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Montreal Canadiens Xhekaj and Bolduc contract saga

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As of early September mid-September 2026, contract negotiations for the Montreal Canadiens restricted free agents Zachary Bolduc and have made progress regarding the contract status of key players. Defenseman Arber Xhekaj continue as training camp approaches. Zachary Bolduc is reportedly nearing has ended his period of uncertainty by signing a one-year contract extension. An agreement is expected to be finalized before extension for the team’s training camp physicals on September 16, 2026. Represented by agent Pat Brisson, 2026–27 NHL season. General manager Kent Hughes announced the 22-year-old winger is seeking assurances that he will be utilized in an offensive capacity, following a season where he averaged 13 minutes and 38 seconds of ice time per game. Industry insiders project deal, which carries a potential three-year deal worth approximately $4 $1.5 million per year. Defenseman Arber Xhekaj remains in a state of uncertainty. While his cap hit. Xhekaj’s agent, Brian Bartlett, confirmed that negotiations are ongoing, he noted stated that the parties prefer 25-year-old defenseman has a “strong desire to keep specific details private. A logjam on remain in Montreal.” While the Canadiens’ blue line—featuring players such as Lane Hutson, Kaiden Guhle, Mike Matheson, Noah Dobson, and Alexandre Carrier—has led to analysis suggesting a trade could be inevitable. The development status of prospect David Reinbacher is also Zachary Bolduc was previously expected to increase competition for minutes. If Xhekaj does not sign a new deal, he has until December 1 to reach an agreement to participate in the 2026–2027 season, though management would likely prefer a resolution be resolved before the September 16 training camp start. physicals, recent updates have focused on Xhekaj’s signing and broader roster movements. Additionally, assistant captain Josh Anderson has indicated interest in remaining with the franchise, suggesting that negotiations for a new deal could begin soon, as his current contract is set to expire at the end of the 2026–27 season.

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  1. 2026-09-15 21:54 UTC Montreal Canadiens Xhekaj and Bolduc contract saga
  2. 2026-09-03 04:23 UTC Montreal Canadiens Xhekaj and Bolduc contract saga
  3. 2026-09-01 18:48 UTC Montreal Canadiens Xhekaj and Bolduc contract saga
  4. 2026-08-31 03:17 UTC Montreal Canadiens Xhekaj and Bolduc contract saga
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  7. 2026-08-06 06:11 UTC Montreal Canadiens Xhekaj contract saga
  8. 2026-08-03 20:12 UTC Montreal Canadiens Xhekaj contract saga
  9. 2026-07-29 23:33 UTC Montreal Canadiens Xhekaj contract saga

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