The Montreal Canadiens have signed two players to new contracts, according to multiple reports. The Canadiens confirmed a one-year deal with defenseman Arber Xhekaj, while a separate report indicated a four-year contract with forward Alex Newhook. These developments were reported by the Canadiens’ official Twitter account and hockey journalist Chris Johnston and Frank Seravalli.

Arber Xhekaj, 25, is a third-pair defenseman who played 65 games for the Canadiens in the 2025-26 season, recording 1 goal, 3 assists, and 4 points with a -8 rating. Over his career, he has appeared in 230 games, tallying 10 goals, 23 assists, and 33 points. His contract is worth $1.5 million, as reported by Chris Johnston and Frank Seravalli.

The Canadiens also agreed to terms on a four-year contract with forward Alex Newhook, who played 42 games in the 2025-26 season, scoring 13 goals and 12 assists for 25 points, with a +9 rating and 3 power-play points. Frank Seravalli reported that Newhook’s contract is worth $5.55 million annually. The Canadiens’ official account confirmed the four-year deal but did not specify the financial terms.

The Canadiens have secured both players ahead of training camp, ensuring they are under contract for the upcoming season. Xhekaj’s deal is a one-year agreement, while Newhook’s contract spans four seasons, providing stability for the team’s forward and defensive corps.