Arber Xhekaj’s Canadiens future uncertain after report he was offered to nearly every NHL team

The Arber Xhekaj file has just taken a much more serious turn today.

We have to be honest with ourselves: the future of the Sheriff with the Montreal Canadiens seems more uncertain than ever.

According to what Georges Laraque said on BPM Sports, the rugged defenseman has reportedly been offered to practically every team in the league recently.

That’s a slap in the face for those who hoped to see him stay in town for a long time.

Martin St-Louis has never really seemed to be the biggest fan of Xhekaj’s style of play.

It’s clear that the coach prefers quick breakouts and solid execution without mishaps.

The Canadiens clearly want to move their defensive corps in a different direction, especially with the young players pushing.

If Kent Hughes has been shopping his giant everywhere without finding a taker, it may mean the market value isn’t as high as many think.

Simply put, the organization appears ready to turn the page.

The Sheriff on the verge of giving up his star

Let’s be honest, Arber Xhekaj brings a unique physical dimension, but his offensive impact has remained limited this season.

He often finishes games with a negative rating when the pace picks up.

The Laval Rocket also has plenty of options if the roster shakeup continues in Montreal.

You can feel that management wants more fluid players for the rebuild.