The older brother, nicknamed the Sheriff, must negotiate a new contract with the Montreal Canadiens. The defenseman is a restricted free agent and his name has already surfaced in trade rumors.
Xhekaj has also been troubled by two shoulder injuries since joining the Canadiens. Florian, drafted in the 4th round in 2023, made his debut with the Rocket late last season.
It will be interesting to see the negotiations surrounding Arber Xhekaj's contract. With several defensemen pushing through the organization, it remains to be seen if the Canadiens are willing to commit long-term to the imposing defenseman who is beloved by the fans.
