What Happened
The Montreal Canadiens announced that defenceman Kaiden Guhle will make his season debut Saturday against the Detroit Red Wings. Guhle had been out since undergoing minor surgery on his adductor muscle over the summer. To open a roster spot for his activation, Montreal traded defenceman Jayden Struble to the Nashville Predators on Friday for a 2027 second-round pick.
Key Details
- Guhle, 24, is returning from minor offseason adductor surgery.
- He has missed over 115 games across four NHL seasons with upper- and lower-body injuries.
- Last season he missed 39 games with a partially torn adductor muscle.
- Montreal sent Jayden Struble to Nashville for a 2027 second-round pick.
- Saturday's game is at 7 p.m. ET.
What It Means
Guhle's return adds a regular to Montreal's blue line after a run of injuries that has limited him throughout his four-year career. The Struble trade to Nashville created the roster space needed to activate him, leaving the Canadiens with a 2027 second-round pick as an asset.
What's Next
Guhle is expected to slot back into Montreal's defence corps for Saturday's game against Detroit. The Canadiens hold a 2027 second-round pick from Nashville following the Struble trade.