Canadiens Defense Dilemma | Montreal Canadiens News

Montreal Canadiens are juggling roster moves this offseason, locking up key players while facing a defensive logjam that’s sparking trade rumors — especially around restricted free agent Arber Xhekaj. With a glut of left-handed defensemen including Hutson, Matheson, Guhle, Struble, and Xhekaj, the team is also weighing whether to move on from prospect Adam Engström — a high-scoring AHL standout who’s ready for the NHL but could clash with Xhekaj’s physical style. Engström, signed to a three-year deal entering his final year, is ranked as Montreal’s 10th-best young player and projected as a third-pair defenseman — making his future a tough call as the Canadiens try to balance depth, style, and salary cap constraints. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e4a35f5d93bb22f9