Florian Xhekaj To Make NHL Debut vs Leafs
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“Dreams sure do come true”: Florian Xhekaj’s mother pens emotional reaction to son Canadiens call-up
Habs prospect Florian Xhekaj received his first NHL call-up after a breakout AHL season and months of grinding with the Laval Rocket.
BROSSARD – In an exciting development for both the player and fans, the Montreal Canadiens have officially announced the recall of forward Florian Xhekaj from the Laval Rocket in the American Hockey League (AHL). This marks Xhekaj's first call-up to the NHL, and at just 21 years old, he is poised to make an impact on the Canadiens roster.
Florian Xhekaj's recall and first regular-season game with his brother in the NHL may turn out to be the emotional boost the Montreal Canadiens need to get out of their five-game losing streak.
A few weeks ago, Florian Xhekaj left the Canadiens’ camp with a taste of unfinished business. Many fans would have liked him to stay in Montreal. His camp had been solid, intense and convincing. He had that mix of raw energy and burgeoning maturity that we perhaps didn’t expect to see so soon.