Arber Xhekaj recalled from Laval Rocket

22-year-old rejoins Habs after 17-game stint in the American Hockey League

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By Montreal Canadiens PR
@CanadiensMTL News Release

BROSSARD – The Canadiens announced on Monday that defenseman Arber Xhekaj has been recalled from the AHL’s Laval Rocket.

Xhekaj, 22, has played 17 games with the Canadiens this season, registering one goal and two assists. The blueliner was loaned to the Rocket on Dec. 4, and collected 11 points (three goals, eight assists) in 17 appearances with the Club’s AHL affiliate.

The Hamilton, ON native is in the final year of a three-year contract signed on Oct. 4, 2021.

Earlier on Monday, the team announced that defenseman Justin Barron was loaned to Laval and forward Mitchell Stephens was placed on waivers.

Personnel Moves

Three-year, entry-level contract for Adam Engström

Canadiens reassign four players to Laval

Canadiens exercise two-year option on Martin St-Louis’ contract

Two-year, entry-level contract for Luke Tuch

Logan Mailloux recalled from Laval Rocket

Three-year, entry-level contract for Lane Hutson

Three-year, entry-level contract for Florian Xhekaj

Justin Barron recalled from Laval on emergency basis

Guhle suspended one game for slashing

David Reinbacher assigned to Laval Rocket

Canadiens acquire Arnaud Durandeau from the New Jersey Devils

Jake Allen traded to New Jersey for a conditional third-round pick in 2025

Canadiens acquire forward Jacob Perreault from the Anaheim Ducks

Multi-year contract extension for Canadiens assistant general manager John Sedgwick

Canadiens claim Colin White from Pittsburgh; place Brandon Gignac on waivers 

Joshua Roy recalled from Laval Rocket

Lucas Condotta loaned to Laval Rocket

Two-year contract for Brandon Gignac