күн бұрын

I really like Arber, but if the Habs can get a Dickinson, Parekh, Buium dman, I would consider it quite seriously. Arber is a multi dimensional 3rd pair dman that brings a lot, physicality, heavy shot, good shutdown dman, protects his teammates, or they can get a future top pair dman in Dickinson Buium etc...if one of them is available. So I dunno, at the end of the day, just rumors and most likely never happen. Im pretty sure Calgary would like to pick 9th overall. So many good players in the top 10

@robertl8481 20 күн бұрын

He potentially can do that, he didn't protect any teammates last season(only 3 fighting majors). Despite playing on the second power-play unit with a 107.2 MPH slapshot he only scored 3 goals and was tied for 7th in points among Montreal defensemen.He is a unique player but unless he can stay healthy he will be dropping in the depth chart.

@sheikhennotstirred 22 күн бұрын

What does he say at the end!

@italianbaboon9970 22 күн бұрын

For 9th pick I do it in a heartbeat

@bernardbreau4538 23 күн бұрын

Why would the Canadiens help Calgary this year? They own Calgary's 1st round pick. It would be in the Canadiens best interest to make sure that the Calgary Flames keeps sucking.. at least for the next season.

@starledge 23 күн бұрын

Absolutely. Montreal could potentially have 2 top 10 picks in 2025 without giving up anything. Montreal's D is on the brink of becoming very young again, like they were 2 years ago when they finished last overall. If Calgary tanks then even 2 picks in the top 5 is possible. I believe Calgary just lost a veteran D at the trading deadline ... Tanev? edit... the Calgary pick is complicated ... may be top 10 protected.

@benozkleenex 23 күн бұрын

Can only be top 10 next year if florida pick is also top 10. Otherwise we get the florida pick.

@HenryHoolington 23 күн бұрын

@@benozkleenex And that’s likely not happening yet every Habs fan says it will. MTL will get pick 25+ from Florida

@benozkleenex 23 күн бұрын

@@HenryHoolington I think our best case is flames getting 11th pick which would not be protected.

@cartermiedema9114 23 күн бұрын

@@starledge its florida's pick if flames continue to be bottom feaders and florida is good again. 99 percen sure youll be getting the 30th pick next year bud. Keep dreaming. Bro forgot to read the 10 page long conditions.

@GiovannisKitchen 23 күн бұрын

He is on my "wish list" as a Hawks fan, as well.

@Polaflamme 23 күн бұрын

I love Arber, don’t get me wrong, but for the 9OA, anytime! CGY would never do that though. Mtl have too much prospects and not enough Top 6 potential in the pool.. With 2x Top 10 picks and a lot of assets, i would make sure to draft Demidov (trade-up if needed), and draft nether Catton, Helenius, Sennecke. Imagine, Mtl could end up with Demidov, Catton, Parascak, Poirier.. All this for their own 1st, own 27th (WPG), own 2nd 57th (COL) and Xhekaj. Kent and Gorton would still have the 1st 2025 (CGY), Farrell, Mesar, Kapanen, or even Beck as assets for his "Surprise" Trade. ((Some assets could be gone if trade-up needed)). ANA want RD, 3rd to 5th is not a big deal for them if Levshunov is gone. I would offer Mtl 5th, Barron and a prospect (forward). ANA could then draft Parekh (RD), or Dickinson, Buium….

@mamagne800 23 күн бұрын

Just ask yourself the question why all teams are asking about Arber but not about Ghule or Reinbacher or Hudson. You will get your answer.

@bangbangyoureaboolean1324 23 күн бұрын

@@mamagne800 lol, the reason teams are asking for him is because they think they can get him cheap. Your comment seems to suggest that Arber is the Habs number 1 D-man. You don't even believe that.

@ellaella5537 21 күн бұрын

@@bangbangyoureaboolean1324they can get him cheap, yet the Habs keep refusing trade offers. You don’t make much sense

@SRScott-mj5wd 15 күн бұрын

Arber IS the special player a Team in rebuilt mode need has top priority..He make is teamate gros 3" and 20lbs exta when on the ice...MTL never had this kind of players since the John Kordic/Mario Roberge era...He may reach a level very close to what Shea Weber was..;-)

@Unholy_Louie 22 күн бұрын

Nah. Unique player. He's going to be a loyal player for us. He'll never forget how he got there. Other teams lost their chance, period. BUUUuuut, we do have other Ds that will have awesome careers. We cannot keep them all, even those we like the best. IMHO we have 4 Ds that are untouchable. You guys know which ones!

