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Jayden Struble and Arber Xhekaj: no, there’s no controversy over their salaries

Jayden Struble signed a two-year contract this week. The American defenseman, who was eligible for arbitration, avoided the unpleasant process of going before an arbitrator by signing a contract worth $1.4125M per year.

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Canadiens’ Brewing Blue Line Battle Between Struble & Xhekaj

As the Montreal Canadiens prepare for the 2025-26 season, they find themselves with one of the deepest young defensive corps in the league. The blue line is filled with intriguing talent, but one storyline that will quietly simmer through training camp is the battle for the sixth defenceman spot between Jayden Struble and Arber Xhekaj.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / July 29

The Dallas Stars must acquire this huge enforcer defenseman before it's too late

With the Montreal Canadiens extending Jayden Struble for two more years, Xhekaj looks like the odd man out. The Canadiens are packed with young defencemen, including first-round picks like David Reinbacher, plus Kaiden Guhle, Struble, and Lane Hutson all battling for regular spots.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / July 29

Where Does New Defenseman Fit On Canadiens?

The Montreal Canadiens locked up an important piece of their blueline, avoiding salary arbitration with restricted free agent Jayden Struble on a two-year one-way deal.

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NHL News / Dose.ca / July 28

'In San Jose, Jayden Struble would have signed for four million dollars and more'

Earlier this morning, Jayden Struble finally signed his contract and will thus avoid arbitration. He was the last Habs player without a contract, so there will be no salary distraction at camp.

Jayden Struble News / The Hockey Writers / July 28

Canadiens Re-Sign RFA Jayden Struble to 2-Year Deal

The Montreal Canadiens are unofficially done conducting their offseason business, after re-signing restricted-free-agent defenseman Jayden Struble to a two-year, $2.83 million deal on Monday.

Jayden Struble News / Daily Faceoff / July 28

Canadiens re-sign Jayden Struble to two-year contract

A young blueliner who’s slowly coming into his own has inked a new deal. On Monday, Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes announced that the team has signed defenseman Jayden Struble to a two-year contract.

Jayden Struble News / Last Word On Sports / July 28

Young Defenceman Re-Signed by the Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens have extended one of their young players to an extension. Defenceman Jayden Struble has been signed to a two-year, one-way contract.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 23

NHL News: Arbitration Dates, Kappo Kakko Re-signs and Porter Martone Heading to NCAA

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 22

It’s 'very' likely that Struble won’t have to go to arbitration on August 3 (according to Marco D’Amico)

A few players are eligible for salary arbitration this year in the NHL. And one of them is Jayden Struble. The Canadiens’ player will technically be the last to go before an arbitrator… But he might not have to go through the process, either.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 9

Jayden Struble vs Arber Xhekaj: if they want to play, it’ll be through the numerical disadvantage

With the recent acquisition of Noah Dobson, the Canadiens de Montréal now boast a very fine defensive brigade. There are sure to be two right-handed defensemen in Montreal to start the season with Dobson and Alexandre Carrier (unless David Reinbacher surprises and breaks into the line-up).

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 5

Jayden Struble has requested salary arbitration

Jayden Struble is currently a restricted free agent. The Habs defenseman, who just completed two 56-game seasons with the club, needs a new contract for next season.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 10

Predicting Jayden Struble’s Next Contract with the Canadiens

Jayden Struble is set to become a restricted free agent this summer, and after back-to-back 56-game seasons with the Montreal Canadiens, it’s time for Montreal to make a decision on the 23-year-old defenceman.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / June 2

Finding the Toronto Maple Leafs’ next version of Sam Bennett

Sam Bennett has become a polarizing figure in recent weeks, ever since the Leafs were unceremoniously eliminated from the NHL playoffs. There’s speculation that the 6’1” centre could command as much as $10M a year in free agency.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / March 24

Jayden Struble: A Habs’ Unexpected Rise

At 23 years old, standing at 6’0″ and weighing 207 lbs, Jayden Struble was not the name many expected to see making a significant impact on the Montreal Canadiens’ blue line this season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 19

Advanced stats: the Hutson/Struble pair is among the elite of the NHL

This season, we’re talking a lot about Lane Hutson’s impact on the Habs, and for good reason. The defenseman, who is approaching the record for most assists in a season by a rookie defenseman, has made a difference in town… and it’s no wonder that Kent Hughes hopes Ivan Demidov will have a similar impact next season.

NHL News / Dose.ca / March 18

Jayden Struble describes Brady Tkachuk as being a rat on the ice

Then… Are you looking forward to tonight’s game? I’m asking the question because the Canadiens have to win this game against their big Ontario rivals. If you’re not excited yet, maybe this segment will give you a little more taste: In any case… Tony Marinaro, he seems to be quite excited about the game!

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / March 1

Habs Highlights: Caufield Sets Career High, Struble Shines

The Montreal Canadiens were hoping to earn their fourth consecutive win as they faced the struggling Sabres in Buffalo. Rookie netminder Jakub Dobes was given his first start since early February, stopping 24 of the 26 shots sent his way to secure a well-deserved 4-2 win for the Habs.