Florian Xhekaj wants to create the “Demolition Line” with Josh Anderson and his brother

Marc-Olivier Cook
Florian Xhekaj wants to create the “Demolition Line” with Josh Anderson and his brother
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Since the start of training camp, Florian Xhekaj has been paired with Josh Anderson.

It's been a rather… unique experience. 

This morning, after Group B's practice, Florian was asked what it would mean to him to play alongside his brother—if Arber were ever moved to the offense. And his answer was perfect.

Basically, Florian said the two brothers often talked about it when they were younger. You don't have to think too hard to realize that it would be one of their dreams.

But where it got funny was when Florian started imagining a line where he played with his brother… and Josh Anderson.

It would be the Demolition Line. We'd have a blast! – Florian Xhelak

Take 30 seconds to imagine…

Arber on the left, Florian in the center, and Andy on the right.

Man… just thinking about it, it makes me worry for the other teams. Three behemoths running all over the ice, hitting everything that moves: it'd be a scene straight out of the movie Slap Shot with the Hanson brothers! 

No joke, Florian really seems to be having fun playing alongside Josh Anderson since the start of camp… and he's doing things the right way, too. He was one of the best players on the ice yesterday, and that was the case again this morning in Brossard.

The Canadiens are giving him a real chance to prove himself at camp, and that's a good thing.

Especially if the kid can take advantage of this opportunity to earn a spot on the team for the season opener! 


In a nutshell

– Wow.

– To be continued.

– Kind words for Gavin McKenna.

– Heads up:

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