2024 NHL Free Agency, Alex Vlasic, Arber Xhekaj, Hockey News, Kaiden Guhle, Montreal Canadiens Canadiens Face Critical Negotiations with Restricted Free Agent Xhekaj May 4, 2024 Ryan Szporer Leave a comment Negotiations between the Montreal Canadiens and restricted free agent Arber Xhekaj are critical as the team lays its defensive foundation.