Arber Xhekaj signs with Canadiens
MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced on Monday that the team has agreed to terms with defenceman Arber Xhekaj on a three-year, two-way contract (2021-22 to 2023-24).
Xhekaj was released from training camp and will be loaned to the Kitchener Rangers in the OHL.
Xhekaj played 51 games with Kitchener in 2019-20, registering six goals and 11 assists, in addition to serving 88 penalty minutes. The 6’03”, 204 lbs blueliner also posted a plus-26 differential in his second season in the junior ranks. Xhekaj did not play in 2020-21 following the cancellation of the OHL season due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Hamilton, ON native has skated in 110 contests in the OHL since making his debut in 2018-19. Xhekaj, 20, produced eight goals and added 12 assists, while also serving 120 penalty minutes.
Xhekaj was initially invited to rookie camp before being invited to the main training camp.
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The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a three-year, two-way contract with defenseman Arber Xhekaj.#GoHabsGohttps://t.co/gfyrHR1VaF
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) October 4, 2021
