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Florian Xhekaj

3 Laval Rocket Players the Canadiens Should Call Up

William Bourget | November 21, 2025

With injuries piling up for the Montreal Canadiens, and the possibility of more down the line, it’s becoming increasingly likely that the organization will look toward Laval for reinforcements. The…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Blending Youth & Experience With 2025-26 Roster

William Bourget | October 6, 2025

Heading into the season-opener on Wednesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens management has made a series of key roster moves that provide a clear picture of what the…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Season Previews

Canadiens’ Demidov Isn’t the Only Prospect Who Could Make the Roster

Trege Wilson | September 22, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens are about to start their preseason game schedule, and they just finished a two-game Prospect Showdown at the Bell Centre, where they played their top prospects against…

Categories Canadiens Prospects, Montreal Canadiens, Season Previews

Breaking Down the Montreal Canadiens’ 2025 Training Camp Roster

William Bourget | September 18, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens officially opened training camp on Sept. 17, with players hitting the ice on the 18th. For fans, it’s one of the most exciting times of the year,…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens, Season Previews

3 Canadiens’ Prospects Who Could Make Their NHL Debut in 2025-26

William Bourget | August 25, 2025

Every season brings fresh opportunities for young players to step onto NHL ice for the first time. For the Montreal Canadiens, 2025-26 could be another season where their strong prospect…

Categories Canadiens Prospects, Montreal Canadiens, Season Previews

Canadiens Training Camp Poised for Intense Competition at Centre 

Blain Potvin | August 24, 2025

There will be some intense competition at Montreal Canadiens training camp in 2025-26. On defence, players like Arber Xhekaj and Jayden Struble will battle for a role on the bottom…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

4 Canadiens Prospects Who Can Surprise This Season

William Bourget | July 31, 2025

As the Montreal Canadiens prepare to open training camp, most of the attention will understandably fall on the high-profile names: Ivan Demidov, David Reinbacher, Lane Hutson, and, of course, returning…

Categories Canadiens Prospects, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens, Season Previews

Which Laval Rocket Players Could Join the Canadiens Next Season?

William Bourget | July 14, 2025

After several departures this offseason already, including Joel Armia, Christian Dvorak, and Emil Heineman, the Montreal Canadiens suddenly have a few question marks surrounding their bottom-six forward group heading into…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens’ Prospect Florian Xhekaj Emerges as a Force in the AHL

William Bourget | May 24, 2025

Over the last few seasons, the Montreal Canadiens have built a strong foundation through the draft, focusing on skill, character, and development. Players like Lane Hutson, Juraj Slafkovsky, and Nick…

Categories Canadiens Prospects, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens to Hold Development Camp July 2-5

Karine Hains | July 1, 2024

The Montreal Canadiens announced this morning that the team’s development camp would be held in Brossard from July 2-5. The public can always check out the team’s prospects and invited…

Categories Canadiens Prospects, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens’ Xhekaj Brothers Hire a New Agent

Karine Hains | July 1, 2024

While Florian Xhekaj has only just signed his entry-level contract (ELC) with the Montreal Canadiens, his older brother Arber Xhekaj has now finished his ELC and will become a restricted…

Categories Free Agency, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Sign Florian Xhekaj to Entry-Level Contract

Blain Potvin | April 9, 2024

The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Florian Xhekaj, the younger brother of defenseman Arber Xhekaj, to a three-year entry-level contract.  The 19-year-old (who turns 20 on 27 June 2024) finished the season with…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, NHL News
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