After The Horn: Arber Xhekaj

After The Horn: Arber Xhekaj

Arber Xhekaj's unlikely road to the NHL is about more than just not being drafted. The Habs rookie learned about fighting for opportunities from his parents' unbelievable journey. Elliotte sits down with Arber along with his parents, Jack and Simona, to get the whole story.

Watch the “After The Horn” feature on Arber Xhekaj

We would like to thank Chantel Machabée & Charles Saindon-Courtois from the Montreal Canadiens communications team for helping us with this piece — the feature was directed by Jeremy McElhanney, edited by Mark Wade and produced by Amil Delic. This story was told by Elliotte Friedman. Video management was handled by Zack Hajas. And finally, thanks to Simona, Jack and Arber for sharing their story.

Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

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