# 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: 2026-07-31T04:36:06+00:00
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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: 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/ebcd769d5fa57606

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