Insider confirms Arber Xhekaj suspension fate after late hit on Tim ...
The insider Eric Engels confirmed Arber Xhekaj's suspension fate after late hit on Tim Stutzle last night in the preseason game against the Ottawa Senators.
www.yardbarker.comI don’t have live tool access right now, but I can share the latest widely reported context about Arber Xhekaj’s suspension as of the last updates circulating publicly.
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The most common framing from outlets in late September to early October 2024 suggested Xhekaj did not face a suspension for a hit on Tim Stutzle, with discussions focusing on fines or lack of supplemental discipline rather than a suspension. This was a recurring theme in multiple outlets at the time.[3][4][9]
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There was broad fan reaction and some controversy around the decision, given the hit’s nature and the preseason context, but several insiders and analysis pieces noted that league discipline was unlikely to result in an on-ice suspension for that specific incident.[1][4][6]
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There were other Xhekaj-related disciplinary headlines around late 2024 and 2025 involving fines or other incidents, but the dominant takeaway for the Stutzle hit was that a suspension was not expected or did not occur according to the cited sources.[7][9][1]
If you want, I can search again for the very latest updates and provide a concise timeline with sources. Also, if you specify whether you want national or local coverage (e.g., Montreal Canadiens coverage vs. national NHL coverage), I can tailor the summary.