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Canadiens Send Clear Message to Arber Xhekaj After Latest Signing - His Spot Could Be in Jeopardy
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Things are about to heat up at the Montreal Canadiens' training camp. A major battle is brewing between Arber Xhekaj and Jayden Struble for the sixth defenseman spot under head coach Martin St-Louis.
Unless the organization has already made its decision?
As a few observers have just pointed out, the Canadiens have sent a very interesting message with the newly announced signing of Jayden Struble.
We know Kent Hughes places a lot of importance on what a contract represents. So, it's quite telling that Jayden Struble was given a bigger deal compared to Arber Xhekaj.
Jayden Struble to replace Arber Xhekaj in the Canadiens' regular lineup?
That's the rumor making the rounds - it's what many experts believe, and it matches the current projections on several sites like NHL.com and Daily Faceoff.
Wow.
Kaiden Guhle - Noah Dobson
Lane Hutson - Jayden Struble
Mike Matheson - Alexandre Carrier
That's the current projection - and that's without even factoring in the imminent arrival of young David Reinbacher to the NHL.
Are Arber Xhekaj's days as a regular defenseman for the Montreal Canadiens numbered?
The rumor continues to grow - but ultimately, it'll all come down to training camp.
"Struble makes more than Xhekaj? We're talking about 100K - nothing alarming.. but still. It's something."
- Max Lalonde
- Max Lalonde
And what do you think - will Jayden Struble officially replace Arber Xhekaj as a regular defenseman for the Montreal Canadiens?
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JUILLET 28 | 1609 ANSWERS Canadiens Send Clear Message to Arber Xhekaj After Latest Signing - His Spot Could Be in Jeopardy Who will play more games with the Canadiens this season? | ||
| Struble | 547 | 34 % |
| Xhekaj | 1062 | 66 % |
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