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Major revelation and confirmed rumor from Arber Xhekaj about his injuries

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Guillaume Bergeron
July 30, 2024 (5:44 PM)

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Arber Xhekaj appeared pleased and relieved with his new contract in hand. He met with media representatives via Zoom for a brief press conference.

The defenseman signed a new two-year deal worth $2.6 million with the Montreal Canadiens. According to Xhekaj, the contract is advantageous for both him and Kent Hughes.

First, Arber Xhekaj confirmed that he is recovering from shoulder surgery and will be 100% ready for the upcoming training camp.

«Arber Xhekaj says that the rehab from his recent shoulder surgery has gone well: �I'm pretty much ready to go at this point. I've been on the ice with guys I feel strong, I'm lifting a lot of weights at the gym, and I'll be back for training camp, no worries.'»

- via Priyanta Emrith @HabsInHighHeels

The player known as the Sheriff also mentioned that he feels much more confident as the training camp approaches.

With his new contract, he aims to secure his spot and become a regular and important member of the Canadiens' defense for the next two seasons.

«Arber Xhekaj on his mindset before this fall's training camp: �I'm not going to show up at camp scared or nervous You've been here for 2 years, you need to be a leader so the young guys can look up to you and set the tone'»

This is reassuring not only for the Canadiens' management but also for the fans. Xhekaj is a popular player in good health; he has proven his place among the top six defensemen and, most importantly, that he is valuable to Martin St-Louis.

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