I have two concerns.
The first aligns with what you guys just mentioned. That teams will do whatever they can to entice Xhekaj into a reaction.
The second is that after the last two games he’s well on his way on being typecast, kinda like how Gallagher was early on in his career.
He’s officially on player safety’s radar and that’s not good.
I know I’m probably gonna get reemed for this but with all due respect, Laine was trying to split two players while skating like a duck.
He should’ve been using his frame and speed while leading with his shoulder instead of leaving his knees exposed like he did.
Again, I’m not defending that clown but Laine didn’t do himself any favors there.
What more concerning to me right now is Reinbacher’s injury.
Laine’s is horrible in it’s own right but he’s still an asset that was acquired using available cap space and not a high draft pick.
I know he was penciled in for AHL duty but a serious injury will set his development back.
Further adding to last year’s issues in regards to that as well.