# Xhekaj’s Future in Montreal | Montreal Canadiens News

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Podcast: [Montreal Canadiens News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-canadiens-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7536826)
Published: 2026-08-31T19:27:10+00:00
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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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a8596a146025bc63

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