@TonyMelo-qe5pr 23 күн бұрын

The only way I’d give up the sheriff. If it was for this years first pick over all if you think I’m crazy too bad but that how much this guy means to the team look at all the rough play in the playoffs we need him not only to play well like I. Sure he can but to keep other teams in check about messing with out players once we are in the playoff and that maybe this year but for sure the following next year

@obredaanps3 23 күн бұрын

There's no way Calgary would give up the 9th pick for Arber? Are they out of their minds? If true than Kent Hughes needs to sign that deal right now and send a thank you message with flowers and chocolates to the Flames.

@nicotravers9750 23 күн бұрын

Im a habs fan and i agree.. id gladly take the 9th pick for him. Hes a stud, but thats an amazing return

@robertkennedy5414 23 күн бұрын

I don't think that Calgary is trading that pick unless they trade up, so it would be be Xhekaj and the 5th pick, for someone coming back and the 9th. Hughes isn't making that deal. Not for anyone on Calgary's roster.

@mamagne800 23 күн бұрын

Ok and how do you know if that 9th pick would be good and/or play even in the NHL?

@obredaanps3 23 күн бұрын

@@mamagne800 - I don't, but we're talking about a top 10 pick being swapped for a guy who was undrafted and isn't a top 2 or 3 defenseman on your roster at this point in his career. I love the guy and would rather keep him but if the Flames are willing to give up the 9th pick, take it!

@WW3_Soon 14 күн бұрын

The Flames want Arber WiFi because they want him to beat up the Oilers’ Corey Perry.

@r_p_m7330 23 күн бұрын

Calgary will end up with Struble for much less.

@fogboundturtle 23 күн бұрын

that trade would be a mistake for Montreal.

@FooFahFoeFum 23 күн бұрын

Arbor for Celebribi or Demidov ????????????????????????????????????

@mikegaudet6264 23 күн бұрын

then he will be there at 5th

@justfred6863 23 күн бұрын

@@FooFahFoeFum Wtf are you talking about

@justfred6863 23 күн бұрын

Some players that might be available at 9th : Catton, Inginla, Eiserman, Dickinson, Silayev, Parekh.

@dillski2059 23 күн бұрын

No trade. next question ?....good were done here.

@darkbeast7365 22 күн бұрын

Like listen I love arber, but got he 9th overall pick, if that was the offer I’m taking that all day, sorry but arber ain’t gonna be a top 4 d in Montreal long term, he’s awesome I think he brings a lot his physicality is awesome for the habs, BUT FOR THE 9th overall pick, a pick that we could use in a trade, a pick that we could draft another good forward, we have to many defence so I would be open to moving arber, i wouldn’t be actively shopping arber but if there’s offers I’m listening

@mikeking9696 23 күн бұрын

I love Xhekaj but let me say if Lindstrom or Demidov land to us at 5, then Calgary offers us number 9 and Senecke is available? I have to think Hughes may consider this! Giving up a big strong dman and bringing in a big strong wonger and centre! Imagine Lindstrom and Senecke in our top 6? Along with Slaf and Dach we are suddenly heavy up front!

@stevefowler4427 22 күн бұрын

Problem with that is, we would be down a big strong D man in our line up. Xhekaj is the best shot blocking shutdown D the team has. Most Defensemen take longer to reach their potential. He's one of them. The team is 2 wingers and a goalie away from competing in the playoffs. I'd say let's just continue the build and not push the panic button just yet.

@user-qo1gk2kj3e 19 күн бұрын

Xhekaj is untouchable. Of course everyone wants Arber Xhekaj...going to be Habs #1 dman

@SRScott-mj5wd 15 күн бұрын

Arber is there to stay...him and a few other talented 6'3" / 210lbs+ guy's are needed to this rebuilt...MTL has like 5-6 smallish players...keep Caufield and Hutson is enough...get the big forward/Defencemen now...Playoff time shows witch bigger gridder players team wins the Cup..;-)

@realbeetlejuice 23 күн бұрын

Yes. Trade him. Arber already has 2 shoulder surgeries.

