For the very first time this season, it can be said that the Sheriff has surpassed Justin Barron, and for the second game in a row, Xhekaj will be in the lineup while Barron will be watching from the stands.
Wow, this is quite a shift for Martin St-Louis and a huge vote of confidence for Arber Xhekaj.
Now, it's up to the robust 240-pound defenseman to seize this chance and make the most of this opportunity, for good.
This is an important decision from Martin St-Louis, one that speaks volumes.
Xhekaj, 23 years old, is a 6-foot-4 left-handed defenseman. This season, he has 0 points in 9 games, with 12 penalty minutes and a -5 rating.
However, his impact on the team goes far beyond statistics and numbers.
As for Barron, who is 22 years old, he is a 6-foot-2, 198-pound right-handed defenseman. This season, he has 1 point in 8 games, with 6 penalty minutes and a -5 rating.
It really seems to come down to these two for a spot in the lineup, while Jayden Struble's position appears to be secure for now.
Do you like this latest decision by Martin St-Louis? Do you think this could, unfortunately, mark the beginning of the end for Barron in Montreal?
Stay tuned for more details.
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NOVEMBRE 5 | 1747 ANSWERS Martin St-Louis Makes Significant Lineup Decision Ahead of Tonight's game involving Arber Xhekaj Who deserves to be in the lineup more? | ||
Barron | 208 | 11.9 % |
Xhekaj | 1539 | 88.1 % |
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