Match Canadien-Sénateurs samedi: «Nous allons nous rappeler certains coups salauds», assure Arber Xhekaj

It is difficult to find out what to expect the next match between Canadians and senators next Saturday evening. But we know that the players of the two teams did not like the behavior of their opponents. Will we have the right to resolve the results?

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At the moment, everything will depend on training, headed by coaches Martin Saint Luis and Travis Green. On Thursday, St. Louis still mentioned that he was not established in his plan of the match for the last preparatory confrontation of his team.

“I don't know what to expect [du match de samedi]- said Captain Nick Suzuki. We do not know who they will bring, and do not know who will play on our side. We probably will not know until late Friday or, perhaps, even on Saturday morning. But no matter what you are aligned, you must go and do your job. “

For his part, Arber Xhekaj expects a fiery match, regardless of alignment.

“These are our rivals, so the match will be emotional, anything. I do not think that in particular, we are aimed at players, but we will remember some bastards. ”

Veterans at the end of their headquarters

Training camps for a long time in the NHL, and veterans know very well that in their interests to observe some preparatory matches of the bridge in order to be healthy at the beginning of the regular season.

On Tuesday evening, however, some of them would gladly exchange their place on the bridge for one on the team.

“I would like to play in this match. These are games that are pleasant to play, even if it is in the pre -season period. To see how the guys stand like this, it’s nice to live when you are on ice. ”

The feeling separated by the nickname Suzuki.

“It was strange. You want to be part of the battle with the guys. I am convinced that it was very pleasant for the guys to collect this victory and prove what they were capable of on ice. This really makes you want to be with them. ”

Half ahead, wool returned

In addition, as expected, Ivan Demidov returned to a rink with a regular group on Thursday, and he seemed to be not inconvenient in his hands, which he received on Tuesday.

The young Russian striker again formed a trio with Alex Newhuk and Oliver Kapanen.

For his part, Patrick Lane seemed to be reduced in his position about what looked like the fifth unit in the attack. Or at least one of the two fourth trio of the team at the present.

He played to the left of Joe Veleno and Owen Bek.

CH will train for the second and last time in Quebec, on Friday morning from 10:15 in the morning. The session will be open again for the general public.

CH training for training

The attackers

Slafkovsky – Suzuki – Caufield
Bolduc – Dach – Gallagher
Demidov – Newhuk – Kapanen
Blais/F. Xhekaj – Evans – Anderson
Lane – ordered – Beck

Defenders

Matison is Dobson
Gule – Hatson
A. Xhekaj – Carrier
Stabel – Engstrom