NHL Must Take Steps to Reduce Injuries in Preseason Games
In a preseason game on Oct. 1 between the Ottawa Senators and the Montreal Canadiens, Habs defenceman Arber Xhekaj deliberately elbowed Tim Stutzle in the head in what can only…
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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Canadiens, Senators, Oilers, Maple Leafs
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, news regarding Jeremy Swayman and the Boston Bruins doesn’t stop coming. The latest is that the goaltender is taking some time and still not comfortable…
Canadiens Will Realistically Keep Hutson in AHL in 2024-25
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson impressed in the two games he got in at the end of 2023-24 upon signing his entry-level contract.
Canadiens Blue Line Spots Not as Open as People Believe
The Montreal Canadiens will be entering the 2024-25 season training camp with what fans believe will be an open door for some young defenders to step through. General manager Kent…
Arber Xhekaj Was Almost a Maple Leaf Before Signing with Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are in rebuild mode and have been making the right moves to try and become competitive within the next couple of seasons. With Juraj Slafkovsky, Cole Caufield,…
Canadiens Take Alternative, Bridge Approach to Re-Sign Barron and Xhekaj
This is how it was always going to play out between Arber Xhekaj and Justin Barron and the Montreal Canadiens regarding their new contracts.
Canadiens’ Signing of Xhekaj Might Spark New Trade Conversations
The Montreal Canadiens have made a savvy move by signing defenseman Arber Xhekaj to a two-year, $2.6 million contract extension, with an average annual value of $1.3 million. This announcement…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Sabres, Jets, Panthers, Canadiens
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, one insider close to the Edmonton Oilers says Leon Draisaitl’s agent has confirmed that the forward is looking to sign a long-term deal. Meanwhile, before…
Canadiens & Xhekaj Agree to 2-Year Deal
The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to a two-year, $2.6 million extension with defenseman Arber Xhekaj. The deal has an average annual value (AAV) of $1.3 million per year. In 44…
Canadiens Create Contract Space; What Will Kent Hughes Do with It?
It was D-Day today for NHL general managers, they had to decide which pending restricted free agents (RFA) they wanted to keep by issuing them a qualifying offer (QO) and…