Canadiens’ Arber Xhekaj jumping ahead in race to earn a job on blue line

… -year-old Hamilton, Ont., native was noticeable on all 19 … all three zones and caught Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis’ … him around,’” said former Canadiens defenceman Ben Chiarot when we … he’s pretty impressive,” said Canadiens defenceman Chris Wideman. “He’ …… -year-old Hamilton, Ont., native was noticeable on all 19 … all three zones and caught Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis’ … him around,’” said former Canadiens defenceman Ben Chiarot when we … he’s pretty impressive,” said Canadiens defenceman Chris Wideman. “He’ …