ARBER
XHEKAJ
#72 -
D
Status
On roster
Ht/Wt
6’4’’,
219 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
1
year
Debut
Oct 12, 2022
Born
Jan 30, 2001
(23 yrs)
Hamilton, Ontario
Signed
Signed by Montreal in 2021.
VS.
Arber Xhekaj
STAT RANK
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2024-06-30 |
Montreal Canadiens tendered a qualifying offer.
|
| 2024-04-17 |
Missed the last 7 regular season games (shoulder surgery - left).
|
| 2024-04-09 |
Shoulder surgery - left, remainder of the regular season.
|
| 2024-04-06 |
Upper body injury, day-to-day.
|
| 2024-01-22 |
Recalled from the Laval Rocket (AHL).
|
News
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Rotowire
Tue, Apr 09, 2024 at 10:37 AM
Xhekaj (upper body) will miss the rest of the season to have surgery on his left shoulder.
Rotowire
Sun, Apr 07, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Xhekaj (upper body) will not play Sunday against the Rangers, per the NHL's media site.
Scouting Report
The undrafted defenseman earned an NHL job by laying out punishing checks in his own zone and standing up for teammates, but he is more than just a physical blueliner; he is showing he can also contribute offensively because of his skating ability and poise with the puck. He will have to avoid being baited into penalties by opponents who hope to use his toughness against him.
Long Range Potential: Rugged defenseman with upside.
