Canadiens Lock in Kaiden Guhle with New Contract

Big news for Montreal Canadiens fans! The team has announced a shiny new contract extension for defenseman Kaiden Guhle. He’s set to stay with the team for six more years, and the deal is worth a total of $33.3 million, which breaks down to an average salary of about $5.55 million a year.

Guhle, who is just 22 years old, had a solid season last year, playing 70 games and putting up six goals and 16 assists. He really stepped up his game on the ice, ranking second on the team for blocked shots, and logging an impressive average ice time of 20 minutes and 51 seconds every game.

It’s worth noting that Guhle was selected by the Canadiens in the first round of the 2020 NHL Draft, and he made his NHL debut during the 2022-23 season. He has a total of 40 points under his belt since joining the league, showing that he’s on the rise as a key player for the team.

In addition to his ongoing success in the NHL, Guhle also had the opportunity to represent Canada at the recent IIHF World Championship, where he contributed with five points in nine games. This shows that his talents are being recognized on an international level as well.

So, it looks like Guhle will be a vital part of the Canadiens’ defense for the years to come, much to the excitement of the team and its fans!