NHL · Montreal Canadiens
Left Wing / Center · Shoots Left
Height / Weight
6’4″ / 205 lbs
6’4″ / 205 lbs
Birthdate / Age
June 27, 2004 (22)
June 27, 2004 (22)
Birthplace
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
NHL Draft
2023 · Round 4, #101 overall · Montreal Canadiens
2023 · Round 4, #101 overall · Montreal Canadiens
Acquired
Drafted by Montreal
Drafted by Montreal
Nationality
Canada
Canada
Contract
Waivers Required: Yes from 2027-28, or after 160 NHL games played if that comes first
| Season | NHL Salary | AAV | AHL Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | $860,000 | $920,000 | $82,500 |
| 2027-28 | RFA |
2026-27 Schedule & Game Log
| Date | Opponent | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 29 | @ Toronto | DNP | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sat, Oct 3 | @ Pittsburgh | DNP | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tue, Oct 6 | vs Carolina | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 0 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | vs Nashville | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | vs Detroit | DNP | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tue, Oct 13 | vs Buffalo | DNP | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wed, Oct 14 | @ Washington | DNP | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sat, Oct 17 | vs Buffalo | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tue, Oct 20 | vs San Jose | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Fri, Oct 23 | @ Chicago | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| SEASON TOTAL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 0 |
Game log and season total update automatically from the NHL after every game.
Season History
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Montréal Canadiens | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 0 |
| 2025-26 | Montréal Canadiens | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 7 |
| NHL Total | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -5 | 7 |
Made his NHL debut Nov. 22, 2025 vs. Toronto alongside older brother Arber; led the AHL in penalty minutes in both 2024-25 and 2025-26. Battling for a roster spot in training camp — brother of Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj.