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Arber Xhekaj would have been a Leaf

Created by: Babatunde
Initial Creation Date: Feb. 2, 2023
Published: Feb. 2, 2023
Team: 2022-23 Toronto Maple Leafs
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Arber Xhekaj on 32T talked about how he got multiple offers from different teams, especially the Leafs. All of his friends liked Toronto but his dad was a Habs fan and wanted to be different

Translation: Xhekaj wanted to be a Leaf but his dad said no
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  1. Xhekaj, Arber
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Feb. 2 at 4:44 p.m.
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OldNYIfan
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Aaaah, you're just rubbing it in because you're a Canadiens fan.
Feb. 2 at 4:52 p.m.
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Quoting: OldNYIfan
Aaaah, you're just rubbing it in because you're a Canadiens fan.


I'm almost 100 percent sure that Babatunde is a leafs fan
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Feb. 2 at 4:56 p.m.
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Quoting: eazy_duz_it
I'm almost 100 percent sure that Babatunde is a leafs fan


You know, I think that you're right, and that I had him confused with someone else. I should have gone with my first reaction: "Sad."

(Xhekaj is one of my favored targets for the Kings. Won't happen.)
Feb. 2 at 4:58 p.m.
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Quoting: OldNYIfan
You know, I think that you're right, and that I had him confused with someone else. I should have gone with my first reaction: "Sad."

(Xhekaj is one of my favored targets for the Kings. Won't happen.)


Realistically, as much as I bet you like Arber (I do too) it would likely take a serious overpay for any team to acquire him. So much so that it just wouldn't be worth it.
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Feb. 2 at 5:00 p.m.
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Also how much does a third pairing 21-year-old dman live in Leaf fans' kitchens? All year you pansies have insulted him and made fun of the Canadiens for being bad enough to give him a roster spot. Now, unprovoked, you clowns suggest "he wanted to be a leaf but his dad said no."

THAT is sad.
Feb. 2 at 5:01 p.m.
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Quoting: stephane_robidas
Realistically, as much as I bet you like Arber (I do too) it would likely take a serious overpay for any team to acquire him. So much so that it just wouldn't be worth it.


Hence the last two words of my previous comment.

You wouldn't do Sean Durzi for Arber?
Feb. 2 at 5:09 p.m.
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Quoting: eazy_duz_it
I'm almost 100 percent sure that Babatunde is a leafs fan


He's 100% not, he's the captain of the pretend leaf fans who just chirp the Leafs. He's formerly Dr Dinkee or something like that and I think he's an Islanders fan
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Feb. 2 at 5:10 p.m.
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Quoting: stephane_robidas
Realistically, as much as I bet you like Arber (I do too) it would likely take a serious overpay for any team to acquire him. So much so that it just wouldn't be worth it.


A guy who gets caved in all the time sure is popular eh? Can't defend but he sure can deliver dirty hits well
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Feb. 2 at 5:20 p.m.
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You're not missing much, he shouldn't displace Sandin in the lineup. He's fun to watch, but he's still playing like a 3rd pairing guy. He's the blueline version of Trevor Zegras. He's exciting, but he's very eh
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Feb. 2 at 5:30 p.m.
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I think Dad was right by having him sign with a team without that much NHL talent.
Who would Xman replace on the Leafs? He plays 15m a night with lots of offensive opportunities. Sure I wish the Leafs had signed him because he is better than some of the Marlies. Best wishes to him and his NHL career.
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Feb. 2 at 5:56 p.m.
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Quoting: OldNYIfan
Hence the last two words of my previous comment.

You wouldn't do Sean Durzi for Arber?


Hell no Sticking Out Tongue maybe Spence vs Xhekaj but that’s it
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Feb. 2 at 6:01 p.m.
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Quoting: eazy_duz_it
I'm almost 100 percent sure that Babatunde is a leafs fan


Quoting: OldNYIfan
You know, I think that you're right, and that I had him confused with someone else. I should have gone with my first reaction: "Sad."

(Xhekaj is one of my favored targets for the Kings. Won't happen.)


He claims he's a leafs fan but he's one of those leafs-haters-disgused-as-a-leafs-fan lol

As for the idea of the of the leafs having Xhekaj, the leafs don't need him, not saying he's not a great player but they are set as far as d men are concerned.
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Feb. 2 at 6:09 p.m.
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Quoting: eazy_duz_it
I'm almost 100 percent sure that Babatunde is a leafs fan


After reading so many of his Leaf trades, I kinda think he hates most Leafs players......though he may be a Leaf fan
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Feb. 2 at 7:09 p.m.
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Quoting: OldNYIfan
Hence the last two words of my previous comment.

You wouldn't do Sean Durzi for Arber?


Maybe. I don't know enough about Durzi, but Arber is fun to watch. Makes games more fun.
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Feb. 2 at 7:09 p.m.
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Quoting: RipNasty
A guy who gets caved in all the time sure is popular eh? Can't defend but he sure can deliver dirty hits well


Deliver dirty hits? When?
Feb. 2 at 9:27 p.m.
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Quoting: RipNasty
He's 100% not, he's the captain of the pretend leaf fans who just chirp the Leafs. He's formerly Dr Dinkee or something like that and I think he's an Islanders fan


Quoting: palhal
After reading so many of his Leaf trades, I kinda think he hates most Leafs players......though he may be a Leaf fan


I'm still new but I've seen him take the side of the leafs on trades. Always declining the trade
Feb. 2 at 9:31 p.m.
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Quoting: RipNasty
He's 100% not, he's the captain of the pretend leaf fans who just chirp the Leafs. He's formerly Dr Dinkee or something like that and I think he's an Islanders fan


Nah they're a Leafs fan, just from the Brian Burke "need more GRIT" school of Leafs fandom.
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Feb. 3 at 8:11 a.m.
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Quoting: palhal
I think Dad was right by having him sign with a team without that much NHL talent.
Who would Xman replace on the Leafs? He plays 15m a night with lots of offensive opportunities. Sure I wish the Leafs had signed him because he is better than some of the Marlies. Best wishes to him and his NHL career.


I would honestly swap Sandin for Xhekaj. Same production as Sandin and is tough as nails. He's someone that every team should want and needs
 
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