Insider Craig Button praises this Canadiens prospect

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June 25, 2022 (6:33 PM)

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TSN's Insider and Director of Prospects Craig Button had nothing but good things to say about a Montreal Canadiens prospect who is playing in the Memorial Cup.

Arber Xhekaj plays for the Hamilton Bulldogs in the OHL and his team will be playing in the Cup semi-finals.

Here are Button's comments on Xhekaj:

« I am blown away. I think the Montreal Canadiens have a real NHL prospect and someone who will play for the Montreal Canadiens in the future. » - Craig Button

To listen to all of Button's comments, it's right here:

To think that this young man was never drafted and was signed by the Habs following training camp last fall.

Congratulations to Marc Bergevin for this great move!

Credit: Fanadiens.com

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