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JUNE 11, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Juraj Slafkovsky, Arber Xhekaj, And A Broken Stick Combine For WACKY Goal

APRIL 5, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Arber Xhekaj's Clapper Rings The Post To Put The Canadiens On The Board

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Canadiens' Arber Xhekaj Uncorks One-Time Bomb To Beat Capitals' Darcy Kuemper Top Shelf

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Media op: Arber Xhekaj | Montréal Canadiens Arber Xhekaj on his brother Florian

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Xhekaj was brought up from AHL Laval on Monday.

Impact Xhekaj has one goal, two assists, 14 shots on net, 41 hits, 12 blocked shots and 47 PIM in 17 NHL outings this season. He could be back in the lineup Tuesday against Ottawa after Justin Barron was demoted to the minors Monday.

JANUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Arber Xhekaj recalled from Laval Rocket | Montréal Canadiens 22-year-old rejoins Habs after 17-game stint in the American Hockey League

JANUARY 22, 2024 • NHL.COM

Headed for minors Xhekaj (upper body) was activated off injured reserve and then sent down to AHL Laval on Monday.

Impact Xhekaj was sidelined for seven games due to his upper-body issue but will have to continue to wait before returning the the NHL lineup following his demotion. Prior to getting hurt, the Ontario native managed just three points in 17 outings and shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of offensive upside even once cleared to play.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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