Xhekaj Signed, Trade Interest Denied but Logjam Persists

Arber Xhekaj signed his RFA deal. Agent confirmed multiple trade calls but Canadiens rejected them. A new deep-dive article raises six key questions about the defensive logjam, including Xhekaj's contract situation and Hutson's partner search, and challenges Guhle's contract value. Defensive logjam with Struble, Carrier, Engstrom still exists. A recent article provides solid context on Xhekaj's value using stats.