Xhekaj Details The Chirp That Put Him On The Spot

Arber Xhekaj says he heard the kind of on-ice remark that usually stays buried in the noise until somebody decides to tell the story later. Montreal’s defender has a habit of drawing attention, and when opponents target a player like that, the exchanges can get personal in a hurry. The Canadiens are no strangers to this kind of edge, and Xhekaj’s account adds another layer to how he is viewed around the league.