Arber Xhekaj continues to spread terror on the ice, and his latest victims, Max Domi and Ryan Reaves, are living proof.
During the opening game, the Sheriff reminded the entire league that he was there to enforce the law, and he did so in a resounding manner.
Domi, who thought he had found an easy target by offering to throw down the gloves against David Savard, quickly changed his mind when Xhekaj stood up to make him understand that it would be him, and not anyone else, who would take care of settling his accounts.
Domi walked towards the CH bench at the commercial break to tell Savard that he had to throw down his gloves. Xhekaj stood up immediately. Domi went to bed.
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Faced with this unexpected change of plan, Domi felt fear in his stomach, preferring to back away from the prospect of facing the young Montreal defender.
This landmark moment adds to a growing list of opponents intimidated by the presence of Arber Xhekaj. It wasn’t the first time that the Canadiens’ goon imposed his law during a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
A little earlier, Ryan Reaves, who boasts of being the most feared brawler in the league, had also chosen to avoid confrontation with Xhekaj, despite the latter’s repeated provocations.
Reaves’ refusal to fight made him the laughing stock of the NHL, tarnishing his reputation as a strongman forever.
As a strong man, you never want to show a feeling of vulnerability. The Leafs bully is no more.
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For Max Domi, this refusal to answer the call will follow him all year, he who probably wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to give Savard a beating.
Instead, he showed everyone he wasn’t ready to face a player like Xhekaj, who at 6-foot-4, 240 pounds embodies the fear of an entire league.
It’s not just Reaves and Domi’s refusal that’s getting attention; this is the way Xhekaj imposes his law.
He not only won the physical battle, but also the psychological battle for the whole year.
By taking the initiative to stand up and tell Domi that he would be his opponent, he demonstrated a self-confidence that literally made the former CH member give in.
This kind of demonstration is not only measured in minutes of play or statistics; it’s a question of presence, of making your opponents understand that they will not touch your teammates.
For Arber Xhekaj, this evening only confirmed what many are beginning to understand: he is not just a third-pair brawler.
Even though he was treated like a 7th defenseman, fighting for every minute on the ice, he found a way to show Martin St. Louis and the rest of the league that he is much more than that.
When the Sheriff takes action, the rules change. Players hesitate, opponents’ knees shake, and those who seek confrontation often find themselves regretting their decision.
As Xhekaj continues to prove his worth beyond statistics, he’s not just winning fights; he earns the respect of his teammates and opponents, even those who prefer to avoid him.
Max Domi and Ryan Reaves have been humiliated for life. If anyone dares to question the honor of their team, they will have to go to the Sheriff.
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