@SRScott-mj5wd 15 күн бұрын

Well, lots of good players did have both shoulder surgeries and managed to have long productive NHL careers...Cpt. Guy Carbonneau (5'10"/180lbs), won three Stanley cup and had both shoulder surgeries in is junior time and before he started his NHL career with the Habs...;-)

@vdac1068 23 күн бұрын

Don’t flip Wifi unless you’re sure that you are getting Tij Iginla at draft.

@YS122Y 23 күн бұрын

Xhekaj is to much in demand to be able to keep him. The new GM's team does not like that kind of player (like Romanov). He's gone.

@hoowiegalooie 23 күн бұрын

I wouldn't trade Arber. He's a pugilist who can play. A rare combination. Another Probert, perhaps. Having said that, if you overwhelm me, then maybe. Two first rounders is my fee.

@mikegravel5310 23 күн бұрын

For the 9th pick i do it

@onepieceofgumleft 21 күн бұрын

The main reason Calgary is interested in Xhekaj is because , after getting d-man Hunter Brzustewicz in a trade , the Flames are trying to fill out the entire alphabet on their blue line.

@alkinineprodigy3902 23 күн бұрын

I’m sorry Lego but you can’t compare the draft when we got the 13th overall to this one haha

@2Jim2u 23 күн бұрын

Can't Montreal be happy with just the 26th overall ?? I mean trying to take the Flames 1st round pick for a guy who sits in the penalty box as much as he does, is kind of pressing it don't you think?

@darrenpinard1658 23 күн бұрын

Hot take but if they can develop his game Xhekaj could become a Trouba style physical playoff force.

@RandomPlaceHolderName 23 күн бұрын

NYR trades Trouba for the 9th overall. He's overrated.

@JJ............................ 23 күн бұрын

I think it would be stupid for them to trade that pick for Xhekaj when Yakemchuk will still be available. Another big d with more offensive upside. It would be even more stupid to trade that pick if Silayev falls to them in the draft.

@hueything228 23 күн бұрын

9th is pretty fair value... zadarov was a 16th overall pick

@marcbabineau6001 23 күн бұрын

@ScottStenlund ur dumb

@mtlhabsss 22 күн бұрын

@ScottStenlund a “ 4th liner” ? You mean a third pairing defenseman ? There’s no such a thing as a 4th liner when you’re referring to a defenseman

@THEGDB 23 күн бұрын

If you trade arber you have to be 100% sure that struble can take his spot in the lineup ,montreal is a better team with arber but with the way the defenseman are going to slot both short term and long , arber will be a 3rd pairing dman , if you can turn a 3rd pairing dman into a top 6 forward , you almost have to do that . Defense is a spot where montreal has to many players and not enough roster spots , tough trades of defenseman are going to happen. Personally I like the long term top 6 of Matheson,guhle Hudson,reinbacher, arber , Logan.

@djclovissio2338 23 күн бұрын

Nope I don't think Struble is part of the future of the habs. Ghule, Matheson, Hutson, Xhekaj, Engstrom are basically better options. Struble would be a great 7th D but I'd see Kovacevic fit more that role

@pynnball 23 күн бұрын

This is the craziest click bait video ever. Just cause nyi are insane doesn’t mean Calgary are. Not worth 9th. That’s insane

@mamagne800 23 күн бұрын

Because you are lacking on analyzing hockey players but that's ok.

@pynnball 23 күн бұрын

@@mamagne800 and you clearly have never seen a trade or a draft. Didn’t he play in the ahl this season as well? A top defenceman in the league is worth a top 10 pick. Not a fringe player on the HABS

@maxpatenaude2115 23 күн бұрын

Well, what's funny is, Kent Hughes would probably reject this offer. Arber brings so much to this team

@pynnball 23 күн бұрын

@@maxpatenaude2115 which one nhl or ahl? Doesn’t he project to be a bottom pairing D. What the heck is going on here

@TheRickRoller1 23 күн бұрын

No. Xhekaj is a potential Weber-style defensemen. And he cost the Habs nothing. AND the Jabs need big players like him right now. Just keep him and see what he does.

@juliencormier8760 23 күн бұрын

No go on trading Xhekaj! This guy is a playoff ready and irreplaceable IMO.

