Montreal Canadiens' defenseman Kaiden Guhle undergoes emergency surgery ahead of training camp

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Julien Trekker
September 19, 2024 (5:12 PM)

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The Montreal Canadiens' defenseman Kaiden Guhle underwent emergency surgery ahead of training camp.

It was announced by the Habs organization that Guhle, 22, had his appendix removed yesterday.

Because this is a minor procedure, he'll likely be available on opening night, October 9th, in Montreal, against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Officially, his condition and status will be evaluated in a week.

Here's what the Canadiens shared on X:

Guhle is among the young, talented defensemen currently developing in Montreal alongside Arber Xhekaj, Justin Barron, David Reinbacher, Lane Hutson, and Logan Mailloux.

He has, however, a massive lead on his teammates, as he has already completed two seasons in Montreal. Also, this summer, he signed a six-season contract with a $5,550,000 average annual value.

Guhle was drafted 16th overall by the Canadiens in 2020 and has scored 40 points in the NHL since then. Over the course of his career, Guhle has faced multiple injuries, which have forced him to be limited to 114 games in two years. However, he has greatly impressed the Habs coaching staff with his defensive skills, maturity, and leadership.

Fans were eager to see him back on the ice in the pre-season games, but it looks like he'll miss most of them. It wouldn't be surprising to see the Canadiens decide to wait until the start of the season before adding him to the lineup to avoid another injury before the home opener.