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Florian Xhekaj’s mother was unable to come and cheer him on at the last match in Laval

Originally posted on Dose.ca | Last updated 4/22/24

Florian Xhekaj finished the season with the Rocket.

Arber’s little brother played three games in a Laval uniform at the end of the campaign, but didn’t pick up any points.

He had the opportunity to gain experience, and that’s important for next season, because we don’t necessarily expect him to return to junior.

The striker was in the squad for the final game of the season, played at Place Bell in front of the club’s fans.

Florian’s mother, Simona, was supposed to make the trip to cheer on her son…

But unfortunately, she couldn’t be there due to a health problem (appendix):

Well, unfortunately I didn’t make the last game of the season in Laval to see our boy Flo play. My appendix had different plans
My four angels are the best medicine pic.twitter.com/1iXN9VOjsg

– Simona Xhekaj (@SimonaXhekaj) April 21, 2024

Florian and Arber’s mom shared a message on Twitter saying that her children are the best medicine there is.

How cute!

The Xhekaj family is close and we know how much Simona loves to see her sons play. She often shares messages of encouragement for her children on social platforms, which is always nice to see.

Of course, we have to wish Simona a speedy return to health. Of course, it must have been worrying for Florian and Arber because you never want to see these things happen, but hey.

She’ll need all her strength to cheer on her boys next year, who should be playing for the same organization.

She’ll be busy, anyway!

Gossip

– Oliver Kapanen really seems to be closing in on Montreal, as Patrik Bexell suggested a couple of weeks ago .

Kapanen completed his military service last summer in Finland.

If he doesn’t carve out a spot with the Habs, he’ll go play in Sweden with Timrå.

– Nicolas Cloutier (@NCloutierTVA) April 22, 2024

– William Nylander took part in Leafs training, but his presence is still uncertain for tonight’s game.

Sheldon Keefe leaves the door open to William Nylander potentially playing tonight: “We’ll see how he feels here the rest of the day here and make a decision.”

– Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) April 22, 2024

– Good news for the Islanders.

Jean-Gabriel Pageau takes reps at center from Anders Lee and Pierre Engvall.

– Anthony Martineau (@Antho_Martineau) April 22, 2024

– Can’t wait for the playoffs to come back to Montreal.

The last Habs playoff goal scored in front of a sold-out crowd in Montreal at the Bell Centre (April 20th, 2017).

Brendan Gallagher goal, assisted by Artturi Lehkonen & Andrei Markov… pic.twitter.com/0NyAMt9COS

– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) April 22, 2024

– Of note:

Finalists for the #QMJHL Guy-Carbonneau Trophy awarded to the best defensive forward

Felix Gagnon @DrakkarBAC
Nikita Prischepov @TigresVicto
Anthony Turcotte @HuskiesRn

– Stephane Leroux (@StephRDSJunior) April 22, 2024

– Voilà.

Expectation around NHL is Mark Stone plays for Vegas tonight – yet again activated off LTIR just in time for playoffs.

Talked to several players & front office executives about it. While jokes fly about cap circumvention, everyone agrees: nothing will/can change until next CBA.

– Emily Kaplan (@emilymkaplan) April 22, 2024

– Cha-ching!

The last four years for Ryan Smith:

2020: Buys Utah Jazz for $1.66B
2022: Acquires Real Salt Lake for $400M
2023: Revives Utah Royals for $2M
2024: Purchases NHL team for $1.2B

More

– Front Office Sports (@FOS) April 22, 2024