Why Arber Xhekaj was not on the Montreal Canadiens' official season-opening roster: A basic cap primer - Habs Eyes on the Prize
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When the NHL released their official season-opening rosters for all 32 teams, Arber Xhekaj was nowhere to be seen on the Montreal Canadiens' roster. To make matters more confusing, Joel Armia…
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Why Arber Xhekaj was not on the Montreal Canadiens' official
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The Fourth Period reports that the Habs have declined offers for
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Arber Xhekaj likes to be called The Sheriff, but don't call him a
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What the Puck: Arber Xhekaj loses his Canadiens Sheriff's badge
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Arber Xhekaj likes to be called The Sheriff, but don't call him a
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What the Puck: Arber Xhekaj loses his Canadiens Sheriff's badge
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Stu Cowan: Montreal Canadiens' Arber Xhekaj is no longer a
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Stu's Slapshots: Is Arber 'The Sheriff' Xhekaj back with Canadiens
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Canadiens' Xhekaj should benefit most from time away from
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Tag: Arber Xhekaj - Habs Eyes on the Prize
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2023 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: A Difference of Opinion
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Is Arber Xhekaj a core piece of the Canadiens' future?
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Habs Daily: Stop Underrating Arber Xhekaj, Sedgwick Contract