He could have waited, but well, journalist Jim Parsons (THW) has just published an article titled "The signing of Arber Xhekaj with the Montreal Canadiens could spark new trade discussions."
Basically, he explains that Xhekaj's new contract will make him even more attractive on the trade market. He expects teams to contact Kent Hughes.
I agree, but Kent Hughes has always been clear that he does not want to trade Xhekaj. Anyway, he continues.
I really don't think the Canadiens will decide to explore this route, but everything indicates that the Philadelphia Flyers continue to closely monitor the situation.
Jim Parsons once again brings Daniel Brière's team into the discussion, suggesting they might again be interested in Xhekaj following this recent signing.
We recall that the renowned Elliotte Friedman announced a few months ago that the Flyers' general manager had made calls to Kent Hughes to inquire about the availability of number 72.
He wanted to know the price to acquire Xhekaj and even offered a forward with «top-6 potential» in exchange... An offer that Kent Hughes obviously refused.
If you ask me, it would take an extremely high price to trade Arber Xhekaj.
He should not be traded!
I found it special to see a journalist reignite the possibility of a trade involving Xhekaj just a few hours after signing his new contract with the Montreal Canadiens.
And you, if a team is willing to pay a very high price to get Xhekaj, would you trade him?
Source: The Hockey WritersCanadiens' Signing of Xhekaj Might Spark New Trade Conversations
Credit: MarqueurTransaction impliquant Arber Xhekaj chez le CH: du nouveau avec les Flyers
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