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Major trade involving young defenseman Arber Xhekaj? Surprise announcement from TVA Sports host

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Elias Edmonson
January 24, 2024  (0:15)
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For a reason that we completely ignore and that slightly annoys us, the name of the young defenseman Arber Xhekaj keeps coming back in trade rumors.

Why? He brings so much to the team!

A trade for Arber Xhekaj? A possibility according to Jean-Charles Lajoie

In short, in the last few minutes, the TVA Sports channel made a surprising publication to report statements from JiC.

Here are some excerpts:

«I know you adore Xhekaj and that you don't want to hear at all about a trade involving him. But I repeat, I am not at all convinced that the sheriff is part of the plans of Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes in the medium and long term.

With all the talent that the CH will have on the blue line, specifically on the left side, I'm afraid there will be no place for Xhekaj, whose profile is clearly not the favorite of the organization's decision-makers.

So, don't be surprised to see Xhekaj involved in a trade by the upcoming draft in June.» - Jean-Charles Lajoie

He admits that it's "a trade that will shock" the fans, just like that of Alexandre Romanov in 2022. He makes a direct link between Romanov and Xhekaj, particularly because of the surplus in the organization on the left side of the defense.

Some young defensemen will have to suffer, but why Xhekaj?

«Romanov will be here Thursday with Patrick Roy and the Islanders, but who cares about him today? Who misses him?, adds JiC»

And you, do you believe that Arber Xhekaj is the next Alexander Romanov? Would you be frustrated if Kent Hughes trades him at a very high price and uses it to add a player similar to Kirby Dach?

A file to follow, but Lajoie will probably not make any friends tonight with a statement like this.

Xhekaj, 22 years old, 6 feet 4 inches and 240 pounds, has accumulated 11 points in 17 games this season with the Rocket. (3 points in 17 NHL games)

He has 34 penalty minutes in 17 games with the Rocket, and 47 penalty minutes in 17 games with the Canadiens.

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Would you be frustrated if Kent Hughes trades Arber Xhekaj at a very high price and used it to acquire another Kirby Dach?

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