Could the delay in Arber Xhekaj signing his knee contract be a result of the Montreal Canadiens asking him to become a forward?

While the Montreal Canadiens have done their due diligence under the leadership of general manager Kent Hughes and signed both Ivan Demidov and Jakub Dobes to new contracts, one player that is still awaiting their fate for the upcoming season is bruising defenseman Arber Xhekaj.Xhekaj remains a restricted free agent, and naturally, questions continue to […] The post Latest Arber Xhekaj Update Could Spell Trouble For Canadiens appeared first on HEAVY.

The Montreal Canadiens will open their main training camp on September 16, leaving just two weeks to assess the available […]

Montreal Canadiens owner, president, and chief operating officer Geoff Molson believes the team's two remaining RFAs are important players.

The Montreal Canadiens might do well to think things through before trading RFA Arber Xhekaj, amid increasing rumors. The post Canadiens Shouldn’t Rush to Trade Arber Xhekaj appeared first on HEAVY.

The Montreal Canadiens had a step-forward season in 2025-26, finishing in third in the Atlantic Division and winning two Stanley Cup playoff rounds. But what does a successful 2026-27 season look like for the Habs? Is it a Cup-or-bust year for Montreal, or is slow-but-continual improvement the key?

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The Montreal Canadiens have been pegged as a team that could still make further moves by the time the 2026-2027 season rolls around, according to Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette. In addition to targeting a top-six forward addition, the club has also been on the hunt for a veteran right-shot defenseman that can play […] The post Canadiens Likely to Move On From Gritty Defenseman appeared first on HEAVY.

The Montreal Canadiens are currently listening to trade offers for a highly rated young defenseman amid a positional logjam. The post Canadiens Open to Trading Highly Rated Young Defenseman appeared first on HEAVY.