2023-12-30 19:16:34
Since Arber Xhekaj joined the Canadiens organization, the player’s story has continued to spark reactions in Montreal, and with good reason. After all, we are talking about a son of immigrant parents who was never drafted in junior or in the NHL, but who impressed so much at the CH camp that he made the jump directly to the NHL without going through Laval.
And after just a few weeks, he already had a reputation as one of the toughest guys in the league. Offer Hollywood a script like that and they’ll turn it down because they think it’s unrealistic, like.
The other aspect of Xhekaj’s past that stood out to people in Montreal was the fact that a few months before his first camp in Montreal, he worked at Costco. It added to the legend of the character… and it has endured over time.
And even in Laval today, Xhekaj continues to be associated with Costco. As part of a video posted on the Laval Rocket’s social media, the guys named their favorite Christmas gift, and Logan Mailloux decided to tease his teammate by saying that he got a membership card at Costco thanks to a good discount from his friend Arber.
Seeing Xhekaj’s reaction, we feel that this is not the first time that Mailloux has teased him like this.
The guys were spoiled for Christmas ????
The boys have been spoiled for Christmas ????#GoRocket pic.twitter.com/LXnNKgfJ5N— Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) December 28, 2023
Xhekaj, who says his best gift was a Chunky KitKat, let his partner on the blue line have a little fun. Because yes, let’s remember that the two guys play on the same defense duo in Laval, and obviously, they seem to be good friends.
In the same video, we must also salute the great effort of Mattias Norlinder, who took out his French to say that he had clothes. He could have responded in English like several of his teammates, but he instead made the effort to use the language of Molière, and that deserves to be praised.
The Rocket guys seem to have had some nice presents at Christmas… except poor Jan Mysak, who claims to have received nothing. Poor guy…
A lot of
– Speaking of the Rocket.
Lias Andersson will return to the Rocket lineup this afternoon after an evening off yesterday. Jan Mysak will also play. Riley McKay and Nolan Yaremko will be cut from the lineup. No change defensively, and Jakub Dobes in front of the net.
— Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) December 30, 2023
– This does not bode well for Matthew Savoie, who did not train today.
Canada adding forward Jagger Firkus to its 25 man roster in Sweden. Injury concerns.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) December 30, 2023
– No tossed around today. Ian Mitchell was unclaimed.
No new waivers. Ian Mitchell clears
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) December 30, 2023
– Huge transaction in the MLB.
The pitcher agreed to waive his no-trade clause.
— Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) December 30, 2023
– Hugo Lloris officially joins LAFC.
Hugo Lloris Is Black & Gold.
???? #LAFC signs goalkeeper Hugo Lloris on a permanent transfer from @SpursOfficial to a guaranteed contract through 2024 with options for 2025 and 2026.
— LAFC (@LAFC) December 30, 2023
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