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Xhekaj’s Future in Montreal | Montreal Canadiens News
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- Aug 31, 2026
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Summary
Montreal Canadiens’ young core is heating up, with David Reinbacher poised to shine—but behind the scenes, a tense roster shuffle looms. Restricted free agents Zach Bolduc, Arber Xhekaj, and Sasha Pastujov are all in flux, but Xhekaj’s situation is especially spicy: sidelined in playoffs, skipping arbitration, and now open to offers. With Kaiden Guhle and Adam Engstrom vying for ice time, Xhekaj’s agent hints he’s ready for a fresh start—and trading him might be smarter than keeping him as a seventh defenseman at 25. While Reinbacher lights the future, Montreal’s front office must decide: develop or deal? 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/a8596a146025bc63