JULY 30 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
ARBER XHEKAJ #72 - DEFENSE - MONTREAL CANADIENS
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Canadiens sign D Arber Xhekaj to two-year deal Restricted free agent defenseman Arber Xhekaj signed a two-year, $2.6 million contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.Xhekaj, 23, re...
Montreal Canadiens sign Arber Xhekaj to a two-year extension The hard-hitting defenceman will earn an average annual salary of $1.3 million.
JULY 30 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM
Inks two-year deal Xhekaj (shoulder) signed a two-year, $2.6 million contract with Montreal on Tuesday.
Impact Xhekaj was limited to just 44 NHL games last season, in part due to his shoulder problem, but could be in the mix for a full-time lineup spot this upcoming campaign. Still, even if the blueliner does make the Opening Night roster, he is far from a lock for playing time and could find himself periodically sitting in the press box as a healthy scratch. He'll need to stave off the likes of Justin Barron to maintain a spot on the third pairing.
JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Arber Xhekaj at Georges Laraque's hockey clinic | Montréal Canadiens The official National Hockey League website including news, rosters, stats, schedules, teams, and video.
JUNE 11 • NHL.COM
How concerned should the Habs be about Arber Xhekaj? | HI/O Show The defenceman, who can become a restricted free agent this summer, had his season cut short because of shoulder surgery for the second year...
APRIL 11 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM
Canadiens D Arber Xhekaj to have season-ending surgery Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj will undergo season-ending surgery on his left shoulder, the team announced Tuesday.Per the Canad...
APRIL 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Out for the year Xhekaj (upper body) will miss the rest of the season to have surgery on his left shoulder.
Impact Xhekaj played in 44 games for the Canadians this season, recording three goals and seven assists. The 23-year-old will look to keep progressing heading into his third season. If he isn't ready for training camp expect him to back just in time for the regular season.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable Sunday Xhekaj (upper body) will not play Sunday against the Rangers, per the NHL's media site.
Impact Xhekaj has now missed two straight games and the team hasn't provided much of an update on his status. The 23-year-old blueliner has just one point in his last 10 appearances. Montreal's next game is Tuesday against the Flyers.
APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE
Not available Saturday Xhekaj (upper body) will not be in the lineup Saturday versus the Maple Leafs.
Impact Xhekaj may have been injured in Thursday's game against Tampa Bay. The rugged defenseman has 10 points, 81PIM, 125 hits and 49 blocked shots in 44 games this season. Look for Justin Barron to replace him in the lineup.
APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE
Logs assist in win Xhekaj had an assist, three shots on net, two blocks and three hits in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Columbus.
Impact Xhekaj's slapshot was deflected home by Joshua Roy, giving Montreal a 3-0 lead six minutes into the game. It was the third assist in last six game for Xhekaj, whose game has come around since partnering up with veteran David Savard on the second pair.
MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE
Jack Todd: Atlantic Division will be a tough hurdle to climb for the Canadiens The division is tougher than blocking an Arber Xhekaj slapshot with your shins — and getting tougher.
MARCH 10 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM
Jack Todd: Atlantic Division will be a tough hurdle to climb for the Canadiens The division is tougher than blocking an Arber Xhekaj slapshot with your shins — and getting tougher.
MARCH 8 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM
Jack Todd: Atlantic Division will be a tough hurdle to climb for the Canadiens The division is tougher than blocking an Arber Xhekaj slapshot with your shins — and getting tougher.
FEBRUARY 26 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM
Goals in two straight Xhekaj scored a goal on four shots along with one block and four hits in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Buffalo.
Impact Xhekaj put Montreal on the board first, taking advantage of a puck that squirted out from behind the night and burying a slapper midway through the first period. It was the second consecutive game with a goal for Xhekaj, who got himself a new partner on defense, David Savard.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Arber Xhekaj's Clapper Rings The Post To Put The Canadiens On The Board
FEBRUARY 22 • YOUTUBE
Scores in loss Xhekaj scored a goal on three shots and had one hit over 16:35 of ice time in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Washington.
Impact Xhekaj unloaded a bomb from the point that eluded Darcy Kuemper for Montreal's first goal. It was the second goal of the season for Xhekaj and his first since being recalled from AHL Laval in late January. He's been in and out of the lineup since the recall, but Xhekaj is playing regularly now with Jordan Harris (upper body) sidelined.
FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Canadiens' Arber Xhekaj makes his father proud Habs defenceman helps his dad celebrate Kosovo Independence Day by scoring a goal in 4-3 loss to Washington Capitals.
FEBRUARY 18 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM
Canadiens' Arber Xhekaj Uncorks One-Time Bomb To Beat Capitals' Darcy Kuemper Top Shelf
FEBRUARY 18 • YOUTUBE
Media op: Arber Xhekaj | Montréal Canadiens Arber Xhekaj on his brother Florian
FEBRUARY 8 • NHL.COM
Rings post for assist Xhekaj had an assist and two blocked shots over 12:29 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Capitals.
Impact Xhekaj had one missed shot but it made a lot of noise, caroming off the post and onto the stick of Nick Suzuki, who scored his second goal in a span of 57 seconds. The helper was Xhekaj's first point since being recalled from AHL Laval on Jan. 22.
FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Is Arber Xhekaj a core piece of the Canadiens' future? | HI/O Bonus After a stint in Laval with the AHL's Rocket, the defenceman had a rough couple of games upon his return to the Habs.
FEBRUARY 3 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM
Scratched Saturday Xhekaj was a healthy scratch for Saturday's game against the Penguins.
Impact Xhekaj had played two straight game after a callup from AHL Laval before taking a seat in the press box Saturday. Jordan Harris returned to the active lineup in place of Xhekaj.
JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Liveblog: Habs play Penguins before hitting All-Star break Arber Xhekaj will be a healthy scratch. Brendan Gallagher will serve the first game of his five-game suspension.
JANUARY 27 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM
In lineup Tuesday Xhekaj had one block, three hits and two penalty minutes over 16:25 of ice time in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to Ottawa.
Impact Xhekaj rejoined the parent club after spending the last seven weeks in the AHL. He served on the third pair and was on ice for Montreal's lone goal. Xhekaj plays with an edge and could be useful for fantasy leagues that value hits and PIM.
JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
