Montreal Gazette
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Jul 24, 2026
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Trade rumours swirl around unsigned Canadiens defenceman Arber Xhekaj
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MONTREAL CANADIENS
Trade rumours swirl around unsigned Canadiens defenceman Arber Xhekaj
The Flyers and Flames have been linked to the fan favourite.
Montreal Canadiens defenceman Arber Xhekaj (72) during 3rd period NHL action in Montreal, on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (Allen McInnis / Montreal Gazette)
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Montreal Gazette
July 24, 2026 at 2:26 p.m.
Over a month into the offseason, Montreal Canadiens defenceman Arber Xhekaj remains unsigned.
The undrafted 25-year-old fan favourite had a cap hit of $US1.3 million last season. He’s a restricted free agent this year and next, before becoming an…
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