Power Forward Potential
March 24, 2024
By Bob Trask
As a 19 year old, 6’3 224 lb Josh Anderson scored 27 goals and added 24 assists for 51 points in 59 OHL games. He accumulated 76 penalty minutes for good measure. Another 19 year old has scored 34 goals and added 31 assists in 63 OHL games while racking up 79 minutes in penalties so far this season. That player is 6’4 190 lb Florian Xhekaj. Based on this, the Canadiens would seem to have a legitimate power forward in their prospect pipeline. He will be eligible to play in the AHL next season and Kent Hughes might want to give him that opportunity. – Trask