The signing of his two-year contract extension does not guarantee that he will stay with the Canadiens for the long term. With a salary of $1.3 million per season and his status as a restricted free agent at the end of the deal, he is currently highly valuable.
It's incredible to see how much Arber Xhekaj is appreciated by fans, and to be honest, I'm not surprised at all.
I'm among those who hope he stays with the team for a very long time. Finding a player of his caliber is difficult, and he should stay, even if it means Kent Hughes has to let another good young player go.