Kent Hughes denies a rumor circulating about Arber Xhekaj regarding a significant change

For some time now, there have been rumors about the possibility of converting Arber Xhekaj into a forward. This is evident with the Rocket; he has a very good offensive sense and an accurate shot.

In contrast to Andrei Markov, who was drafted as a forward and converted into a defenseman with the Canadiens, Xhekaj could transition from defenseman to forward. He has already done so in junior hockey.

This solution would greatly benefit the Canadiens, who have a surplus of left-handed defensemen. However, Kent Hughes has different plans for him, and he has been quite clear.




This is an interesting statement. Does it mean that Xhekaj would be with the Canadiens as a forward and would be preferred over others?

Regardless, we now know that the organization holds him in high regard as a defenseman. The sheriff is not going anywhere, and he will come back stronger when recalled.