Former Mammoth Defenseman Lands New NHL Opportunity

TRENDINGNFL training camp updatesJT, Colts agree to extensionSophie Cunningham rips mediaWild first-K celebrationPCA makes Cubs historyStory byThe Hockey News - Utah Hockey ClubRyan O’HaraThu, August 6, 2026 at 2:05 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesCanadiens Prospect Will Head Back To EuropeMontreal Canadiens prospect Vinzenz Rohrer is set to spend more time in Switzerland.The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensNHL rumors: Canadiens’ Arber Xhekaj linked to 2 teamsThe Montreal Canadiens have a logjam along their blue line, and GM Kent Hughes trading RFA Arber Xhekaj wouldn't be overly surprising.ClutchPointsHabs Daily: Xhekaj’s Value, Konyushkov’s NHL Potential, CooleyHere are the Montreal Canadiens and NHL news items you may have missed on Wednesday. Montreal Canadiens News From their […]SportsnautAdvertisementAdvertisement2 Canadiens Facing Big Seasons In 2026-27These Canadiens are gearing up for big seasons in 2026-27.The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensRangers Favorites to Land Former $34 Million Canadiens ForwardThe New York Rangers are likely the favorites to ultimately land a former Montreal Canadiens star veteran forward. The post Rangers Favorites to Land Former $34 Million Canadiens Forward appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY‘Montreal Has Some Decisions To Make’ — Canadiens D-Man’s Agent Not Panicking Over Lack of Contract ExtensionThe Montreal Canadiens have spent the past few seasons building one of the NHL’s deepest collections of young defensemen. However, it has also created difficult roster decisions as the organization pushes toward sustained success.Pro Football NetworkMontreal’s Arber Xhekaj Was Targeted By A Canadian-Based RivalFollowing their successful 2025-26 season that saw them advance to the Eastern Conference Final, the Montreal Canadiens and general manager Kent Hughes re-signed both Ivan Demidov and Jakub Dobes to multi-year contracts.The good news for the Canadiens is that they appear set up to be a force in the Atlantic Division for a long time […] The post Montreal’s Arber Xhekaj Was Targeted By A Canadian-Based Rival appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYFormer Sabres Still Unsigned Free Agents - Logan StanleyBig left-handed blueliner scored a career-high 26 points with Winnipeg and Buffalo last seasonThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresFive NCAA stars who could sign NHL contracts this springEvery year, college players make the jump to pro hockey within just a couple of days of their NCAA season. Some players play a handful of regular-season games, while others go on lengthy playoff runs straight out of Marketing 101.The Hockey NewsSurprising Skater At The CN Sports ComplexIvan Demidov had a surprise guest on the CN Sports Complex ice in Brossard on Tuesday...The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensSan Jose Barracuda 2026-27 American Hockey League Season PreviewWith the San Jose Sharks turning a corner, the Barracuda look to provide their rebuild with just enough of a spark, and a great season can do that.The Hockey NewsThree Best Ex-NCAA Rookies In The Pacific Division For 2026-27?Former NCAA players will soon make up a huge percentage of all rookies in the NHL, so who are the three to look out for in the Pacific Division for 2026-27?The Hockey NewsSabres Prospect Profile - Sean Keohane21-year-old blueliner is entering his junior season with Harvard.The Hockey News - Buffalo SabresFlames reportedly tried to trade for Arber XhekajCalgary made a push for the rugged Canadiens defenceman at the deadline, but a deal never materialized.HockeyFeedNew Jersey Devils Prospect Update: An All-Too Early Forecast of Utica’s Forward Lines for 2026-27With new management, the Comets are making moves this off-season. So, with the summer rolling onward, let’s take a way too early look at their potential opening night lineup for 2026-27. Before we start, a few rules. For this exercise, I assumed Amadeus Lombardi makes the Devils out of camp. While far from a guarantee, […]SB NationThe Quiet Case of Tyrel Bauer: Will Jets' Last Unsigned RFA Return?While blockbuster trades dominate Winnipeg’s headlines, a physical blueliner remains the final piece of the RFA puzzle. Here is why the Moose veteran’s quiet return matters.The Hockey News - Winnipeg JetsSan Diego Gulls 2026-27 American Hockey League Season PreviewThe Dave Manson era begins with a new-look team that has a handful of prospects but will rely on vets to return to the playoffs and take a step forward.The Hockey NewsCanadiens Breakout Forward Needs To Be Watched Next SeasonKeep an eye on this Canadiens forward next season.The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensFormer Leafs prospect wants to return to TorontoIs there even room in the ranks?HockeyFeedTop 20 Canadiens Prospects: Konyushkov Experience Enhances PotentialWe’ve reached the No.12 player in our annual Montreal Canadiens prospect ranks, as voted on by Habs fans: defenceman Bogdan […]Sportsnaut