The Canadiens liked the way Arber Xhekaj performed in his first NHL season so much that he decided to draft his younger brother, Florian.
With its 4th round pick (101st overall), the Habs selected the forward from the Hamilton Bulldogs of the Ontario Junior League. Ranked 131st in the NHL Central Scouting in North America, Xhekaj has 25 points in 68 games.
He is 19 years old, 6 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs 185 pounds.