Montreal Canadiens News and Rumors

The Montreal Canadiens could use defensive depth to address other lineup needs

Another disappointing season has led to one of the NHL’s most storied franchises missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Thanks to a series of bad results, the Montreal Canadiens were officially eliminated from postseason contention last week, marking th

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Published: 5 months ago

Canadiens’ St. Louis happy with Caufield’s growth into complete player

Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis discusses the growth of young forward Cole Caufield and how his game has matured into a complete player, specifically his improvement in front of the goal.

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Published: 5 months ago

Arber Xhekaj Out For Season, Christian Dvorak Returning Tonight

The Montreal Canadiens have announced that defenseman Arber Xhekaj is out for the rest of the season and will undergo shoulder surgery tomorrow. The 23-year-old hasn’t played in almost a week and will have his left shoulder operated on; the Canadie

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Montreal Canadiens’ Arber Xhekaj will have season-ending shoulder surgery

The second-year defenseman is expected to be ready for next season.

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Published: 5 months ago

Canadiens' Xhekaj to have season-ending surgery

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj will undergo season-ending surgery on his left shoulder, the team announced Tuesday.

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Published: 5 months ago

Canadiens’ Arber Xhekaj to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, Guhle returns to practice

Montreal Canadiens defenceman Arber Xhekaj will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery later this week, the team announced Tuesday.

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Published: 5 months ago

Terrible news for the Canadiens: it's over for Arber Xhekaj

We have just received very bad news from the Montreal Canadiens regarding the health status of Arber Xhekaj.

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Published: 5 months ago

Canadiens' Xhekaj to have season-ending shoulder surgery

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery Wednesday, the team announced.The 23-year-old is expected to be ready for the start of the 2024-25 campaign.Xhekaj finishes his sophomore season with 10 points, 81

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Published: 5 months ago

Arber Xhekaj to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Tuesday that defender Arber Xhekaj will miss the remainder of the season after needing shoulder surgery. The surgery will occur on Wednesday. The 23-year-old is in his second professional season. He played 44 NHL g

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Canadiens 2024 Draft Strategy: Need Over Best Player Available

Montreal Canadiens general manager (GM) Kent Hughes knows the team needs scoring. With the 2024 NHL draft loaded with high-end defencemen expected to be picked in the top 10, the…

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Published: 5 months ago

Tuesday Habs Headlines: Jakub Dobeš is ready to carry the Laval Rocket to the playoffs and beyond

In today's links, the Rocket's goaltender has a lot left in the tank, the hidden progress in Montreal, David Savard believes Arber Xhekaj's spot is secure, Caufield's lower velocity, the latest drama in Coyotes arena saga, and a defenceman gains exce

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Published: 5 months ago