A serious offer linked to the west is on the table for Arber Xhekaj
The Calgary Flames, who own the ninth overall pick in the draft, and Arber Xhekaj are involved in a significant event in the NHL trade market.
Teams keep calling Kent Hughes in an attempt to sign the Sheriff, but the Canadiens keep turning down the offers.
But now there's a twist that could turn everything upside down.
David Pagnotta's scoop: Arber Xhekaj is a trade target for the Calgary Flames (9th overall pick).
Though we assume Kent Hughes is considering offers given how frequently clubs contact, Xhekaj's acquisition is likely to come at a very high cost.
Although it's difficult to say what the Calgary Flames can provide Kent Hughes, it must be a significant matter for it to be made public in this manner.
Be aware that the Flames will select ninth overall in the 2024 NHL Draft.
We assume that this choice is where the conversations (for Xhekaj) begin.
Given that Alexander Romanov was famously traded for the 13th overall pick, Xhekaj would be a strong candidate to go in the top ten.
To sum up, interesting development, but definitely something to be further explored.
Xhekaj has tallied 10 points in 44 games with the CH this season, with 3 goals and 7 assists. During his time with the Rocket earlier in the season, he had accrued 11 points in 17 games.
His season was cut short by a significant injury that required surgery for the second time in a row.
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MAI 21 | 261 ANSWERS A serious offer linked to the west is on the table for Arber Xhekaj Would you trade Habs' Arber Xhekaj for the 9th overall pick in 2024, a pick that could potentially be Tij Iginla? | ||
| Yes | 119 | 45.6 % |
| No | 142 | 54.4 % |
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