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JiC: sacrificing Xhekaj will be necessary to obtain Necas

The more the days go by, the more the name of Martin Necas surfaces in Montreal. He will be a restricted free agent on July 1, and several teams are already interested in his services.

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Arber Xhekaj vs. a top-6 forward: 'you have to say yes'.

Right now, we know that the Habs are looking to add talent to their offensive top-6. With free agents unlikely to be a factor this year for the Habs, there are only two ways to add talent to the club.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / May 21

Canadiens Considerations In Arber Xhekaj Contract Negotiations

Few players have enjoyed a more eventful entry to the NHL than Montreal Canadiens defenceman Arber Xhekaj, who is set to become a restricted free agent this summer.

NHL News / Dose.ca / May 20

Arber Xhekaj: Flames among interested teams

Arber Xhekaj is a popular name on the trade market. And that’s despite the fact that the defenseman has had a less than stellar season and is a regular on the trade block.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 19

Canadiens GM Kent Hughes Remains Firm on Keeping Arber Xhekaj

In hockey-mad Montreal, fans fall in love fast and hard with their favourites. When Marc Bergevin signed undrafted defenceman Arber Xhekaj to an entry-level contract in October 2021, hardly anyone had heard about the hard-hitting defenceman.

NHL News / Dose.ca / May 18

Maxim Lapierre would trade Arber Xhekaj for Connor McDavid… and that’s it

How much is Arber Xhekaj worth? As a player who has spent a little time in Laval and who is not a leading defenseman in the organization, one might think that his value is not extremely high.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 14

'Is there anyone who thinks Xhekaj is untouchable?' – Tony Marinaro

For several years now, the Montreal Canadiens haven’t really had very physical players. Georges Laraque and George Parros were the club’s last two strongmen, but since the arrival of Arber Xhekaj, the players feel more protected (and rightly so).

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 12

David Pagnotta: Teams continue to call for Arber Xhekaj

Over the past year, Arber Xhekaj has found himself – in spite of himself – in a number of trade rumors. Some teams called Kent Hughes to inquire about the defenseman’s availability… But the Habs’ GM never wanted to trade him.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 8

Offseason checklist for the Montreal Canadiens

The offseason has arrived for three-quarters of the NHL for teams that either missed the playoffs or were eliminated in the first round. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Montreal.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 4

Canadiens Face Critical Negotiations with Restricted Free Agent Xhekaj

Avoid the urge to look past upcoming negotiations with Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj this offseason. There might be just that tendency on

Montreal Canadiens News / Full Press Hockey / April 18

Arber Xhekaj Says His Shoulder Bothered Him All Year

Another year, another shoulder surgery was performed on Arber Xhekaj, who had this to say in his last media availability of the season. Arber Xhekaj underwent left shoulder surgery on April 10th, and yesterday, before the Montreal Canadiens‘ last game of the season, he fielded questions from the media for the last time this season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 16

Arber Xhekaj played injured for most of the season

Everyone agrees that Arber Xhekaj’s start to the season was pretty disappointing. He didn’t look anything like the gritty player we met in his first NHL season in 2022-23.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / April 9

Montreal Canadiens sign forward prospect Florian Xhekaj to entry-level contract

The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward prospect Florian Xhekaj to a three-year, entry-level contract, the club announced Tuesday afternoon. Xhekaj, 19, collected 34 goals and 65 points in 63 games with the Ontario Hockey League’s Brantford Bulldogs in the 2023-24 regular season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / April 9

The Montreal Canadiens’ young defensive core is exciting, but expect some moves

Another disappointing season has led to one of the NHL’s most storied franchises missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Thanks to a series of bad results, the Montreal Canadiens were officially eliminated from postseason contention last week, marking the third straight season the Habs failed to qualify for the playoffs.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / April 9

Habs Game 78: Xhekaj Injury Forces Canadiens Roster Change

The Montreal Canadiens (29-36-12) are set to face the Philadelphia Flyers (36-31-11) at the Bell Centre. The puck drop is scheduled for 7 pm ET. At this point of the season, fans are well aware of what they should expect on any given night.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 9

Canadiens lose Arber Xhekaj for season, Christian Dvorak to return Tuesday

One Canadiens player's season has come to an end while another returns.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / April 9

Montreal Canadiens’ Arber Xhekaj will have season-ending shoulder surgery

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Tuesday that defenseman Arber Xhekaj will undergo left shoulder surgery and miss the rest of the regular season. The

Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / April 9

Canadiens D Arber Xhekaj to have season-ending surgery

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj will undergo season-ending surgery on his left shoulder, the team announced Tuesday. Per the Canadiens, Xhekaj will have surgery on Wednesday and is expected to be ready for the start of next season.

NHL News / Philly Hockey Now / January 22

Flyers Could Be Interested In Arber Xhekaj Trade

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj has been the subject of trade rumors since he was sent down to the AHL. One team that could be interested? None other than the Philadelphia Flyers.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21

Canadiens Have Blunt Reply to Teams Eyeing Arber Xhekaj Trade

The Montreal Canadiens have unequivocally shut down trade talks involving defenseman Arber Xhekaj, as confirmed by NHL insider Elliotte Friedman. Despite being loaned to AHL Laval over a month ago, the Canadiens are standing firm, denying any inquiries about the blue liner.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / January 20

Gotta see it: Arber Xhekaj’s Lively Fight In The AHL

When the Montreal Canadiens assigned defenceman Arber Xhekaj to the Laval Rocket, the goal was putting him in a situation that would lead to big minutes, giving him crucial experience that would hopefully improve his defensive game.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / December 6

Canadiens’ Arber Xhekaj AHL Assignment an Opportunity

The Montreal Canadiens removed Arber Xhekaj from the injured reserve list, then immediately assigned him to the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League (AHL). There have been discussions about the 22-year-old defenceman, his game, his future and how he has seemingly been passed over on the depth chart by Jayden Struble.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / December 5

Motivation by Demotion: Xhekaj’s AHL Move a Temporary Setback

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj, who has been recovering from an upper-body injury that kept him out for seven games, was activated off injured reserve.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / November 17