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Xhekaj’s Future in Montreal | Montreal Canadiens News
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- Jul 31, 2026
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- 77
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Summary
Montreal Canadiens are buzzing with offseason moves, locking up key pieces like Ivan Demidov and Jakub Dobes—but defenseman Arber Xhekaj remains unsettled as a restricted free agent. His agent confirms Xhekaj’s strong desire to stay in Montreal, praising the city and team culture, while the Canadiens grapple with a crowded blue line. Despite being an undrafted free agent who rose through juniors and thrives on physical play, Xhekaj’s future hinges on finding space in a young, stacked defense corps—with training camp still months away. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ebcd769d5fa57606