Monday Habs Headlines: Arber Xhekaj is tearing up the AHL

In today’s links, Xhekaj’s impressive numbers from his AHL stint, Jayden Struble’s great start in the NHL, reinforcements are on the way, the Flames are bad, and the Jets are good.

Posted on January 8, 2024January 8, 2024 by Justin Blades

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Montreal Canadiens news and notes

Arber Xhekaj ranks among the top AHL players in several categories. [RDS]
Jayden Struble has proven he has a solid base to build an NHL career upon. [TSN]
The Canadiens are about to get some reinforcements back. Will they be enough to propel them up the standings? [La Presse]
Struble, Samuel Montembeault, and Juraj Slafkovský are providing plenty of reasons for hope. [The Athletic]

Lane Hutson's career highlights and awards at age 19…#gohabsgo #worldjuniors #eliteprospects https://t.co/PWRD32MCwq pic.twitter.com/OOT0zqbIY4
— Elite Prospects (@eliteprospects) January 7, 2024

Around the league and elsewhere

No Connor Bedard, no problem for the Chicago Blackhawks as their cobbled-together team beat the Calgary Flames on Sunday afternoon. [NHL.com]
The Winnipeg Jets reclaimed top spot in the league by extending their points streak to 12 games. [TSN]

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