Latest News About Florian Xhekaj

Updated 2026-04-27 05:04

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Canadiens: Florian Xhekaj Deserves A Big Audition

On Tuesday night, the Montreal Canadiens had two Xhekajs in the lineup: blueliner Arber and center Florian. Playing on the fourth line and seeing 13:49 of ice time, the youngest made an impact and put the organisation on notice that he deserves a real audition.

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Canadiens: Rookie Camp Coaches Rave About Florian Xhekaj

When Florian Xhekaj was drafted 104th overall by the Montreal Canadiens as an overager at the 2023 draft, some believed the Habs had drafted him mainly because of his last name. Still, after one year of pro hockey, no one can believe that anymore. Under Pascal Vincent’s tutelage with the Laval Rocket, the Hamilton, Ontario native gathered 35 points (including 24 goals) in 69 games while also spending 175 minutes in the penalty box.

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