Major: Montreal Canadiens send Arber Xhekaj to Laval but it's only for one certain reason
The Montreal Canadiens have submitted defenseman Arber Xhekaj to the Laval Rocket, but it's only for technicalities.
For payroll and LTIR reasons, Joel Armia is still a member of the CH and Xhekaj is not, as Marc Antoine Godin explains.
"On paper, the Habs sent Arber Xhekaj to the Rocket and kept Joel Armia on the roster in order to maximize their payroll and the money they can reuse from the long-term injured list.
It doesn't change the fact that Xhekaj will line up with the CH."
It doesn't change the fact that Xhekaj will line up with the CH."
So there's no need to worry, the Sheriff should be at his post on Wednesday, even if he hasn't physically left Montreal to head to Laval.
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OCTOBRE 9 | 49 ANSWERS Major: Montreal Canadiens send Arber Xhekaj to Laval but it's only for one certain reason How many fights do you think Xhekaj will have this season? | ||
| Less than 5 | 3 | 6.1 % |
| Between 5 and 10 | 20 | 40.8 % |
| Between 10 and 15 | 13 | 26.5 % |
| More than 15 | 13 | 26.5 % |
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