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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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 9

Arber Xhekaj’s injury: Juraj Slafkovsky is saddened

Earlier today, we learned that Arber Xhekaj’s season was well and truly over. We knew he was in bad shape, but not that he was going to have shoulder surgery.

NHL News / Dose.ca / April 7

Arber Xhekaj missed Ryan Reaves… And he’ll miss Matt Rempe too

Arber Xhekaj has a reputation as a guy who can fight. He’s one of the NHL’s good battlers because he’s strong and has good technique(thanks to Georges Laraque)… And everyone will agree that he’s not afraid to throw down the gloves and take on the NHL’s best big men.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 7

Arber Xhekaj and Kaiden Guhle to miss second game in a row

The Canadiens are in New York for tonight’s game. Martin St-Louis’ men lost to the Leafs last night at the Bell Centre… And they’ll be looking to get back to winning ways against the Rangers.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / April 6

Montreal Canadiens’ Kaiden Guhle and Arber Xhekaj out with upper-body injuries

A couple of players are expected to miss time for the foreseeable future. On Saturday, the Montreal Canadiens announced that defenseman Kaiden Guhle is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 24

Owen Beck and Florian Xhekaj stand out to close the season

While all eyes of Montreal Canadiens fans are on David Reinbacher, who had another strong game today with a point, the Habs’ other prospects continue to perform well.

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 / Montreal Hockey Now / January 6

Canadiens Defenceman Arber Xhekaj Deserves To Be In The NHL

Since returning from injury, Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj has been playing his regular brand of steadfast hockey in the American Hockey League.

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 16

Canadiens defenseman injured in thriller vs. Golden Knights

Canadiens defenseman leaves thriller vs. Golden Knights with upper-body injury

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj suffered an upper-body injury in Thursday's thrilling loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 2

Canadiens’ Arber Xhekaj: A Stand-Up (for His Team) Guy

Arber Xhekaj is a 22-year-old defenceman born on Jan. 30, 2001, in Hamilton, Ontario. He’s got one NHL season under his belt with the Montreal Canadiens, and he looks forward to a second season coming up.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 14, 2023