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Arber Xhekaj extension could be missed opportunity for Habs

Arber Xhekaj extension could be missed opportunity for Habs

A quiet summer gave way to some rare news on Tuesday, as the Montreal Canadiens signed defenceman Arber Xhekaj to a two-year contract extension that carries a $2.6 million price tag, which means his deal’s annual average value (AAV) is $1.3 million.

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