Jakub Dobes<\/a>.”I got chirped last game and they told me to go back to costco”<\/p>\n– Arber Xhekaj<\/p>\n
Such a bizarre insult that it definitely made us laugh this morning.<\/p>\n
Arber Xhekaj reveals bizarre insult from Buffalo Sabres player during playoff series<\/p>\n
Xhekaj is one of the most physically imposing players in the entire NHL.<\/p>\n
The defenseman stands 6-foot-4 and weighs 240 pounds… His massive frame is a huge part of his identity as a hockey player.<\/p>\n
So it is always pretty unusual to see players try to challenge him like that.<\/p>\n
Several former players have already shared absolutely bizarre insults they heard on the ice throughout their careers.<\/p>\n
But telling him to go back to Costco? Let’s just say that one came out of nowhere!<\/p>\n
The team clearly tried every possible way to throw the Canadiens off during the series, but obviously without success.<\/p>\n
Xhekaj showed class by not publicly naming the players responsible for the insult, unfortunately for our curiosity.<\/p>\n
In any case, Game 2 against the Hurricanes will be played Saturday night at PNC Arena. And the Canadiens will probably approach the matchup with the same positive mindset that has carried the team this far.<\/p>\n
Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n
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Arber Xhekaj reveals what opponent yelled at him on the ice as Canadiens defender gets targeted<\/p>\n
Do you think Xhekaj should play Saturday night?<\/p>\n
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