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Scout Grant McCagg assesses Florian Xhekaj's chances of making the Montreal Canadiens roster, noting average AHL skating, weight‑related speed issues, and a promising penalty‑kill role, while comparing him to Owen Beck and the team's filled forward spots.
Montreal’s recent contract extension for Kirby Dach raises questions about lineup decisions, as Alex Newhook’s playoff heroics and Oliver Kapanen’s chemistry with Ivan Demidov push the roster toward a reshuffle.
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj has chosen not to file for salary arbitration, making him a restricted free agent eligible for an offer sheet. With his cap hit at $1.3 million and ice time at a career low, the next move could reshape his role — or that of the team.
As the NHL reshapes its schedule, Canadiens prospects and veterans are intensifying training across North America and Europe ahead of a September season opener.