Out for the season: the worst has just been announced for Arber Xhekaj
The Canadiens have just announced some bad news involving Arber Xhekaj.
Here's something we absolutely did not see coming, and it's very bad news.
Arber Xhekaj will need to undergo shoulder surgery again.
"Defenseman Arber Xhekaj will undergo surgery on his left shoulder tomorrow, which will end his season. He is expected to be ready for the start of next season." - Montreal Canadiens
So, it's a second consecutive season ending prematurely for the Sheriff.
Surprise: Arber Xhekaj will need shoulder surgery again!
According to Priyanta Smith, Xhekaj's left shoulder will undergo surgery tomorrow.
For those inquiring, it's the other shoulder that was operated on last year.
For a second straight season, Habs Arber Xhekaj will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery.
Xhekaj's left shoulder will be operated on tomorrow
The Canadiens announce that Arber Xhekaj will undergo surgery on his left shoulder tomorrow. He should be ready for the next season. He will have had surgery on both shoulders within a period of just over a year.-Marc Antoine Godin
No, it's really not ideal and definitely concerning, especially since he clearly won't be able to train all summer.
Xhekaj, 23 years old, 6 feet 4 inches and 240 pounds, finishes his season with a total of 10 points, including three goals, in 44 NHL games. (a +6 differential and 81 penalty minutes).
He added 11 points in 17 games with the Laval Rocket.
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