Montreal Canadiens Enhance Defense with Physicality, Sign Arber Xhekaj to Two-Year, $2.6 Million Deal
Tuesday, July 30th, 2024
Arber Xhekaj, a restricted free agent defenseman, has finalized a two-year deal worth $2.6 million with the Montreal Canadiens.
During his 44 games last season, the 23-year-old Xhekaj collected 10 points comprising 3 goals and 7 assists, while leading the team with 81 penalty minutes. Measuring 6 feet 4 inches in height and weighing 240 pounds, Xhekaj held the second position on the team in plus/minus rating with a plus-6 and ranked fourth in hits, totaling 125.
Xhekaj has participated in 95 career games with Montreal since being signed as an undrafted free agent, amassing a total of 23 points, which include 8 goals and 15 assists, along with 182 penalty minutes.
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