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\t\t\t\tA major development involving Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Despite his contract situation still being unresolved, Xhekaj is officially back in Brossard this morning to skate with his teammates.<\/p>\n

Seeing Xhekaj at practice despite not having a new contract sends a reassuring signal with official training camp only a few weeks away.<\/p>\n

It’s worth remembering that his camp recently made it clear that the defenseman feels good in Montreal despite interest from other teams this summer.<\/p>\n

Xhekaj and Bolduc remain unsigned as Canadiens ramp up preparations in Brossard<\/p>\n

It also confirms the growing excitement ahead of the new season, while the intensity continues to pick up in Brossard.<\/p>\n

Xhekaj isn’t the only unresolved contract situation with the Canadiens, as Zachary Bolduc<\/a> also remains without a new deal.<\/p>\n

We’ll continue to keep a close eye on both situations.<\/p>\n

The group on the ice today also included Noah Dobson, whose trade last year transformed the Canadiens’ blue line, and Cole Caufield, who returned early as he usually does.<\/p>\n

We’re very eager to see Dobson back here for a second season.<\/p>\n

Official training camp is fast approaching, and these informal skates in Brossard are allowing the players to stay sharp and maintain a good pace.<\/p>\n

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