Xhekaj’s Trade Window Opens | Montreal Canadiens News

Montreal Canadiens’ restricted free agents, especially Arber Xhekaj, are in a tight window before training camp. Xhekaj, a physical defenseman with untapped potential, is being sidelined by coach Martin St. Louis—logging under two minutes in key playoff games. By skipping arbitration, he invited offer sheets from other teams, signaling his desire for a fresh start. With Adam Engstrom rising and Xhekaj’s role shrinking, trading him now makes sense for both sides: the Canadiens gain assets, and Xhekaj gets a chance to thrive elsewhere. At 25, staying as a seventh defenseman isn’t ideal—this could be his breakout moment. 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/47768ada7ecfdcef