Canadiens: Xhekaj Making Big Impact Lately
Kaiden Guhle will soon return to the Montreal Canadiens, and that means that one of Jayden Struble and Arber Xhekaj will have to make way. It shouldn't be Xhekaj...
thehockeynews.comArber Xhekaj is generating ongoing Canadiens coverage with emphasis on his defensive play and physical role, as seen in recent Canadiens-focused outlets.
Recent highlights include:
- The Hockey News notes Xhekaj has been stabilizing after team changes and has delivered solid physical play with fewer penalties in recent outings. That piece also discusses potential lineup implications if Kaiden Guhle returns.[1]
- Another Hockey News article highlights Xhekaj’s continued development in Laval’s system and his readiness to contribute at the NHL level, framing him as a bottom-six option with edge and leadership potential.[2]
- Several recent summaries and clips from Canadiens-focused media and hockey channels emphasize Xhekaj’s physicality, defensive presence, and trajectory toward a more prominent role with Montreal, including coverage around leadership expectations and breakout potential.[3][4][5][7][8]
If you want, I can pull a quick, focused summary of the latest 7–10 days of Xhekaj-related content and provide links to the most relevant articles.