Getty Canadiens fan-favorite defenseman named as trade chip. The Montreal Canadiens have a surplus of defenseman and could look to trade one. The Canadiens have star defenseman prospect David Reinbacher closing in on making his NHL debut, which could force someone else to be traded. Although Reinbacher may not make the NHL next season, NHL insider Eric Engels believes the Canadiens could look to trade Arber Xhekaj, who’s a fan-favorite. “Between those three guys, right you have, (Mike) Matheson,