Canadiens Still Hunting Answers on Defense - Xhekaj at Center Stage

Montreal’s blue line has the look of a project that is still missing a few essential parts. Arber Xhekaj sits right in the middle of the conversation, because every Canadiens defense question eventually seems to run through him. The problem is not just talent - it is whether the group can survive the pressure points that expose young defensemen in this market. The Canadiens know the offseason can hide a lot, but it also tends to reveal who really has a plan back there.