Arber Xhekaj’s reputation as a tough guy continues to spread across the NHL.
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lords of the ballad Spittin’ Chicletsformer defender Ryan Whitney told a tasty anecdote regarding the back of the CH nicknamed Wifi.
“I was playing golf with Marc Staal and we were talking regarding how in the league now there’s a lack of toughness and he said, ‘there’s this guy, Wifi, he brought me around, he was holding me, I was holding him and he said, ‘you have 3 seconds to let go of me,’” Whitney recounted.
“OK! Jesus Christ!” Whitney continued, recounting his trade with the current Florida Panthers defenseman.
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In the episode broadcast from February 7 of Spittin’ Chicletsthe Alex Reed, the captain of the CH, Nick Suzuki, added on Xhekaj, “a big surprise for the whole NHL”, according to him.
The center of the Canadian also explained how Wifi had “sneaky” offensive talents.
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“He was smaller when he was younger so he played a more skilled game. Suddenly he’s gotten huge, so he still has his abilities as a smaller player,” continued Suzuki, who explained how Xhekaj is a pearl off the ice, but “turns into a different person.” when he puts on his skates.