@centerhice7948 23 күн бұрын

Arber s too important of piece for habs future plans going forward

@ch0ke66 23 күн бұрын

Sure

@bowriver1 23 күн бұрын

I don't believe this one bit. Nobody is trading a top 10 pick in this draft. The Flames have 19 million in cap space for free agents if they want, 25 million when they trade Markstrom. This draft is too deep for Conny to make this dumb trade.

@Goodstandards11000 23 күн бұрын

FUCKIN DO IT!!!!!!!!! 9th overall for an undrafted player!! GO GO GO.. imagine you can get Demidov and parekh or something

@dougiesherwin9591 23 күн бұрын

Demidov won't be there at 9th, but Sennecke, Catton, Parekh, Iginla, etc might be.

@jimchoo7670 23 күн бұрын

@@dougiesherwin9591- that’s what he means. He’s hoping Demidov falls to 5th and Parekh to 9th.

@Goodstandards11000 23 күн бұрын

@@dougiesherwin9591 what? At 5th you get Demidov and then at 9th you can select a dman like parekh

@by-rc3nl 23 күн бұрын

I feel Xhejak has more upside than Parekh. Parekh is all offense, we have Hutson. We need a big D to protect our players.

@mike8099m 23 күн бұрын

Demidov will go top 3 no chance at 5 maybe lindstrom if he doesn’t go at four.

@alecvincent7609 20 күн бұрын

Xhekaj for the 9th overall pick (ridiculous, there's no way anyone even offers a 1st for that guy let alone a top 10 pick) and Habs fans are saying no HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

@PoppPopp-tl7pv 21 күн бұрын

Ain’t no way wifi worth a 1st round pick

@cartermiedema9114 22 күн бұрын

Noone would do this

@ruggs78 23 күн бұрын

Do NOT trade Xhekaj!!! He will be a game changer and will be needed come playoff time.

@eremselle 23 күн бұрын

NO WAY

@mikegaudet6264 23 күн бұрын

arber , mailloux , guhle and reinbacher also hutson not going any where for 3 years .

@starledge 23 күн бұрын

At least 3 years ... they are the rebuilt D ... mistake to start undoing that.

@ggardoz 23 күн бұрын

I’m a Xhekaj fan, but if this idea is real, trade him away. You can get another top offense guy for the 9th pick, and our defense future is looking good

@TORHABSFAN1 23 күн бұрын

I love WiFi, but for the 9th overall pick, I'd happily drive him to the airport.

@ShaneLavigne-ke2rh 23 күн бұрын

No way they need toughness and who can score trade someone else not him no way go HABS

@mauricebrosseau9181 23 күн бұрын

Calgary doesn't anyone close to trade for Arber?

@stockey 23 күн бұрын

I really love Arber, but for the ninth pick, there will be some very good players available there.

@deanromanado5850 23 күн бұрын

Then you combine 9th and Winnipeg pick ( 26th I think ) and maybe move to 6th or 7th

@macrost8935 23 күн бұрын

@@deanromanado5850 There is really no point in doing that, there would be a very good player at 9th, but Arber isn't getting moved

@abserimusic 23 күн бұрын

9th means nothing, the actual drafted player has to be more valuable during a playoff run than X. That's doubtful.

@christianshaw9102 23 күн бұрын

No one in the draft can bring what arber brings. He's a specimen

@yanojanselvanayagam134 23 күн бұрын

@ScottStenlund he’s a defenceman

@HappySqrl 23 күн бұрын

Calgary isn't trading the #9 overall.

@starledge 23 күн бұрын

From a non partisan point a view, I agree. Calgary stands to draft a good prospect at 9th this year. I don't think it makes sense for anyone in the top 12 or 15 to give up their pick, not this year.

@martinpaul9831 23 күн бұрын

Amber is a very rare player in today's NHL, he is raw but improving, even Montreal can get lucky once in awhile, the intangibles that he has, r coached out of kids today as they are viewed as old school ,of no use . Until he is on your team

@jmanjman284 22 күн бұрын

Not worth a 1st... not even close.

@NorvalMitchell 6 күн бұрын

No. We are giving up an important piece of a winning team going forward.

@jacquescote-bt7rv 23 күн бұрын

Keep X for sure.

