# Xhekaj Stays in Montreal for 2026-27 | 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: 2026-09-16T08:57:26+00:00
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Montreal Canadiens lock in defenseman Arber Xhekaj for one more year, ending speculation as he embraces life in the city and the team’s defensive depth. Undrafted but relentless, Xhekaj’s physical game and 33-point season (10G, 23A) with over 400 career penalty minutes make him a key piece — and the Canadiens’ blue line just got a little tougher to crack. 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. Sources: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/canadiens-announce-fate-rfa-defenseman-002127126.html More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/10fa27aa7d816dd0 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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