Montreal Digs In on Xhekaj as Multiple Teams Circle

Kaiden Xhekaj has become one of the most coveted trade targets on the market, with multiple teams calling the Canadiens about the young defenseman's availability. But Montreal isn't interested in moving him, and GM Kent Hughes is making it clear that Xhekaj is part of the long-term foundation in Quebec. The fact that so many teams are willing to make calls tells you everything about how the league views Xhekaj's potential and the Canadiens' unwillingness to part with him.