Arber Xhekaj's agent addresses contract talks with Canadiens
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 3:59 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Arber Xhekaj remains a restricted free agent as the Montreal Canadiens prepare for the upcoming season. His agent, Brian Bartlett, expressed Xhekaj's strong desire to stay with the team, praising Montreal's environment and coaching staff. However, the Canadiens face a logjam of talent on defense, complicating contract negotiations. No timeline is set for a deal, though both sides are optimistic about finding common ground before training camp begins.
- •Arber Xhekaj is currently a restricted free agent.
- •His agent highlights Xhekaj's love for playing in Montreal.
- •The Canadiens recently re-signed key players to multi-year deals.
- •A contract for Xhekaj remains uncertain with defensive talent depth.
- •No set timeline exists for finalizing Xhekaj's contract.
- 3:59 AMYahoo Sports — Arber Xhekaj’s Agent Discloses Update On His Future With Canadiens
"The Montreal Canadiens have taken great strides in recent seasons, qualifying for the Stanley Cup Playoffs in each of the last two campaigns and even reaching the Eastern Conference Final earlier this spring.While their ride came to a close in round three against the eventual Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes, general manager Kent Hughes acted […] The post Arber Xhekaj’s Agent Discloses Update On His Future With Canadiens appeared first on HEAVY.
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