Arber Xhekaj Limited to Nine Minutes in Canadiens Loss to Kings

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj continues to see restricted ice time, logging just over nine minutes in Saturday's loss to the Los Angeles Kings. Despite his physical presence—ranking second among NHL defensemen with 14.42 hits per 60 minutes—critics argue his development is hindered by coaching constraints. While Xhekaj has adjusted his game to avoid being out of position, he remains underutilized, leaving his potential impact on the team's physicality largely untapped.