Habs re-sign Arber Xhekaj
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The Habs took care of one of their remaining business items this summer, announcing on Tuesday that they’ve re-signed defenceman Arber Xhekaj to a two-year deal that carries a cap hit of $1.3 million.
The Habs took care of one of their remaining business items this summer, announcing on Tuesday that they’ve re-signed defenceman Arber Xhekaj to a two-year deal that carries a cap hit of $1.3 million.
The Habs still have some work to do this summer with both Arber Xhekaj and Justin Barron in need of new contracts. Let’s try to price out what Xhekaj’s deal could look like.
Coming off a tough season, the 2024-25 campaign will have an even tougher start for Rafael Harvey-Pinard as the Canadiens announced on Friday that the winger has undergone successful leg surgery.
On Wednesday, SKA head coach Roman Rotenberg spoke with a Russian outlet about how there was a joint development plan for Ivan Demidov. That may sound good in theory but the reality is likely to be different.
Having covered Montreal’s picks of Ivan Demidov and Michael Hage separately, it’s time to turn the focus to the eight players they added on the second day of the draft with some thoughts on each selection plus the underlying long-term strategy they used once again.
Montreal has been quiet on the defensive front in free agency with their only additions coming from a trio of AHL contracts handed out on July 1st. Even though they have a full group of blueliners, there are a handful of free agents left who could be of interest if other roster moves get made.
The Habs will have an experienced head coach in Laval next season as they announced on Tuesday that they’ve appointed Pascal Vincent as the new head coach in Laval.
This time a year ago, Rafael Harvey-Pinard looked like a potential part of Montreal’s long-term plans. However, after how poorly things went last season, he stands out as someone whose spot on the roster next season could be in some jeopardy.
The Habs ultimately didn’t move their second first-round pick for win-now help last month as many expected. Instead, they took Michael Hage with the 21st selection. Here are some thoughts on Montreal’s newest centre prospect.
The Habs have been very quiet so far in free agency with their lone pickup being someone who many think is heading for Laval. While most big names are off the board, there are a handful of forwards left who could fit a minor role in Montreal.