
Maybe Montreal Needs Xhekaj More Than They Thought
Carrier’s out; Xhekaj in—chance for a hulking defenceman to stop waiting and start shaping Montreal’s season. Big minutes, bigger questions.

Carrier’s out; Xhekaj in—chance for a hulking defenceman to stop waiting and start shaping Montreal’s season. Big minutes, bigger questions.

Through more than a century of NHL history, the NHL had no "X" surname. Then came Arber & Florian Xhekaj—two brothers who turned one letter into hockey history.

Montreal’s blue line is young, skilled, and ready. Here are three reasons the Canadiens’ defence could thrive in the playoffs.

Could a trade between the Maple Leafs and Canadiens—Benoit for Xhekaj—be the smart move both teams need for the future?