@johnnygag1 23 күн бұрын

I wouldn't trade him,

@qelipq-6383 23 күн бұрын

The way Xhekaj has been progressing and his history of being a late bloomer I definitely wouldn’t trade him for the 9th overall pick. I also don’t think Calgary would do this trade

@bangbangyoureaboolean1324 23 күн бұрын

Before I even watch the video, for a 9th overall, it hurts, but I do it. I don't think about it. I just do it. You have a potential superstar at 9th. Arber is a 3rd line D.

@reneguay1347 23 күн бұрын

He's a 3rd liner because st louis wont play him

@starledge 23 күн бұрын

Hughes acquired 10 defence prospects since January 2022. Three of those 10 prospects are on the roster now, or very soon -- Hutson, Reinbacher, Xhekaj. Trading Xhekaj does not help his rebuild effort on defence, is a step backwards. They spent 2 seasons developing him. The infant defence is entering the development phase, for the next 3 years. Pagnotta and Brisebois are just pushing speculative hype, need something to write about that generates interest.

@fn7894 23 күн бұрын

The game is too fast for Xhekaj… Do it now before he loses value.

@Habsfan56744 23 күн бұрын

If Calgary offer the habs the 9th pick for xhekaj I would do that in a heart beat

@lennyshow5146 23 күн бұрын

You need to stay far from habs management if you want us to win a cup

@RandomPlaceHolderName 23 күн бұрын

@@lennyshow5146 What are the odds he outplays Hutson or Guhle? At some point, mgmt has to pull the trigger and trade a valuable young dman to improve the forward group. Trading Xhekaj hurts but for 9OA, it makes sense.

@2Jim2u 23 күн бұрын

Not being a Flames fan, I can't really say one way or another BUT I would say, the dude is realistically a Penalty MAGNET, look at the games he actually played in last year and the volume of penalties he took.

@mamagne800 23 күн бұрын

He's still young at 22 yrs old and will learn. The guy plays aggressive, once he managed his energy he will be a beast. I remember Trouba taking a lot of penalty when he started his career and look at him now. He wears the C on his jersey. You people talk about Xhekaj like he's a 30-35 yr old veteran.

@bowriver1 23 күн бұрын

Nah I'm out after 5 min

@cartermiedema9114 22 күн бұрын

Of course it was a French writer, they over value everything, WE dont want him keep him ok?

@TheSchwarzengger 23 күн бұрын

I would do Xhekaj for 9th overall pick

@cartermiedema9114 22 күн бұрын

Bad for both teams.

@alexandremartel516 23 күн бұрын

What if Hughes could trade arber for the 9th... turns around and flip it along with our 5th and maybe a throw in for the 2nd overall... not sure I'd be willing to see it happen just a thought

@sebcharb7313 23 күн бұрын

mmm no.

@category7273 23 күн бұрын

You will never get a 9th overall pick for Wifi, keep dreaming

@user-rm9fz8hk5n 23 күн бұрын

Hubs and Flames both first round picks for X and Canadians first round pick

@matthew7827 23 күн бұрын

nope noty

@northy4119 21 күн бұрын

Every defenseman picked in the top 10 of this draft will be miles better than Xhekaj. This is pure delusion.

@keres666 23 күн бұрын

Habs draft Tij #5 and force it lol. Or you do it before the draft. Package #5 and #9 for #2 and get Demi(god)dov + a 2nd next year or something

@borntobeahab6336 23 күн бұрын

Click

@MrDeefleparde 22 күн бұрын

Xhekaj over a 9th overall pick? i.e. A bottom pairing D for a top of the lineup blue chipper? Good god, what are you people out east smoking. If Conroy made such I deal, I would personally lead the riots.

@vernonhowell4070 23 күн бұрын

Xhekaj isn’t even an every night NHL defenceman. He’s a terrible skater and at best a 5th or 6th dman. Any GM giving up a first round pick for this guy should be fired immediately.

@Dennis-ff2pf 23 күн бұрын

Absolutely not it impossible to make a kid like that there a one time thing.

@TerryRowsell-ov9rv 23 күн бұрын

As much as I want the Habs to keep Arber, I would not trade him to Calgary [UNLESS EGINLA IS STILL AVAILABLE] at the 9th pick & I would want a sure bet offensive prospect along with the trade. It makes no difference that Arber was brought in at no cost to the Habs, [VALUE IS VALUE] & that's the way it is & should always be.